The Scottsboro Police Department reports that a man was arrested earlier this week following a traffic stop near South Broad Street and Highway 72. During the stop, the driver was identified as 46-year-old Glen Michail Womack. The department says that while they were speaking with Womack at the stop, they discovered that he had an …
A Jackson County, Alabama man was arrested Thursday, January 6, 2026, on charges related to child sexual abuse material. Jail records in show 42-year-old Michael Burrus is facing 20 counts of possession of obscene material involving minors. Court documents indicate the charges stem from an investigation dated December 12, 2025. According to those documents, investigators …
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Jackson County, Ala., is set to strengthen public safety after receiving federal funding to purchase additional patrol cars for the sheriff’s office. The $250,000 in community project funding will help the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office purchase and outfit four new patrol vehicles. These new units will help deputies respond faster, cover more ground, and keep families …
A crash involving an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) that occurred at approximately 9:30 AM CST on Friday, Nov. 14, has claimed the life of a Scottsboro man. Brian K. Allen, 55, was fatally injured when the 2019 John Deere Gator ATV that he was driving, was struck by a 2018 Ford Flex. After the initial impact, …
A man accused of shooting a Scottsboro Police officer in the hand and then leading authorities on a 21-hour-long manhunt back and in July is facing two new charges. According to court documents, after a grand jury hearing in early September, 29-year-old Daniel McCarn is now charged with shooting into an occupied vehicle and attempting …
A student at Scottsboro High School in Jackson County, Alabama passed away on Wednesday. Scottsboro City Schools Interim Superintendent Jason Hass says guidance counselors along with the mental health service coordinator, a social worker, community resources, and members of the district crisis team will all be available on campus to provide support for students and …
The Scottsboro Police Department is mourning the loss of retired Chief Ralph Dawe, who passed away on Thursday. Chief Dawe was a respected leader with a career that spanned over three decades. Chief Dawe began his service in Scottsboro in 1989 as a patrol officer and quickly moved up the ranks due to his investigative …
A court date has been scheduled for the Alabama individual accused of shooting and injuring a Scottsboro police officer in July. Daniel McCarn is charged with attempted murder in connection with the July 26 incident involving SPD Lieutenant Derek Porch. Following a vehicular pursuit that ended in a crash, McCarn allegedly discharged a firearm, resulting …
On Saturday, around 1 AM, members of the Scottsboro Police Department responded to a domestic incident on Ruth Street. Upon arrival, the suspect fled in a vehicle, and a pursuit ensued. The pursuit ended in a crash at the intersection of U.S. Hwy. 72 and County Park Road. The suspect exited the vehicle and began …
