Hanceville, Cullman County

Hanceville police arrests, dispatcher’s death, corruption allegations threaten department: What we know today
A grand jury recommended abolishing the department after six arrests they said came from a "rampant culture of corruption."
Cullman County grand jury calls for the Hanceville Police Department to be abolished
The indictment from the grand jury alleges that five officers including the police chief of the Hanceville Police Department tampered with physical evidence, sold and distributed illegal drugs
‘We will do what is necessary’: Cullman Co. Sheriff assures department will respond to calls after Hanceville PD officers, chief arrested
The decision to abolish the police department now rests in the hands of Hanceville Mayor Jim Sawyer and the city council. In a statement issued Wednesday, the mayor condemned the actions of the officers involved and said that the city will pursue and implement the necessary corrective actions openly and aggressively.
Hanceville police should be abolished after dispatcher death, officer arrests, grand jury finds: ‘Rampant culture of corruption’
The police chief and four officers were arrested amid an intense investigation and scathing findings by the grand jury.
Grand jury calls for abolition of Hanceville Police Department after arrest of officers, death of dispatcher
A grand jury in Cullman County is calling for the immediate abolishment of the Hanceville Police Department following the arrests of multiple officers.
5 Hanceville police officers arrested following dispatcher's overdose death
Five Hanceville Police officers and one of their spouses face charges following an investigation into the overdose death of a dispatcher found in his office at the Hanceville Police Department
5 police officers arrested in connection to dispatcher’s death
Five officers with an Alabama police department, including the police chief, have been charged in connection with the death of a dispatcher.
Alabama police force put on leave after grand jury says it operated like a "criminal enterprise"
The Hanceville police chief and four of his officers are accused of mishandling or removing materials from the department's ...
Small Alabama city's police force put on leave after grand jury finds 'rampant' corruption
A small Alabama city has placed its entire police force on administrative leave a day after a grand jury recommended the ...
Grand jury says abolish Alabama police department immediately: 'Culture of corruption'
Cullman County District Attorney Champ Crocker said five Hanceville police officers were indicted on corruption and drug ...
Grand jury recommends Alabama police department be 'immediately abolished'
An Alabama grand jury has recommended that the Hanceville Police Department be "immediately abolished," prosecutors said ...
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Cullman County District Attorney discusses impact of Hanceville police probe
At a meeting of governors at the White House on Feb. 21, Maine governor Janet Mills defied president Donald Trump's threat to ...
Hanceville says Cullman County Sheriff’s Office will temporarily take over police jurisdiction
The City of Hanceville has announced that the Cullman County Sheriff's Office is taking over its police jurisdiction ...
All Hanceville Police Department employees placed on administrative leave
The city of Hanceville announced that the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office will take over law enforcement within the city ...
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LIVE: Cullman County Sheriff, DA hold press conference on arrest of several law enforcement officers
LIVE: Watch the full press conference in the video player aboveOfficials in Cullman County are holding a press conference Wednesday to announce the arrest of several local law enforcement officers.
Indictments shed new light on charges against Hanceville Police chief, officers and spouse
Indictments filed with the Cullman County Circuit Court are shedding new light on charges against the Hanceville Police Chief ...