The Sports Ledger www.TheSportsLedger.com NEWS & EVENTS FIRE SAFETY COURSE - Gadsden State is teaming up with ACCS to offer a free fire extinguisher and fire safety courses to teachers, facility workers, law enforcement officers, etc. There will be three, two-hour sessions offered on May 31 at 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Training begins in room 213 in Helderman Hall on the Wallace Drive Campus. It will conclude with hands-on training in the front parking lot of Helderman Hall. Read more about the course online at www.alabamaledger.com EXPORTS TOTAL $27.4 BILLION - Alabama’s exports have been surging in recent years, increasing 43% in value since 2020. Last year, Alabama exports totaled $27.4 billion, eclipsing the previous annual record set in 2022. Leading Alabama exports include motor vehicles, chemicals, minerals, metals, aerospace parts and forest products. A spike in overseas shipments of Alabama-made motor vehicles in 2023 even earned Alabama its first No. 1 ranking among auto-exporting states. Many of Alabama’s exporters are small businesses, with a total of 4,000 state companies involved in international trade. BOAZ POLICE CHIEF TO RETIRE - The Boaz Police Chief has announced his retirement. Michael Abercrombie is set to end his career in law enforcement this summer (July 2024). The Boaz Police Department has been his home since April 2000. He started as a Corrections Officer and worked his way up through the ranks of Sergeant, Detective, Chief Detective, Assistant Chief, and in 2021 he was named Chief of Police. TROOPER OFFICE MOVING - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) has announced that it will relocate its local Highway Patrol Post in Attalla to inside the city limits of Gadsden. ALEA State Troopers office will be co-located at the Fire Training and Prevention Center on the campus of Gadsden Airport. Read more online at www.alabamaledger.com. MAN DIES FOLLOWING CAR CRASH - A two-vehicle crash that occurred on Friday, April 26, has claimed the life of a Fyffe man. James R. Posey, 68, was critically injured when the 2003 Ford F-150 that he was driving struck a 1996 Ford F-350 driven by Rickie D. Nance, 70, of Fyffe. Nance was also injured; both were transported to Dekalb Regional Hospital for treatment. Posey was not using a seat belt at the time of crash. On Tuesday, April 30, Posey succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased while at Erlanger Baroness Hospital, in Chattanooga, TN The crash occurred on Alabama 75 near Dekalb County 72, approximately two miles south of Fyffe. Nothing further is available as Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division continue to investigate. OFFICER INVOLVED IN SHOOTING - On Thursday, May 2, 2024 at approximately 5:27 p.m., Special Agents with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) launched an investigation into an officer-involved shooting involving an officer with the Skyline Police Department. The incident occurred when the officer responded to a call for service on County Road 143 in Jackson County. Once on scene, the suspect, identified as Charles David Boyles Jr., 41, of Skyline, fired at the officer. Boyles was struck by gunfire and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The officer received minor injuries, from gunfire and was transported to Highlands Medical Center in Scottsboro where he was treated and released. Nothing further is available as the investigation remains ongoing. Once complete, the findings will be turned over to the Jackson County District Attorney. $800 MILLION DATA CENTER - Meta, or better known as Facebook, plans to Build an $800 Million, Next-Generation Data Center in Montgomery. Meta’s new 715,000-square-foot, AI-optimized data center will be built off Interstate 65 in Montgomery, across from the Hyundai automotive assembly plant. It will join the company’s other Alabama data center campus, located in Huntsville and representing an investment commitment of $1.5 billion. The Montgomery site that will house the Meta data center is already being cleared for construction to begin. More than 1,000 construction workers are expected to be onsite at the peak of construction, according to Meta. The facility is expected to go online at the end of 2026. PINNING CEREMONY - Two years of hard work and sacrifice were celebrated by the 2024 Class of Registered Nursing students as they participated in the annual Pinning Ceremony on Tuesday, April 30. Snead State President Dr. Joe Whitmore and Snead State Director of Health Sciences Dr. Lisa Brock addressed the students during the ceremony while Class President Ryan Bradford of Albertville offered remarks to his fellow RN graduates. During the Pinning Ceremony, two student nurses were recognized for their individual achievements. Melodi Cone of Gallant received the Award for Clinical Excellence. Akira Hutchins of Stevenson received the Award for Academic Excellence. The RN Class of 2024 includes 46 students, but two were unable to attend the Pinning Ceremony. The students include: Albertville: Ayala Griselda, Ryan Bradford, Amy Smith, Cari Talton; Altoona: Macie Smallwood; Anniston: Donna Brockel; Arab: Jacquelyn Black, Gunter Isom; Attalla: Dylan Bailey, Elizabeth Buchanan, Seth Lowry, Amanda Nichols, Kerigan Rice; Birmingham: Samantha Goldfon; Blountsville: Tori Clowdus; Boaz: Emily Jones, Maddie Waldrep; Centre: Amber Hinton; Crossville: Cheyanne Cuzzort, Toran Macey McDaniel, Dixie McDill; Cullman: Lucy Benefield, Emillie Gleaton; Fyffe: Danielle Galloway; Gadsden: Tanner Adams, Charles Cooksey, Reagan Galbreath, Falon R. Graves; Gallant: Melodi Cone; Guntersville: Lauralee Conaway, Madolyn Copeland, Amber Gregory, Heather Henson, Lindsey Vandergriff; Hokes Bluff: Tabitha Dodd, Riki Paul, Rebecca Payton; Horton: Crystal Hulse, Jennifer Martinez; Ider: Savannah Frost; Piedmont: Alexis Adkison, Nevaeh Sims; Southside: Brianna Goffe; Stevenson: Akira Hutchins, Sarah Morgan; Weaver: Blake Owens.
