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VOL. 119, NO. 26
THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2016
Murder case headed to grand jury Witnesses say McDaniel confessed, claimed self defense but said ‘I did Tallapoosa County a favor’
By MITCH SNEED Editor
Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Office investigators say that accused killer Matthew Clate McDaniel admitted that he had shot and killed Norman Crayton in the early morning hours of Jan. 17, but
said it was self-defense. Testimony at a preliminary hearing for the 33-year-old McDaniel shed light on the shooting death that has been one of the most talked about cases the area has seen in recent years. At the end of the day, Judge Kim Taylor saw enough evidence
to have the case bound over to the grand jury, but it was the statements attributed to McDaniel that created the most buzz. In a written statement that was signed by McDaniel and in testimony about what were called See MURDER • Page 3
Mitch Sneed / The Record
Attorney Davis Whittelsey, left, talks his client Clate McDaniel as he prepares to leave after Tuesday’s preliminary hearing in Dadeville.
Two local pharmacies burglarized
Convicted child abuser gets maximum sentence
Crooks swipe 2,300 Cialis tablets
By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
James Edward McInvale Jr. was sentenced to 30 years in prison Monday morning for aggravated child abuse and domestic violence. McInvale was sentenced by Judge Steve Perryman who oversaw his trial. “I have no doubt you were proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt at trial,” Judge Perryman told McInvale from McInvale the bench. “You show no remorse at trial and you have shown no remorse today. As you stand here today, you are still blaming others, including the grandfather of the child.” The guilty verdict on both counts was returned in just eight minutes earlier this month. McInvale, 24, of Davis Circle in Jacksons Gap was found guilty of second-degree domestic violence assault and aggravated child abuse, with the jury finding that he was responsible for devastating injury to his son See MCINVALE • Page 11
Fewer patrols on water despite increase in boats By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
Safety has always been in the hands of boaters when they take to the waters. Today it is even more so with the lack of state funding for the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Marine Patrol Division. The lack of funding has left Lake Martin with no officers patrolling its waters at times. This is despite the fact that Wind Creek State Park See PATROLS • Page 5
Starting Friday:
Independence Day: Resurgence – PG-13 Finding Dory 3D – PG Tarzan 3D – PG-13
By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
LAKE FEST 2016 Chamber and New Water Farms hosts event
Cliff Williams / The Record
New Water Farms hosted the annual Lake Fest for the first time Saturday. Visitors were treated to vendors offering pottery, handmade knives, paintings, glass-blowing demonstrations, garden tours and food at the event.
Two Dadeville pharmacies were burglarized early Saturday morning and the Dadeville Police Department is seeking help from the public to solve the crimes. “Around 3:30 a.m. Saturday, officers from the Dadeville Police Department responded to a burglary alarm at Lake Martin Pharmacy,” Dadeville Police Chief David Barbour said. “When officers arrived, they found the front glass wind had been broken out.” That same day Dadeville Police made another discovery. “It was also discovered that a burglary had occurred at Lakeshore Pharmacy on East South Street by the same suspects.” Barbour said that pills and other undisclosed items were taken. News reports indicated that the burglars targeted Cialis tablets in the thefts. Lake Martin Pharmacy, which is adjacent to Lake Martin Community Hospital, provided law enforcement with images from video of at least three See BURGLARY • Page 11
Fuller offers advice on a safe holiday weekend
Weather
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By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
It happens every year. Boaters start their trek to the Kowaliga Basin to see the annual Fourth of July fireworks and most are prepared. Some will always wait to the last minute to arrive. “There are going to be a dozen or so boats that are going to arrive last,” Lt. Mark Fuller said. “They are going to go through an area Cliff Williams / The Record where there are a couple thousand Boaters engage in some summer fun near Chimney Rock on Lake Martin. Marine boats causing a hazardous wake, See SAFETY • Page 5 Patrol Lt. Mark Fuller says the lake will be crowded this weekend.
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