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2009-06-23
On June 22, 2009, a concerned citizen called 911 after he observed what appeared to be a burglary of a residence in the 2600 block of Buttewoods Drive in North Shelby County. The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office dispatched deputies to the area to investigate.
When deputies arrived at the residence, they observed a black male fleeing from the residence. Law enforcement officers from the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of the Hoover Police Department and a tracking dog from the Montevallo Police Department, conducted a search of the area. A suspect was located by deputies and taken into custody without incident.
The investigation of the incident resulted in a search warrant being executed later in the evening at a residence in the 4800 block of Caldwell Mill Road. Several items of property related to recent burglaries in the area were recovered. In addition to the property, some marijuana plants were seized.
The suspect has been identified as Timothy McMillan ,III, 18 years of age, of Birmingham. He has been charged with Burglary 3rd with a $15,000 bond, Theft of Property 3rd with a $1,000 bond , Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 1st with a $15,000 bond , and Unlawful Breaking and Entering of a Vehicle with a $15,000 bond.
Investigators from the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office are continuing to investigate this crime and other cases that are possibly related.
A special thank you is extended to the citizens who provided information to the Sheriff’s Office. According to Sheriff Curry, “this is a shining example of what can be accomplished when citizens and law enforcement work together to fight crime.”
Anyone with information relating to this crime, or any other unreported crime, is urged to contact the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office directly at (205) 669-4181, through the Secret Witness Line at (205) 669-9116, or through our website at www.ShelbySO.com by clicking on the “Report Criminal Activity” link.
A booking photo, charges, and bond information for Timothy McMillan, III are available at the Sheriff’s Office website under the “Inmate Listing” tab.
Burglary Investigation
2009-06-22
On June 22, 2009, at approximately 1:10 p.m., the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a possible burglary in progress at a residence in the 2600 block of Buttewoods Lane in North Shelby County. Deputies from the Sheriff’s Office arrived on scene within minutes of the call and observed a black male running from the residence. Deputies established a perimeter in the area and began searching for the subject.
The Hoover Police Department and a tracking dog from the Montevallo Police Department also responded to the area to provide assistance, and at 2:42 p.m. the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office was able to take a suspect into custody.
The investigation is continuing at this time, and no formal charges have been made. Additional information will be released when available.
Anyone with information about this crime, or any other unreported crime, is urged to contact the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office directly at (205)669-4181, through the Secret Witness line at (205)669-9116, or through our website at www.ShelbySO.com by clicking on the “Report Criminal Activity” link.
Methamphetamine Arrests
2009-06-18
On June 17, 2009, the Shelby County Drug Enforcement Task Force received information that there was possibly a methamphetamine lab located at a residence in the 90 Block of Oak Hill Drive, in Chelsea. Task Force investigators responded to the residence to investigate. Once inside, investigators determined that there was indeed a functional methamphetamine lab located within the residence. Chelsea, Alabaster and Pelham’s fire departments responded to the scene to assist with decontamination procedures. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration assisted with the hazardous materials clean-up and took custody of all chemicals and trash associated with the methamphetamine lab.
The following individuals were arrested at the location.
William Marshall Beason, 40 years of age.
Kevin Wayne Hill, 30 years of age.
John Richard Scoggins, 40 years of age.
Claude Adell Hodgens, 50 years of age.
Beason and Hill are charged with Manufacturing a Controlled Substance 1° and Trafficking in a Controlled Substance. They are currently being held in the Shelby County Correctional Facility on a total bond of $200,000.00 each.
Scoggins is charged with Manufacturing a Controlled Substance 1°, Trafficking in a Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2°. He is currently being held in the Shelby County Correctional Facility on a bond totaling $201,000.00.
Hodgens is charged with Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2° and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He is currently being held in the Shelby County Correctional Facility on a total bond of $2,000.00.
Lt. Cody Sumners, Task Force Commander, would like to thank all of the local law enforcement agencies who participate in the Task Force, the Shelby County Commission and the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs. “Without the support of ADECA and the cooperation of the local police departments, our Task Force would not have the same impact on local drug dealers.” The Task Force is comprised of police officers and deputies from the Alabaster Police Department, Pelham Police Department, Helena Police Department, Harpersville Police Department and the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office.
This investigation is ongoing and more arrests may follow.
