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Homicide Investigation
2010-07-19

On 7/18/2010, at approximately 9:12 p.m., Shelby County 911 received a call advising that a person had been shot at a residence in the 400 block of Hiawatha Road, which is located in the southern part of Shelby County. Shelby County Sheriff’s deputies and Southeast Shelby Rescue paramedics responded to the residence and upon arrival discovered that Christopher Gene Smith of Calera, 34 years of age, had been shot and was deceased at the scene. Shelby County Sheriff’s investigators responded to the scene. The preliminary investigation revealed an on-going domestic dispute between Chris Smith and his father Bobby Smith.

Sheriff’s deputies took Bobby Gene Smith of Calera, 57 years of age, into custody without incident at the scene. He has been formally charged with “Murder” and he has a bond in the amount of $100,000. He is currently being held in the Shelby County Jail.

For information on the charge listed above, go to the link below and select Title13A Criminal Code, Chapter 6- Offenses Involving Danger to the Person, Article 1- Homicide, Section 13A-6-2, Murder.

http://www.legislature.state.al.us/CodeofAlabama/1975/coatoc.htm.

To view a Shelby County inmate’s picture, their charges and bonds, 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.

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 and choosing the “General Information” category.

Escapee Langston Captured
2010-07-01

On June 29, 2010, the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office received information that an escapee from the Alabama Department of Corrections was in the South Shelby area of Shelby County. Further investigation discovered that Glen Lamar Langston, 30 years of age was inside a residence located in the 100 block of Lake Drive, in the Okomo community. The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the Shelby County Drug Enforcement Task Force (SCDETF), secured the area and established a perimeter around the dwelling. After multiple unsuccessful attempts to summon Langston from the residence, an arrest team entered the home and apprehended Langston. Once inside, investigators discovered illegal narcotics and evidence of a methamphetamine lab.

Lt. Chris George of the SCDETF states, “Mr. Langston escaped from state custody only to return to a life of illegal drug use and endangering the lives of others. We are thankful for the concerned citizens that are aware of their surroundings and contact law enforcement when they witness illegal activity”.

Glen Lamar Langston is charged with Unlawful Manufacturing of a Controlled Substance 1^st with a $1,500,000.00 bond, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia with a $2,000.00 bond, and Chemical Endangerment of a Child Where Controlled Substances are Produced with a $15,000.00 bond.

Rachael Lynn Patterson, 34, of Shelby is charged with Unlawful Manufacturing of a Controlled Substance 1^st with a $1,500,000.00 bond, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia with a $2,000.00 bond, Chemical Endangerment of a Child Where Controlled Substances are Produced with a $15,000.00 bond, and Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor, with a $1000.00 bond.

This case is under further investigation.

The SCDETF consists of law enforcement officers from the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, Alabaster Police Department, Pelham Police Department, Harpersville Police Department, Helena Police Department, the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office, and the Alabama National Guard Counter Drug Program. The SCDETF is funded by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs.

The Sheriff’s Office encourages citizens to report illegal activity by phone (670-0436) or by visiting the website below. Citizens may click “Report Criminal Activity” and submit their complaint in the field labeled “Narcotics”. All information is anonymous.

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 Chris George of the Shelby County Drug Enforcement Task Force, at (205) 670-0436.

Drug Warrant Round-up
2010-06-28

On June 24, 2010, members of the Shelby County Drug Enforcement Task Force (SCDETF) and the United States Marshal Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force conducted a fugitive round up of suspects primarily wanted for drug-related offenses. During the operation, the following suspects were arrested:

1. Isaiah BIVENS, 31, Fleeing Law Enforcement, $500.00 bond

2. Eric CROMARTIE, 20, Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance, $15,000.00 bond

3. Charlie EDWARDS Jr., 34, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 1^st, $15,000.00 bond

4. Kenneth KIRKLAND, 48, Unlawful Distribution of a Controlled Substance, $30,000.00 bond

5. Joshua LUCAS, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2^nd Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, $2,000.00 bond

