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Woman arrested after half dozen drugs found in car

Submitted by Mike Brown, Area man

Tuesday, April 9th, 2013, 4:10pm

Woman arrested after half dozen drugs found in car

Scottsboro, AL (WAFF) - A routine traffic stop in the Dutton community led to the discovery of several illegal drugs.

According to Jackson County Chief Deputy Rocky Harnen, narcotics officers found Hydromorphone, Hydrocodone, Diazepam, Alprazolam, Promethazine, Marijuana and drug paraphernalia while searching the car. The woman behind the wheel - 22 year old Julia Keeney of Ft. Payne, was arrested and charged with drug possession and obstruction of justice. She's being held in the Jackson County Jail on $20,500 bond.

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AL man ordered to remove wife's body from yard

Submitted by WAFF Web Staff

Saturday, April 6th, 2013, 1:25pm

James Davis wants to keep his wife, Patsy, buried in his front yard.

STEVENSON, AL (WAFF)- The Alabama Civil Court of Appeals has upheld the ruling of a lower court concerning a Stevenson man who buried his wife in the front yard of his home.

That lower court determined James Davis will have to move the remains of his wife to an approved cemetery.

James Davis buried her in his front yard in 2009 and says it was her dying wish. The city of Stevenson filed suit against Davis.

While state health officials say family burial plots aren't uncommon in Alabama, city officials worry about the precedent set by allowing a grave on a residential lot on one of the main streets through town.

Davis said he plans to take this fight to the Alabama Supreme Court if he has to.

Since the circuit judge's ruling several months ago, Davis said media from across the country have shown interest in his case.

He is now asking the general public for help by making a phone call.

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Scottsboro community raises awareness for sexual assault

Submitted by WAFF Web Staff

Thursday, April 4th, 2013, 7:00pm

Officials said flowers would also be planted outside City Hall to help remember those victims of sexual assault.

SCOTTSBORO, AL (WAFF)- April is Sexual Assault Awareness month.

On Thursday, many people took part in a ceremony in Scottsboro to help raise awareness about the issue at the Scottsboro City Hall.

Officials wanted to let victims know they were there for them and also send a message that one assault is one too many.

Speakers told the group that by the age of 18, one in every four females and one in every six males are a victim to a sexual assault.

Today's technology puts kids at an even greater risk.

While there were many people who spoke at the event, officials said flowers would also be planted outside City Hall to help remember those victims of sexual assault.

"You are like a beautiful flower and you can survive. You can survive. And you have the support of this community to survive this terrible assault that has occurred," said Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, Traci Bynum.

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4 people arrested on drug charges in Scottsboro

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Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013, 3:01pm

Courtney Michelle Johnson, Source: Jackson Co. Sheriff's Office

SCOTTSBORO, AL (WAFF)- Drug agents arrested four people after a search at a residence in
Scottsboro.

Investigators found drug paraphernalia, meth residue, parts of a
meth lab and other items at home and shed on County road 30.

Deputies arrested Courtney Michelle Johnson, 23, Marvin Eugene
Cornelison, 37, Scott Alan Ferrier, 41, Amy Yvette Vandiver-Ferrier, 37, all of
Scottsboro.

Johnson and Cornelison were charged with possession of drug
paraphernalia. Bond for both was set at $500.

Ferrier and Vandiver-Ferrier were charged with unlawful manufacture
of meth and possession of drug paraphernalia. Ferrier was additionally charged with
promoting prison contraband after investigators found a syringe on his person
during a search at the jail.

Bond for Ferrier was set at $25,500 and $10,500 for
Vandiver-Ferrier. All four suspects are being held in the Jackson County Jail.

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JCSO : Bumbling burglar stumbles into window shade, armed homeowner

Submitted by Mike Brown, Area man

Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013, 3:14pm

JCSO : Bumbling burglar stumbles into window shade, armed homeowner

Scotsboro, AL (WAFF) - Jackson County deputies say an alleged burglar in Higdon ran into two obstacles he didn't count on : a homeowner with a gun.... and a window shade.

Investigators say they responded to a disturbance call Monday at a home on County Road 320. When they arrived, they found 49 year old Arnold Avans on the floor of the home, tangled up in a window shade, being held at gunpoint by the home owner.

The residents told deputies they heard a window breaking, grabbed a firearm and went to check things out. That's when they found Avans having some trouble with their decorations.

Avans was arrested and charged with burglary and public intoxication. He had to be treated for some minor cuts from the window.

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Woman arrested in Stevenson drug bust

Submitted by Mike Brown, Area man

Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013, 12:09pm

Scottsboro, AL (WAFF) - A 27 year old woman from Stevenson is being held in the Jackson County Jail, following a Monday night raid at her home on County Road 287.

Chauncee Renee Quinn was charged with drug possession and attempt to commit a controlled substance crime. Investigators say they found synthetic marijuana and Hydrocodone pills in the home.

Bond has not yet been set.

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ALDOT study stresses importance of seat belt usage

Submitted by WAFF Web Staff

Monday, April 1st, 2013, 6:28pm

HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF)- A new study is stressing the importance of buckling up.

The Alabama Department of Transportation said 424 people died in traffic accidents in the state last year; 251 were not wearing seat belts. That is almost 60 percent.

Studies show that the number of deaths from traffic accidents is down 50 percent over the last 20 years, as Alabamians become more accepting of seat belts.

State law requires drivers, front seat passengers, and children to wear seat belts.

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