For more information on the suspects, including their picture, go to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office’s website, www.shelbyso.com, and click on the inmate locator link. Direct any questions regarding this press release to Lieutenant Cody Sumners at (205) 670-0436.
Arrest of Burglary Suspects
2009-06-12
On March 18, 2009, at approximately 10:50 a.m., the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office responded to a suspicious activity call at a residence in the 5600 block of Double Oak Lane. Two men were reportedly seen carrying a safe out of the residence. When deputies arrived, they discovered that one of the doors had been forced open and the safe was located outside of the residence. Deputies processed the scene for evidence, returned the safe and secured the door.
On June 3, 2009, at approximately 1:19 a.m., Sheriff’s deputies responded to the residence again when the alarm was activated. Deputies checked the residence and found no sign of entry and nothing unusual.
On June 6, 2009, at approximately 2:30 a.m., the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an armed home invasion at the same residence. Deputies responded to the scene and notified members of the Criminal Investigations Division. Upon arrival, deputies learned that the suspects had been gone for approximately an hour. The victims had been bound by the suspects but otherwise unharmed. The suspects left with several items including the safe and several guns.
Sheriff’s investigators were able to identify at least two of the suspects involved in this crime and recover the safe and guns. Terry L. Nelms, 46 years of age, has been arrested and charged with Burglary 3° and Burglary 1° for the burglary attempt of March 18 and the armed burglary of June 6. Nelms is being held in the Shelby County Jail and his bonds total $45,000.00. Additional charges are pending on Nelms at this time. Scott Daniel Link, 29 years of age, has been arrested and charged with Burglary 1° in the armed burglary of June 6. Link is being held in the Shelby County Jail and his bond is set at $40,000.00.
This investigation is still open and additional arrests are anticipated. Anyone with information about this crime, or any other unreported crime, is urged to contact the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office directly at (205)669-4181, through the Secret Witness line at (205)669-9116 or through our website at www.ShelbySO.com by clicking on the “Report Criminal Activity” link.
For information on the charge of Burglary, go to the link below and select Title13A Criminal Code, Chapter 7 Offenses Involving Damage to and Intrusion Upon Property, and Article 1, Section 13A-7-5, 6, or 7. http://www.legislature.state.al.us/CodeofAlabama/1975/coatoc.htm .
Meth Lab Cleanup
2009-06-05
On June 4, 2009, the Shelby County Drug Enforcement Task Force received information from the Alabaster Police Department that there was possibly a methamphetamine lab located at a residence in the 200 block of Lee’s Cove, in Helena. Task Force investigators, with the Helena Police Department, responded to the residence. Once inside, investigators determined that there were chemicals and gases located within the residence consistent with the production of methamphetamine. Helena, Alabaster and Pelham’s Fire Departments responded to the scene to assist with decontamination procedures. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration assisted with the hazardous materials clean-up and took custody of all chemicals and trash associated with the methamphetamine lab.
James Melton Green, 39 years of age, was arrested as a result of this investigation. He is currently in the Shelby County Correctional Facility on the charges listed below, with a total bond of $1,531,000.00.
Unlawful Manufacture of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree $1,500,000.00 bond
Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance
$15,000.00 bond
Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
$1,000.00 bond
Chemical Endangerment of a Child Where Controlled Substances Produced $15,000.00 bond
For more information on the suspect, including his picture, go to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office’s website, www.shelbyso.com, and click on the inmate locator link. Direct any questions regarding this press release to Lieutenant Cody Sumners of the Shelby County Drug Enforcement Task Force, at (205)670-0436.
Roadway Open
2009-05-22
The Shelby County Sheriff's Office and Alabama State Troopers on the scene of the earlier traffic accident on Shelby County Highway 26 have re-opened the roadway to public travel. State Troopers with the Alabama Department of Public Safety will be responsible for the accident investigation.
Roadway Blocked
2009-05-22
The Shelby County Sheriff's Office and Alabama State Troopers responded to a motor vehicle accident on Shelby County Highway 26 at Jones Drive. This accident has the roadway blocked and it will remain blocked to through traffic temporarily. Drivers are encouraged to use an alternate route or expect a lengthy delay.