6. Marlon HALE, 35, Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance, $10,000.00 bond

7. Terence HALE, 19, Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance, $10,000.00 bond

8. Armery ROBINSON, 57, Unlawful Distribution of a Controlled Substance, $30,000.00 bond

9. Terry ROBINSON, 35, Unlawful Distribution of a Controlled Substance (four counts), $120,000.00 bond

10. Destiny FEARON, 22, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2^nd, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, $2,000.00 bond

11. Mary WILLIAMS, 65, Probation Revocation, $500.00 bond

12. Hakeem MITCHELL, 19, Unlawful Distribution of a Controlled Substance (three counts), $90,000.00 bond

13. Taylor CUMMINGS, 19, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2^nd, Unlawful Possession of Paraphernalia, $12,000.00 bond

14. Randall CHASTAIN , 29, Probation Revocation, $500.00 bond

For more information on the offenders listed above, including their picture, go to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office’s website, www.shelbyso.com, and click on the inmate locator link and search by last name. Direct any questions regarding this press release to Lieutenant Chris George of the Shelby County Drug Enforcement Task Force, at (205) 670-0436.

The Drug Task Force encourages citizens to report illegal narcotics activity by phone (670-0436) or by visiting the website below. Citizens may click “Report Criminal Activity” and submit their complaint in the field labeled “Narcotics”. All information is anonymous.

Adam Arthur Hendricks Arrested
2010-05-17

This morning at approximately 7:24 a.m. Shelby County 911 received a call from a residence in the 300 block of Highway 338 stating that a disorderly person was leaving after a domestic violence incident had occurred. A description of the vehicle was given at that time. At 7:28, a Shelby County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) deputy assigned to direct school traffic at Chelsea Intermediate School observed the vehicle driving against traffic in front of the school. The vehicle left the roadway just below the school and got stuck in a culvert. The suspect abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot.

At 7:35, a SCSO sergeant assigned to the Criminal Investigative Division located the suspect in the Twin Oaks subdivision and attempted to detain him. The suspect became combative and a physical struggle ensued. During the struggle, the suspect attempted to strangle the sergeant and get his duty weapon. One shot was fired during the struggle without striking anyone. The suspect was able to break free and fled with the weapon.

At that time, Chelsea Intermediate and Chelsea Middle schools were locked down for precautionary purposes due to the proximity of Twin Oaks subdivision. A perimeter and command post was established at a community Church. All available Sheriff’s deputies as well as law enforcement officers from the following local, state and federal agencies responded to assist in locating the suspect.

· Alabama Bureau of Investigation

· Alabama Alcohol Beverage Control Board

· U.S. Marshal’s Service

· Pelham Police Department

· Alabaster Police Department

· Helena Police Department

At 9:00 a.m., a local resident contacted the Sheriff’s Office with a possible sighting of the suspect. Following that tip, the suspect was quickly located by a SCSO deputy on Lewis Road and taken into custody without incident.

Adam Arthur Hendricks, 30 years of age from Chelsea, has been charged with Attempted Murder, Robbery 1^st degree, Theft of Property 1^st degree and Burglary 2^nd degree and is currently being held in the Shelby County Jail. His bonds total $180,000.

To view a Shelby County inmate’s picture, their charges and bonds, 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.

For information on the charges listed, go to the web site below and search title 13A, chapters 4 and 8.

http://www.legislature.state.al.us/CodeofAlabama/1975/coatoc.htm

Highway 39 re-opened
2010-05-17
The subject at large was taken into custody a few minutes ago without injury. Charges are pending at this time and an updated release with more information will be sent out when they are obtained. We do not release identities of persons detained until the warrants are issued.

Highway 39 is re-open to normal traffic.

Direct questions regarding Chelsea Middle and Chelsea Intermediate schools to the Shelby County Board of Education or visit their website for updates. These schools and the children present were not involved in this incident this morning. The actions taken were merely to insure their safety due to the proximity of the original event.

