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 evidence room.
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 department be abolished.
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
Death, evidence issues, a 'criminal enterprise': How an entire police department was put on leave
A grand jury handed down felony indictments against roughly half the Hanceville, Alabama, police force and recommended the department be abolished.
Grand jury recommends Alabama police department be 'abolished'
Five of the city of Hanceville's officers, including its police chief, were arrested for tampering with evidence and other charges.
5 officers charged as Alabama officials call to abolish ‘criminal’ police department
There is a rampant culture of corruption in the Hanceville Police Department, which has recently operated as more of a criminal enterprise than a law enforcement agency,” according to the grand jury of 18 people.
Lawsuit filed by former Hanceville employee mentions issues with evidence room security
The lawsuit alleges that the mayor fired him and ignored warnings that the chain of evidence would be compromised.
‘Culture of corruption’ may destroy Hanceville Police Department: Scandal shocks small college town
The death of a dispatcher and drug-related arrests of police officers thrust an Alabama town into the national spotlight.
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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.
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 officers placed on leave as Cullman sheriff takes over patrols
All remaining employees of the Hanceville Police Department have been placed on administrative leave, and the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office will temporarily take over the city’s protection.
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Hanceville Police Department employee claims he was unjustly fired by mayor amid five officers' arrest
In the lawsuit, it said during the 10 years Lowell Adam Hadder worked with the city, he was never disciplined, written up or ...
2022 federal lawsuit alleges assault, misconduct, and cover-ups in Hanceville PD
A federal lawsuit alleging corruption within the Hanceville Police Department has surfaced, following the arrests and indictments of five officers.
‘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 ...
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Cullman County Sheriff's Office temporarily taking over law enforcement services in Hanceville
The Cullman County Sheriff's Office will be temporarily taking over all law enforcement responsibilities for the Hanceville ...
Kitchen Cops find moldy soda nozzles, no TP in the ladies room
The city of Hanceville announced Thursday all employees of its police department are being suspended, leaving Cullman County ...