A LABAMA L EDGER
MARCH 2023
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Good Neighbor Calls 911 During Attempted Burglary
Theft Arrest
A rainbow City man has been arrested on Theft related Charges. According to Etowah County Sheriff Jonathon Horton, August Edward Scolaro, (age 52) has been arrested and charged with Burglary 3rd and Theft of Property 3rd, both of which are felonies. Authorities said that a male subject was caught on a security camera at a new build construction site breaking into the residence and stealing tools. Information from that video allowed investigators to use the Flock Camera system that the Sheriff's Office has in places throughout the county. A vehicle matching the description from security video was captured on a flock camera entering Whorton Bend community 10 minutes before the burglary occurred. The vehicle was identified as belonging to The Rainsville Police Department recently opened an investigation of Sexual Abuse of a minor after receiving a complaint. As the investigation progressed, authorities reported finding several disturbing facts. Over the next several weeks evidence was collected by search warrants and forensic interviews. In February of 2023, a Grand Jury Indicted the suspect, Joshua Hairell, age 46, of Rainsville, for the charges Sexual Sodomy 2nd, Sexual Abuse 2nd, and Sex Abuse of a Child less than 12 years old. Hairell was booked into the DeKalb County Detention Center on a $262,500 bond. “At Rainsville Police Department, we lose sleep over stuff like this,” said Police Chief Michael Edmondson. According the DeKalb County Sheriff's Department, a Grand Jury indictment was to recently issued for Issac Hunter Dismuke, age 28, Crossvillle, for three counts of a School Employee Engaging in a Sex Act with a Student Under the Age of 19 Years and two counts of Rape 2nd. Dismuke was booked into the DeKalb County Detention Center on February 27, 2023, on a $300,000 bond. “It is sad that these types of arrests have to be made on
the lock was damaged on the shed and the backdoor at the residence was damaged, however, nothing appeared to be missing at the time. Deputy Hallmark and Deputy Rowan arrived on scene and took the Sheriff's office K-9 unit through the woods. K-9 "tedi" and handler deputy Hallmark tracked the suspect, to a residence on Silo Rd. Suspect was found inside the residence at that location, a flashlight and vise grip pliers were found in his front right pocket by deputies. The pliers had metal shavings on them and matched the damage to the victim's lock hasp
A Gadsden man has been arrested on Burglary related charges. According to Etowah County Sheriff Jonathon Horton, Benjamin Lee Hunter, age 41, has been arrested charged with Possession of Burglary Tools, criminal Mischief 3rd, and Criminal Trespass 3rd, states Investigator Shannon Thomas. On March 7 a next door neighbor of 1618 Vaughn Rd noticed a white truck pull into the driveway and no one should have been there. The neighbor noticed a white male get out and walk through the woods. The neighbor shouted at
on the shed. The was identified as Benjamin Hunter and he was wanted on Felony warrants. The suspect was taken to investigations for questioning and held for charges. "This is another great example of neighbors suspect looking out for each other, and when seeing something, saying something" Hunter was later interviewed at the Sheriff's Office and authorities said the he admitted to being on the property He is being held on $68,000 in bonds from the warrants and new charges.
August Scolaro August Edward Scolaro. Investigators obtained and executed a search warrant at a storage building and a residence in Attalla that Scolaro was working. August Edward Scolaro was taken into custody and taken to the Etowah County Detention Center. All items that had been taken have been recovered and returned to the owner. Scolaro was booked into the Etowah County Detention Center on $4,000 in Bonds.
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him that he was on private property. The male then ran back into the woods. The neighbor then called 911 and went to check the residence. As deputies arrived on scene, the neighbor noticed
Gadsden State To Create Police Department
Gadsden State Community College is creating a new police department to serve all five of its campuses. “This is the right thing to do for our students, our employees and our community,” said Gadsden State President Dr. Kathy Murphy. “We want to ensure that our students have the best college experience by providing them with a safe and secure place of learning.” The Gadsden State Campus Police and Security Department will cover all its campuses in Calhoun, Cherokee and Etowah counties. Officers will patrol on foot and in vehicles and will investigate all on-campus incidents, including car accidents or criminal activity. Sworn police officers will conduct complex misdemeanor or felony investigations, including interviewing victims, suspects and offenders; preparing photo lineups; collecting evidence; and preparing case files. Their presence will also reduce the risk of potential crimes. “Our officers will have a strong presence to hinder anyone even considering committing a crime at Gadsden State,” Murphy said. “Just having the police on campus should make our students and our employees feel confident that they are going home safely at the end of the day.” Mark Bailey, chief safety and security officer for the Alabama Community College System, said having police officers will increase the level of protection for the college community. "Gadsden State is dedicated to providing a safe and secure environment for its campus community,” he said. “With this in mind, we are hiring the best trained and qualified officers to achieve this goal.” ACCS has opened seven police departments on its campuses in the past two years. Currently, Snead State Community College and Drake State Community College Oneonta Set For Cruise and Croon Oneonta is set for the return of its outdoor celebration of cars, music, shopping and dining. Presented by the All American Cruisers, Cruise and Croon rolls into town for the first time in 2023 on April 1, bringing with it free entertainment for locals and visitors Cruise and Croon welcomes locals and visitors to the downtown area for an evening of classic cars and music. Car owners from the surrounding area will bring their classic cars to show off and merchants will extend their business hours so eventgoers can shop and mingle. A DJ will fill the air with plenty of good tunes as everyone enjoys an evening of free family fun. The event begins on the first Saturday in April and continues through October and dates include April 1, May 6, June 3, July 1, August 5, September 2 and October 7, Cruise and Croon will be set up along 1st Avenue East in downtown Oneonta and hours are from 5-8 p.m. The event is free and open to the public and is held rain or shine. Downtown shops and eateries will be open and there will be food trucks scattered throughout to satisfy any appetite. For more information, visit the All American Cruisers Facebook page for the latest information.
are in the hiring process for a police chief. Chattahoochee Valley Community College is finalizing the set-up of its police department. Currently, Gadsden State has a security department with eight full-time and eight part-time security officers. Mark Light serves as security manager. “Security officers do not have the level of training of police officers, and they do not have arresting power,” Bailey said. “They are certainly important to the safety and security on Gadsden State campuses but having police officers on duty will increase that level of security.” Security officers protect property, perform building inspections, secure premises and deter criminal activity. The current Gadsden State security officers will continue to work for the College as a part of the new Campus Police and Security Department. Police officers will be hired once a chief of police is selected. A number of police officers to be hired is undetermined at this time. “Our security officers have done an exceptional job in serving our students and securing our campuses, and they will continue this important role,” Murphy said. “As we add personnel to the GSCC Police Department, those individuals will likely be trained police officers rather than security.” The College posted the job for chief of police and the application packages were due on March 16. A hiring announcement had not been made at press time. “The Alabama Community College System has instituted a comprehensive background check process for hiring police officers,” Bailey said. “Our process not only meets but exceeds state requirements. We are committed to hiring the best candidates to provide the best protection for our campuses.” Woman Arrested For Child Abuse By Brandon K. Pierce Alabama Ledger A Crossville woman has been arrested for Child Abuse. According to DeKalb County Sheriff Nick
Man Arrested For Sex Abuse of a Child
Joshua Hairell “We are seeing more and more of these types of crimes," he added, while also noting that his department does not "take crimes like this lightly, or the criminals who do them.” “We will aggressively pursue anyone who breaks the law and takes advantage of our children," added Chief Edmondson. “Crimes like this are hard on investigators, I’d like to praise the investigators at the police department, thank you for your hard work and dedication.”
Teacher Arrested For Sex and Rape
Welden, Jessica Lindsey Nation, age 36 of Crossville, was arrested on March 16, 2023 on Six Grand Jury Indictments for Abuse of Child Torture/Willful (x3) and Aggravated Child Abuse (x3). Welden reported that the arrest came from an investigation by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office along with the Alabama Department of Human Resources on
Jessica Nation
allegations of abuse and neglect, that was reported in 2021. “We appreciate everyone that helped with this arrest,” said Welden. “Protecting our children will forever be our main focus. Our youth is our future, we have to stand strong in protecting them.”
Isaac Dismuke those who are entrusted to teach and protect students’ well-being and safety. But these offenses will not be tolerated in our county," said DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden.
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