Wednesday, December 23, 2015
Police Briefs Alexander City Police Department December 16
• Rickysha Danelle Russell of Alexander City was arrested for harassment. • Willie Joe Kennedy of Alexander City was arrested for two counts of possession of forged instruments and theft. • Santana Maria Martinez Gillum of Alexander City was arrested for harassment. • Tyrone Heard of Alexander City was arrested for two counts of theft. • Telvin Floyd of Alexander City was arrested for possession of marijuana. • Vernon E. Pearson of Alexander City was arrested for disorderly conduct. • Samie L. Marbury of Alexander City was arrested for disorderly conduct. • Breaking and entering was reported on County Road. • Domestic violence was reported on Celia Circle. • Theft was reported in the 900 Block of Center Street.
December 15
• Davey Alan Horsley of Alexander City was arrested for attempting to elude. • Deborah Lee Seaton of Alexander City was arrested for theft. • Charleston Lametrius Shealey of Alexander City was arrested for theft. • James Austin Tillery of Alexander City was
Pets average of $23.05 per dog) is no surprise to Jamie Phillips, the owner of the dog grooming and boarding business called Bed Bath and Bark On, located on U.S. 280 between the Antique Mall of Memories and Satterfields’, and the proud owner of a yorkie, a giant Schnauzer, a chiweenie (Chihuahua-dachshund cross) and a dorkie (dachshund-yorkie mix). “For those people that truly love their dogs, consider them part of their family and dote on them, that amount certainly doesn’t surprise me,” Phillips said. “I think it would be more for those people.” New Jersey residents pamper their dogs the most at Christmas, spending $30.01 per canine family. New Jersey is the only state where residents spend more than $30. Kentucky spends the least on its canine friends during the holidays, ponying up a mere $8.63 per dog. Oklahoma is the only other state to spend less at $9.44 per dog. Phillips also said dog lovers are fond of gussying up their canines for the holiday season. “It’s been crazy busy,” said
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The Outlook arrested for public intoxication. • Burglary was reported in the 500 block of South Road. • Criminal trespass was reported in the 400 block of Ridgeview Drive. • Harassment was reported in the 1300 block of Clubview. • Domestic violence was reported in the 500 block of Oak Street West. • Domestic Violence was reported on Sunnylevel Cutoff.
December 14
• Theft was reported on Lee Street. • Burglary was reported on R Street.
December 13
•Tedrick Dwayne Withers of Alexander City was arrested for disorderly conduct. • Katie Marie Byrum of Huntsville was arrested for domestic violence. • Terica Sharie Owens of Goodwater was arrested for two counts of bail jumping. • Breaking and entering was reported on 10th Avenue. • Burglary was reported in the 600 block of South Road. • Domestic violence was reported on North Central Avenue. • Domestic violence was reported in the 100 block of S Street.
December 12
• Burt Wayne Moore of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Menacing was reported in the 400 block of Laurel Road.
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Phillips. “Everyone wants their dogs to look special for the holidays.” According to the Big Heart Pet survey, the top reasons that Americans include their dogs in their holiday are activities – be it with a treat, a toy or a new haircut is to express their love for their dog. Other popular reasons include their pets include because it’s fun for the owner, to help their dog feel included like a family member, to give their dog a moment of happiness and to feel closer to and bond with my dog. The study also calculated national statistics on the percentage of U.S. dog parents who include their dog in popular Christmas traditions: hang a Christmas stocking for their dog, 48%; include their dog in a photo for a family holiday card, 43%; post photos of dog on social media with a holiday message, 32%; dress up their dog in a holiday-themed outfit or costume 29%; make or buy dog-themed holiday decorations, 22%. “I’ve probably done all of those things at one time or the other,” Phillips said. “But, in particular, my little yorkie loves his sweater.”
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Arrests
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of a controlled substance. Whetstone was charged with third-degree domestic violence, one count of second-degree possession of marijuana and one count of chemical endangerment of a child. Barbour thanked the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force and officials with DHR for their help in the arrest and investigation.
Storms
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helps spread the word about the midweek threat and especially hopeful that people heed it, especially considering the long period the state has endured without severe weather. “Certainly people pay more attention to a system like this one when they’ve been through one more recently,” Allen said. “Weather is a little like a lot of things – out of sight, out of mind. We hope that you guys will help us get the word out so that people are prepared and not surprised what right now may seem like a rare event.”
Merry Christmas
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