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Armed suspect holds police officers at bay
A tense standoff between an armed suspect and dozens of police officers ended without violence Friday morning, Feb. 24, and netted one arrest as well as the seizure of firearms…
White back in custody
The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) credits the response from social media with the quick capture of a suspect who absconded from jail last week. Alan White, 26, was located…
2-time Super Bowl champion comes home March 11
Two-time Super Bowl champion LeGarrette Blount will be back in Perry on Saturday, March 11, for a homecoming event hosted by the Perry-Taylor County Chamber of Commerce. The NFL runningback…
Ptl. Arnold presented ‘Our Hero’ award
Perry Police Department (PPD) Plt. John Arnold was named the 2016 recipient of the Perry Rotary Club’s Our Hero Award. He was presented the award Friday evening at the Perry-…
Man charged with assaulting his 98-year-old grandmother
A suspect charged with abusing his 98-year-old grandmother was found hiding in a closet when officers went to arrest him at a North Jefferson Street residence Tuesday. Achilles Bradley Mantzanas,…
Close call
The driver of this VW Jetta escaped serious injury after crashing into a tree off Foley Cut Off Road Thursday afternoon. The car caught fire after the crash. Taylor Fire-Rescue…
Semi rear-ends truck
A one-year-old child sustained minor injuries during a three-vehicle crash that happened just after midnight Tuesday, Feb. 21. The child was transported to Doctors’ Memorial Hospital for treatment.…
White sought after defying judge’s order
Suspect Alan White, whose attempt at a home invasion was thwarted by the homeowner, failed to return to custody after receiving a medical furlough Tuesday. “We are actively searching for…
Perry-Foley Airport going solar?
The county is looking into the possibility of leasing a portion of the Perry-Foley Airport property for a solar farm as a way to generate additional revenue for the airport.…
Local surgeon foils home invasion
A Perry man who attempted to push his way into the home of local surgeon Dr. Miles Nelson Monday night was arrested after a brief struggle with police. Alan White,…
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