Author: Don Fletcher

Williams By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer A 43-year-old Atmore man is behind bars after an investigation that began in February led to the determination that he had been committing financial exploiting of an elderly person through her bank account.The investigation began February 10, according to Atmore Police Department reports, when one of the victim’s family members reported that someone was apparently taking financial advantage of his relative.The family member identified…

Finklea By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer An Atmore man, driving around town despite being the subject of outstanding arrest warrants, now finds himself charged with felony marijuana possession.Atmore Police Department Sgt. Darrell McMann reported that APD investigators notified patrol officers around 10 a.m. on May 24 that 42-year-old Kendreall Martae Finklea, who had two active arrest warrants for domestic violence, was seen driving in the area of Main and Howard…

1 of 2 siblings sought in Feb. assault, robbery now behind bars Thomas Lord By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer An Atmore man, one of two brothers sought by authorities in the February burglary of a local residence and the armed robbery of the man who lives there, is now behind bars.According to Atmore Police Department reports, investigation into the burglary-armed robbery occurred around 7:30 p.m., February 19, when the victim…

Council OKs $10-a-month raise in collection fees By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Atmore City Council, sitting two members short, unanimously approved during the Monday, May 23, meeting a 50-percent increase in monthly garbage and trash collection fees.Council members Jerome Webster (District 2), Shawn Lassiter (D4) and Chris Harrison (D5) each voted in favor of the measure. District 1’s Webb Nall missed the session in order to attend the funeral of…

McGhee By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer A Baldwin County woman who allegedly stole money from the person with whom she had been living in Atmore, surrendered to county jail officials May 17 after learning that a warrant had been issued for her arrest.Atmore Police Department Sgt. Darrell McMann reported that 49-year-old Sharell Shivers McGhee of Bay Minette had called May 5 and requested that police be on hand while she…