Update on Rice Murder Investigation
2009-04-15
The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office received a report on Saturday April 4th, 2009, that Diana Donahoo Rice and her vehicle was missing from a residence in Shelby County. Efforts to locate her included a press release with her picture on Monday April 6th. On the evening of April 6th, Randy O’Neal Davidson was arrested in Jefferson County by Sheriff’s investigators on two unrelated felony charges, Burglary 3° and Theft of Property 2°. Ms. Rice’s missing vehicle was recovered at that time. Davidson was named as a “person of interest” in Rice’s disappearance.
On Tuesday April 7th, while searches for Ms. Rice were underway, her body was located in a wooded area in St. Clair County. An autopsy has been performed by the Alabama Department of Forensic Science and the preliminary report indicated that Ms. Rice died as a result of strangulation.
A Capital Murder warrant was issued in St. Clair County, formally charging Randy O’Neal Davidson, 28 years of age, with Ms. Rice’s death. Davidson was transported to St. Clair County on April 14th, where Sheriff Terry Surles served that warrant. Davidson was returned to the Shelby County Jail, where he remains without bond on this latest charge.
Sheriff Curry would like to again express his deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Ms. Rice. He would also like to thank the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office, St. Clair County District Attorney’s Office and St. Clair County Coroner’s Office for their help in this case.
For information on the charge of Capital Murder, go to the link below and select Title13A Criminal Code, Chapter 5 Punishments and Sentences, and Section 40 Capital Offenses -http://www.legislature.state.al.us/CodeofAlabama/1975/coatoc.htm .
Anyone with information about this crime is urged to contact the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office directly at (205)669-4181, through the Secret Witness line at (205)669-9116, or through our website at www.ShelbySO.com by clicking on the “Report Criminal Activity” link. Although an arrest has been made, this investigation will continue.
To view a Shelby County inmate’s picture, their charges and bond amounts, go to www.ShelbySO.com and click on the “Inmate Listing” link at the bottom left. You will have to select current inmates or inmates released within the last 30 days. An inmate’s information will not be available until he has been booked into the facility.
Construction Accident
2009-04-09
At approximately 12:06 p.m. on today’s date, four people were injured while constructing a new building located adjacent to the Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff’s deputies, Southeast Shelby Rescue and Columbiana Fire and Rescue personnel all responded to the scene. All of the injured workers were treated at the scene and taken to local hospitals for further treatment.
Update on Diana Donahoo Rice
2009-04-07
It is with deepest regrets that the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office must report that Diana Donahoo Rice’s body has been located in St. Clair County. Ms. Rice was reported missing on Saturday April 4, 2009, by a family member and the Sheriff’s Office began trying to locate her.
Shelby County Sheriff’s investigators took Randy O’Neal Davidson, a 28 year old resident of Shelby County, into custody on unrelated burglary and theft of property charges that occurred in our County. Davidson was located in Jefferson County and Ms. Rice’s missing vehicle was recovered at the time of his apprehension. With possession of her car, Davidson became a “person of interest” in Ms. Rice’s disappearance. He was transported to the Shelby County Jail where he remains. Davidson’s bonds total $200,000.00 for the charges he is currently being held on. Davidson will also be facing criminal charges in Jefferson County for another burglary and assault he committed there.
Investigators worked through the night to develop information as to Ms. Rice’s whereabouts. Searches were conducted in portions of Shelby and St. Clair counties this morning. While searching a wooded area off of Camp Winnataska Road in St. Clair County, St. Clair County Sheriff Terry Surles discovered Ms. Rice’s body. Sheriff Curry would like to thank everyone that assisted in the search for Ms. Rice and in particular the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office.
The St. Clair County Coroner’s Office responded to the scene. The Alabama Department of Forensic Science in Huntsville will perform an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of Ms. Rice’s death. Until that is complete, no further statements can be issued regarding additional criminal charges or suspects. However, if it is determined that Ms. Rice’s death was the result of a criminal act, the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office will do everything possible to see her killer brought to justice.
Sheriff Curry would like to extend his sincere condolences to Ms. Rice’s family in this time of loss. He will be available for the media at the Sheriff’s Office at 4:30 p.m. today. The Sheriff’s Office is located at 380 McDow Road, in Columbiana, Alabama.
To view a Shelby County inmate’s picture, their charges and bond amounts, go to www.ShelbySO.com and click on the “Inmate Listing” link at the bottom left. You may then type in the inmates last name and click on the “Search” button or, if you are unsure of the exact spelling, select the first letter of the last name to search for the inmate. An inmate’s information will not be available until he has been booked into the facility.
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