Highway 39 Temporarily Closed
2010-05-17
This morning at approximately 7:20 a.m. the Sheriff's Office responded to a residence in the Twin Oaks subdivision on a domestic related call. Deputies responded and one of the parties involved fled the scene on foot, armed with a handgun. This is in close proximity to Chelsea Intermediate and Middle schools. There is no danger to the schools or the children present at this time and armed deputies are providing security to the school while we search for the subject in the woods. There are no injuries known at this time.

The subject is a white male wearing blue jeans and a white t-shirt in his 20's. Anyone spotting a subject matching this description should contact the Sheriff's Office immediately and avoid direct contact.

Highway 39 is temporarily closed between Chelsea Park and the intersection of Highway 47 until this matter is resolved.

Media responding to the scene should report to Chelsea City Hall for any updates on the scene.

Updates to follow as more information is available.

2010 Cops on Top, April 23-24
2010-04-22

On Friday and Saturday, April 23-24, 2010, the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office and Pelham Police Department will team up to participate in the 2^nd annual “Cops on Top” for Special Olympics. Two Deputies and one Police Officer will scale the roof of the Inverness Wal-Mart, located at 5335 Highway 280, early Friday morning and remain on top until $15,000 is raised for Special Olympics. This is a rain or shine, hot or cold event!

Volunteers, additional officers and deputies, and special Olympians will be on the ground at the entrances of Wal-Mart hoping to take monetary donations, however big or small. Alabama Law Enforcement Torch Run T-Shirts will be on sale for $10.00 each, with 70% of the purchase price going directly to Special Olympics. The T-Shirt features all 2009 fallen officers, including Pelham Officer Philip Davis who was killed December 4, 2009 while conducting a traffic stop on I-65.

The Law Enforcement Torch Run is the largest grass roots fundraiser for Special Olympics nationally. Last year the event was a huge success and with your help, we hope to exceed our goal of $15,000!

For additional information, please contact Shelby County Sheriff’s Office at (205) 669-4181, Pelham Police Department at (205) 620-6550, or visit the Law Enforcement Torch Run website at www.alabamaletr.com.

Domestic Violence Arrest
2010-04-12

On April 2^nd, 2010, the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office received a request from the Alabaster Police Department to assist them with a domestic violence investigation because the suspect was a former City of Alabaster employee. The domestic violence that led to this investigation occurred in the 100 block of Pebble Lane, which is located within the City of Alabaster. The Sheriff’s Office assigned a criminal investigator to the case who obtained a warrant for the arrest of William Edgar Lovelady III the next day April 3^rd, 2010.

William Edgar Lovelady III, 58 years of age from Alabaster, was formally arrested on April 3^rd, 2010, and charged with Domestic Violence-First Degree. He is currently being held in the Shelby County jail with a $500,000 bond.

This investigation is still open. 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 Domestic Violence- First Degree, go to the link below and select Title13A Criminal Code, Chapter 6 Offenses Involving Danger to the Person, Article 7 Domestic Violence in the 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd degrees, Section 13A-6-130 Domestic Violence- First Degree.

http://www.legislature.state.al.us/CodeofAlabama/1975/coatoc.htm .

Inmate Death Investigation
2010-04-01

At approximately 5:10 a.m. on April 1, 2010, Shelby County corrections officers delivering meals to inmates within the Shelby County Jail discovered that an inmate had improvised a method to hang himself in his cell. The inmate is identified as Devon Blake Patterson, 17 years of age, from Pelham, Alabama. Patterson was charged with Robbery 1^st degree and his bond was set at $60,000 at the time of his death. He was being held in the adult facility because the Court had ordered that he be held and tried as an adult.

Upon discovery of Patterson, emergency medical services were immediately requested. Southeast Shelby Rescue responded and arrived at the jail at 5:22 a.m. The Alabama Bureau of Investigation (ABI) and the Shelby County Coroner were notified and investigators responded to the jail to begin an investigation. The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is cooperating fully with ABI investigators as they review the circumstances of Patterson’s death.

The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office moved inmates into the new jail on August 29, 2004. Since that date, there have been two other inmates who died as a result of hanging: one in August of 2005 and one in October of 2008. Each of those was investigated by ABI investigators.

For further information about this investigation, direct inquiries to the Alabama Bureau of Investigation.

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