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Fort Payne Police Report The following crime report was provided by the Fort Payne Police Department. All persons are presumed innocent until his or her guilt is established beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. April 5, 2024 Incidents • Eric Lee Walker, age 40 of Mentone, was arrested on Three Warrants for Failure to Appear Three Accidents with 1 Injury
• An accident occurred at Godfrey Ave NE and Lala Ellen Drive NE, Charles Burgess, age 74 of Fort Payne, riding a 2002 Harley Davidson left the roadway and struck a ditch, Mr. Burgess was transported by Dekalb Ambulance Service to Dekalb Regional. April 18, 2024 No Incidents, No Accidents, and Two Arrests • Angela Gail Rich, age 46 of Fyffe, was arrested on a Warrant for DUI of a Controlled Substance • Carla Castillo, age 34 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear April 19, 2024 Incidents • Burglary – Occurred at 1614 Glenn Blvd SW, prescription medication and nonprescription medication was taken, valued at $244.40 • Criminal Mischief – Occurred at 509 Gault Avenue North, two doors and drywall were damaged, valued at $1000.00 No Arrests, Two Accidents with No Injuries April 20, 2024 Incidents • Damaged Property – Occurred at 1047 Glenn Blvd SW, a running board on a 2003 Chevrolet Suburban was damaged, valued at $500.00 • Damaged Property – Occurred at 907 Williams Ave NE, a window and paint on a truck door were damaged, valued at $500.00 • Theft of Property – Occurred at Wal-Mart, several miscellaneous items were taken, valued at $74.84 • Theft of Property – Occurred at 313 2nd Street NW, license plate AOB880 was taken, valued at $15.00 • Theft of Property – Occurred at 2012 Airport Road W, a forklift key was taken, valued at $25.00 No Accidents and One Arrest • Miguel Mateo Pedro, age 44 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Domestic Violence April 21, 2024 No Incidents, One Accident with No Injuries, One Arrest • Erica Bonds Bolding, age 44 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Public Intoxication April 22, 2024 Incidents • Change Bills Circulating – Occurred at 2001 Glenn Blvd SW, a $100 bill was counterfeit No Arrests and No Accidents April 23, 2024 Incidents • Theft of Property – Occurred at 16 Stewart Court Circle SE Apt 26, a Huffy Rocket bicycle was taken, valued at $130.00 • Theft of Property – Occurred at 1707 Glenn Blvd SW, a 2001 Suzuki Boulevard 800 was taken, valued at $2500.00 Three Arrests • Logan Michael Hall, age 23 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Resisting Arrest and Criminal Trespass • Sandra Lee Jackson, age 27 of Flat Rock, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear • James Daniel Oakley, age 42 of Albertville, was arrested for Public Intoxication One Accident with No Injuries April 24, 2024 Incidents • Damaged Property – Occurred at 3200 Desoto Pkwy NE, a 2023 Ford F150 was damaged in the front end from striking a deer, valued at $2500.00 • Damaged Property – Occurred at 651 Wallace Ave NE, a door glass on a 2019 Toyota Rav4 was damaged, valued at $200.00 Five Arrests • Nequita Denise Atherley, age 37 of Sylvania, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear • Mark Steven Goodwin II, age 30 of Fort Payne, was arrested on Two Counts of Rape and Two Counts of Sodomy • Lois Ann Mills, age 43 of Mentone, was arrested on Two Warrants for Failure to Appear • Damon Scott Wickham, age 61 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency • Jacquelyn Danielle Adams, age 26 of Rainsville, was arrested for DUI One Accident with No Injuries April 25, 2024 Incidents • Theft of Property – Occurred at 1310 Airport Road W, one silver and one gold ring were taken, value $700.00 Four Arrests • Jasmine Nicole Rogers, age 29 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for an Outside Agency • Tiffany Marie Long, age 33 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Driving Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Illegal Possession of Prescription Drugs • Vidal Eliseo Ruiz Ajpop, age 27 of Fort Payne, was arrested on Five Charges of Possession of Child Pornography • Zanosha Michelle Brown, age 30 of Montgomery, was arrested for Driving Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance and Criminal Trespass 2 Accidents with 0 Injuries April 26, 2024 Incidents • Damaged Vehicle – Occurred at 40 Catiebeth Lane, a door panel was damaged on a 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe, valued at $750.00 Two Arrests • Mark Steven Goodwin II, age 30 of Fort Payne, was arrested on Two Charges of Rape 1st Degree and Two Charges of Sodomy 1st Degree, and Two Charges of Sexual Abuse of a Child Less than 12 Years Old • Zachery Anthony Allen Brown, age 25 of Pisgah, was arrested for Driving Under the Influence of a Combined Substance No Accidents
