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Man seriously hurt in Montgomery shooting
1+ hour, 15+ min ago (94+ words) WAKA 8 WAKA Action 8 News Man seriously hurt in Montgomery shooting MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – A man has been seriously hurt in a shooting in Montgomery. Montgomery police Lt. Tina McGriff told Action 8 News that the shooting happened at about 10:12 this morning....
Montgomery police needs help identifying burglary suspect
3+ day, 38+ min ago (123+ words) The Montgomery Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individual pictured in connection with a burglary investigation./Source: CrimeStoppers MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – Montgomery police need your help in identifying a person in connection to a burglary…...
Montgomery man arrested after chase ends on Woodmere Boulevard
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (130+ words) MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – A Montgomery man is now in custody after he attempted to elude law enforcement officers. Officials with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency say on Friday, officers assigned to the Metro Area Crime Suppression Unit attempted to conduct…...
Montgomery man charged with receiving stolen property after brief pursuit
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (105+ words) MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – A Montgomery man is now in custody after leading officers in a brief pursuit. It happened around 7:25 p.m. Thursday in the 4000 block of Rosa L. Parks Avenue. Officers were called to the area in regards to a…...
Suspect charged in deadly quadruple shooting
1+ week, 18+ hour ago (160+ words) MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – Montgomery police have charged a 19-year-old in connection to a deadly quadruple shooting that happened in June. It happened around 6:30 p.m. on June 20 in the 1300 block of Eastern Boulevard. Once officers arrived, they found 18-year-old Sa’Vion Gilchrist…...
Hope Hull woman sentenced in federal court for lying under oath
1+ week, 1+ day ago (316+ words) MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – A Hope Hull woman will two years on probation and four weekends in jail for giving a false testimony in court. United States Attorney Thomas Govan says the case stems from a domestic disturbance on July 13, 2025, at…...
Wilcox Co. man arrested on gun and dog fighting charges
1+ week, 1+ day ago (231+ words) From the West Alabama Newsroom– A Wilcox County man is behind bars tonight. He’s accused of knowingly possessing a dog for the purpose of having the dog participate in an animal fighting venture. Sheriff Larry Colston says the arrest comes…...
Young girl killed in Monday morning shooting in Montgomery
1+ week, 4+ day ago (112+ words) MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA Action 8) – Montgomery police are investigating after a young girl was shot Monday morning. MPD tells Action 8 it happened around 2:20 A.M. in the 400 Block of Mulligan Drive. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the scene, where officers located…...
Man injured in Midtown Montgomery shooting
1+ week, 4+ day ago (88+ words) WAKA 8 WAKA Action 8 News Man injured in Midtown Montgomery shooting MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – Montgomery police are investigating a shooting in the Midtown area. It happened around 2:09 a.m. Sunday in the 2600 block of Zelda Road. That area is where Zelda Road…...
Woman injured in Montgomery robbery
1+ week, 4+ day ago (92+ words) MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – Montgomery police are investigating a robbery that left a woman injured. It happened Friday morning in the 2000 block of Amos Street. That location is in the Highland Gardens area. Once officers arrived, they made contact with an…...