26 gambling machines seized in Decatur raid Decatur police found several illegal gambling machines (Source: DPD) By Anna Mahan | May 6, 2021 at 7:38 PM CDT - Updated May 7 at 8:19 AM
DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - More than a dozen people were arrested when police raided an illegal gambling spot in Decatur on Wednesday.
Decatur police recovered 26 gambling machines, three firearms, marijuana, drug paraphernalia and over $20,000 when they searched a facility on 21st Avenue SW. Police served a search warrant at the residence after receiving numerous tips about illegal gambling taking place there.
A total of seventeen people were also arrested during the search.
Police did not say how long the gambling has been taking place or who was behind the makeshift casino. They tell us this is an ongoing investigation and more charges are expected.
Sha King Stover, 32, charged with first-degree domestic violence and burglary (Source: Decatur Police Department) By WAFF 48 Digital Staff | April 13, 2021 at 9:49 AM CDT - Updated April 13 at 11:38 AM
DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - Officers responded to a burglary in progress call at a home near Morgan Ave in Decatur on April 9.
During the course of the investigation, officers determined that ShaâKing Stover, 32, unlawfully entered his ex-girlfriendâs residence. Officers said after entering her home Stover assaulted her and stole her cell phone.
According to DPD, Stover also allegedly assaulted another woman inside the residence prior to fleeing the scene.
Decatur police located Stover near the residence with the stolen cell phone in his possession.
Brandon Handy , 29, charged with first-degree rape and sodomy (Source: Decatur Police Department) By WAFF 48 Digital Staff | April 13, 2021 at 9:31 AM CDT - Updated April 13 at 11:38 AM
DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - Officers with the Decatur Police Department responded to a report of sexual assault at a Decatur home on April 11.
Decatur police were dispatched to 200-block of Prospect Drive SE where officers found a woman who told them she had been sexually assaulted. According to officers, the woman told them Brandon Handy, 29, was the suspect in this incident.
Authorities said Handy fled scene prior to officers arriving. Officers located him and charged with first-degree rape and sodomy.
Police charge Decatur man with arson after setting a home, car on fire Bernard Obrian Driskel arrested for arson in Decatur (Source: Decatur Police Department) By WAFF 48 Digital Staff | April 7, 2021 at 12:46 PM CDT - Updated April 7 at 12:50 PM
DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - Decatur police and fire crews responded to a home and car that was set on fire in Decatur on Tuesday.
Officers said both incidents happened around 7 a.m. The home is located near Hillwood Drive and the car was parked at La Quinta Inn near Beltline Road.
Authorities tell WAFF the victim stated, Bernard Obrian Driskell, 35, was making threats to harm and kill her. Investigators discovered Driskell was the suspect who set both fires.
North Alabama man accused of domestic violence, setting fire to house, car
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A Decatur man faces a host of charges in connection with two fires set Tuesday morning.
Decatur police say Bernard Obrian Driskell, 35, is being held in the Morgan County Correctional Facility on $152,800 bond.
Firefighters responded to a house fire at 1009 Hillwood Drive S.W. at about 7:10 a.m. Tuesday. There was also a vehicle fire at La Quinta Inn at 918 Beltline Road S.W. A woman at La Quinta told police that Driskell had made threats to kill her. Police developed Driskell as a suspect in the fires.