• Leaving the Scene of an Accident – Occurred at 221 Glenn Blvd SW, a bumper on a 2019 Toyota Corolla was damaged, valued at $500.00 • Theft of Property- Occurred at 4456 Flint Drive NE, $423.00 was taken without authorization One Arrest • Jimenez Domingo Miguel, age 19 of Fort Payne, was arrested for DUI and Underage Consumption of Alcohol Three Accidents with No Injuries April 6, 2024 Incidents • Theft of Services – Occurred at 120 Airport Road W, two dinners were not paid for, valued at $20.88 No Arrests and No Accidents April 7, 2024 Incidents • Damaged Property – Occurred at 707 4th Street NE, a door on a 2015 Toyota Camry was damaged, valued at $500.00 No Arrests, Two Accidents with No Injuries April 8, 2024 Incidents • Theft of Property – Occurred at 403 13th Street NW, a shower chair, a rake and shovel were taken, valued at $390.00 • Lost Property – Occurred at 2302 Pack Road NW, charges of $3400.00 were made on a credit card without authorization • Change Bills Circulating – Occurred at 500 Gault Ave S, a $100.00 bill was counterfeit Two Arrests • Dustin Phillip Hulgan, age 39 of Fort Payne, was arrested on Two Warrants for Failure to Appear • Austin Zane Smartt, age 26 of Fort Payne, was arrested on Four Warrants for Failure to Appear Two Accidents with No Injuries April 9, 2024 No Incidents, No Arrests, Six Accidents with No Injuries April 10, 2024 Incidents • Theft of Property – Occurred at 4910 Martin Ave NE, Beat head phones were taken, valued at $200.00 One Arrest • Jose Pepe Martin, age 18 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Minor in Possession of Alcohol Two Accidents with No Injuries April 11, 2024 Incidents • Leaving the Scene of an Accident – Occurred at I-59 NB mm 219, a front and back door were damaged on a 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe, valued at $4000.00 No Arrests, Five Accidents with No Injuries April 12, 2024 Incidents • Burglary & Theft of Property- Occurred at 110 Gault Ave N, flooring, drywall and fixtures were damaged, Vizio tv, key ring and JBL speaker were taken, valued at $460.00 • Damaged Property – Occurred at 100 8th Street SE, a quarter panel on a 2017 Ford F350 was damaged, valued at $1000.00 Two Arrests • Keon Isaiah Jajuan Walker, age 25 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear • Ernie Lee Schultz, age 58 of Las Vegas, NV, was arrested for DUI Three Accidents with No Injuries April 13, 2024 No Incidents and Two Arrests • Katelyn Sandoval Gonzalez, age 18 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Domestic Violence • Bryan Matias Santos, age 19 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Domestic Violence Two Accidents with One Injury • An accident occurred at Glenn Blvd SW and Airport Road W, Elaine Magbie Hope, age 60 of Fort Payne, driving a 2018 Ford Focus, struck Caston Taylor Roberts, age 28 of Flat Rock, driving a 2009 Cadillac STS. Bessy Lorene Roberts, age 28 of Flat Rock, passenger in the Cadillac, was transported to Dekalb Regional by Dekalb Ambulance Service. April 14, 2024 No Incidents, No Accidents, Two Arrests • Michael Darnell Carter, age 49 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear • Andrew Scott Thebus, age 35 of Fort Payne, was arrested on Warrant for Failure to Appear April 15, 2024 Incidents • Fraudulent Use of a Credit/Debit Card – Occurred at 6001 Golf Road NW, charges of $829.90 were made without authorization Two Arrests • Alfredo Lorenzo Marcos, age 31 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Domestic Violence • Jacob Clark Goza, age 36 of Sylvania, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency Two Accidents with No Injuries April 16, 2024 Incidents • Criminal Mischief – Occurred at 105 5th Street NE, a door frame was damaged, valued at $200.00 One Arrest • Kim Allen Davis, age 56 of Gadsden, was arrested on Two Warrants for Failure to Appear • One Accident with No Injuries April 17, 2024 No Incidents, Two Arrests • Annett Detrice Dennis, age 42 Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency
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