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Council OKs summonses instead of arrests in most cases Basketball goals removed at West Park. By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Atmore City Council adopted during a special session held Saturday morning, March 28, a resolution authorizing city police to issue a summons instead of making a physical arrest for most minor crimes until the COVID-19 pandemic runs its course. Suspects will still be jailed for any crime involving violence…
by Don Fletcher access_time6 years ago
Body discovered
APD working homicide investigation Remains were found in this trailer with no lights, water, sewer service. By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Atmore police are conducting a homicide investigation after officers responding to a burglary call discovered a “badly decomposing body” in a Jones Street mobile home. “Basically, what we have is a death investigation, but we are working it as a homicide,” Police Chief Chuck Brooks said this week.…
by Don Fletcher access_time6 years ago
Public salutes healthcare workers
The scream of police, fire and other sirens, as well as the blaring of about three dozen vehicle horns, could be heard across southeast Atmore Sunday evening (March 29) as locals came together to salute the healthcare workers at Atmore Community Hospital. The public response was impressive, as the show of appreciation was not organized until 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Vehicles, their lights on and emergency flashers blinking, filled the hospital’s…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
Public asked to show support for ACH staff tonight
Citizens of Atmore and the surrounding area are urged to join the Atmore Police Department, Atmore Fire Department and fellow citizens in a show of support for Atmore Community Hospital staff and other healthcare workers.   The convergence is scheduled to take place at 7 p.m., at ACH.   Those who wish to take part are reminded to STAY IN YOUR VEHICLE and to have flashers/hazard lights turned on.  …
by Don Fletcher access_time6 years ago
Summonses instead of arrests for minor crimes
Atmore City Council, sitting one member short, adopted Saturday morning (March 28) a resolution authorizing city police to issue a summons instead of making a physical arrest for most minor crimes. Suspects will still be jailed for any crime involving violence or the threat of violence, as well as any crime involving alcohol or controlled substances, if in the opinion of the investigating officer the the suspect poses a risk…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago