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Media Briefing Today at 3:00
2008-09-18

The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office will host a media briefing this afternoon Thursday, September 18^th, 2008, at 3:00 p.m. The briefing will be held at the Sheriff’s Office, which is located at 380 McDow Road, in Columbiana.

The purpose of the briefing will be to comment on the Buckhorn Cove murder investigation and answer questions about the relationship between our investigation and the international arrests announced by federal law enforcement agents reported earlier today. For copies of previous press releases, go to www.ShelbySO.com and click on the “Current News” link.

Additional Arrest - August 20 Homicides
2008-09-10

On Tuesday evening, September 9, 2008, agents with the US Marshal’s Service assisted by local law enforcement, arrested Derreck Renone Green, 32 years of age, of Birmingham. Green was located in the metro Nashville area, and is currently being held in the Nashville jail with no bond awaiting extradition.

Green is charged with two counts of Capital Murder. These charges are the result of the August 20^th multiple homicide that occurred in Shelby County. As part of the continuing investigation of these homicides, Marteze Terman Radford, 26 years of age of Birmingham, was arrested on Tuesday in the Birmingham area. He is charged with Hindering Prosecution, 1^st Degree, and is being held in the Shelby County Jail on $500,000 bond.

“The complexity and the far reaching extent of this investigation have made it very unique for our Sheriff’s Office. The deputies, investigators and administrative personnel responsible for management of the case have had excellent support from so many law enforcement agencies. Successful prosecution will have our resources heavily committed for years to come. The citizens of Shelby County and surrounding counties can rest assured that this will be carried out to its conclusion where the guilty parties face the consequences of this murder for hire,” states Sheriff Chris Curry.

3rd Annual Sporting Clay's Fundraising Event
2008-09-09

The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting its 3^rd Annual Sporting Clay's and Firearm Safety Event on September 12, 2008. The event is held at the firing range located at 543 McDow Road, in Columbiana, and begins at 8:00 a.m. This is the largest fundraising event for the Shelby County Toys for Needy Children Program, which provides toys for approximately 250 children in our area each year. The public is welcome and we hope to see you at this year’s event.

The success of previous events can be attributed to the generosity of the Shelby County community and its residents. Local merchants who wish to contribute to this worthy cause should contact the Sheriff's Office. The Toys for Needy Children Program is a 501(c)(3) charity and all contributions are tax deductible.

If you are interested in helping with our fundraising efforts, or if you would like to receive a flyer advertising the event, please call Teresa Smith @ (205)670-6062, Susan Crumpton @ (205)670-6063 or Janet Parker @ (205)670-6194.

Suspicious Fires on Springfield Loop
2008-09-07

At approximately 5:30 a.m. this morning, Shelby County 911 received a call reporting two vehicles on fire in the 1500 block of Springfield Loop, located in Cahaba Lakes apartments in northern Shelby County. Cahaba Valley Fire and Rescue and Shelby County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the scene and discovered two vehicles located about 100 yards apart, both on fire. The fires were extinguished and there were no injuries related to this event. A total of five vehicles were damaged, either as a result of the fire or the heat associated with it.

Shelby County Sheriff’s investigators responded to the scene and the vehicles were impounded for forensic examination due to the suspicious circumstances present. The owners of the vehicles were residents of the apartment complex and the investigation is continuing.

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. Anyone reporting information will remain anonymous. Information may be left in either Spanish or English.

For information contact Captain Ken Burchfield, Administrative Division Commander, at (205)670-6286 or through e-mail at KBurchfield@ShelbySO.com .

Fifth Murder Victim Identified
2008-09-04

The fifth of five victims discovered on August 20^th at an apartment on Buckhorn Cove has been positively identified by the Shelby County Coroner Diana Hawkins as Armando Ibarra Mendoza, 31 years of age, from Norcross, Georgia. The Alabama Department of Forensic Science confirmed the identification through medical records comparison.

There have been no new arrests in this case and the status of the suspects previously arrested and charged with Capital Murder has not changed. They remain jailed without bond. Sheriff’s investigators and investigators from numerous local, state and federal law enforcement agencies continue to search for witnesses in this case.

For information contact Captain Ken Burchfield, Administrative Division Commander, at (205)670-6286 or through e-mail at KBurchfield@ShelbySO.com .

Update on Homicide Investigation
2008-08-29

The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to investigate the murders of five men, whose bodies were discovered at a Buckhorn Cove apartment on Wednesday, August 20, 2008. Four of the five victim’s identities have been released and the fifth victim has been tentatively identified. The release of the fifth victim’s name is pending positive identification from the Shelby County Coroner’s Office.

Sheriff’s investigators and investigators from numerous local, state and federal law enforcement agencies continue to search for two more witnesses. The names of these individuals will not be released unless their status in this case changes.

In the course of this investigation, 24 search warrants were obtained and executed (17 of those in Shelby County and seven in Jefferson County). In all, 14 vehicles, 14 weapons including 12 assault rifles, one handgun, one shotgun, and approximately 426 grams of methamphetamine, 20 grams of cocaine and drug paraphernalia have been seized. Investigators continue to process and examine all of the evidence gathered to date. The Sheriff’s Office will work to ensure that the weapons seized do not make it back onto the street through judicial proceedings.

The status of the autopsies performed by the Alabama Department of Forensic Science has not changed. Sheriff’s investigators are awaiting the final autopsy and toxicology reports.

The status of the suspects arrested and charged with Capital Murder in this case has not changed. They remain jailed without bond.

The public is encouraged to sign up to receive the Sheriff’s Office’s press releases through e-mail. This is a free service and it is the quickest way to get information from our office. If you would like to receive our press releases, go to www.ShelbySO.com and click on “Current News”. When that page opens, click on the link “click here” at the top of the page and then enter your name and e-mail address. You will automatically receive any future press releases.

For information contact Captain Ken Burchfield, Administrative Division Commander, at (205)670-6286 or through e-mail at KBurchfield@ShelbySO.com .

Shelby County Drug Task Force Arrests 27
2008-08-28

In response to numerous narcotics complaints received by the Shelby County Drug Enforcement Task Force, a focused narcotics operation was conducted in the city of Alabaster. The operation spanned three months and focused on street level drug dealers. On August 22^nd the Shelby County Drug Enforcement Task Force along with the Alabaster Police Department, Pelham Police Department, Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, and the Drug Enforcement Administration executed a search warrant at a residence in the 1100 block of Simsville Road in Alabaster. Recovered in the search warrant were a number of firearms and a small amount of crack cocaine.

As a result of this operation the Shelby County Drug Enforcement Task Force arrested 27 individuals on a total of 57 arrest warrants, 51 of which were obtained by the Task Force for Unlawful Distribution of a Controlled Substance.

"We are very pleased with the outcome of this investigation", stated Deputy Chief Curtis Rigney of the Alabaster Police Department. " I hope this sends a message to all of those who choose to try to pollute our communities with illegal drugs", Rigney stated." This operation is a prime example of how different law enforcement agencies can work together to solve a common problem."

For information contact Lieutenant Cody Sumners, Shelby County Drug Enforcement Task Force Commander, at (205)670-0436 or through email at csumners@shelbyso.com.

Fourth Murder Victim Identified
2008-08-26

The fourth of five victims discovered at an apartment on Buckhorn Cove last week has been positively identified by the Shelby County Coroner’s Office as Angel Horacio Vega-Gonzalez, age 23. His place of residence is still undetermined. Three of the victims were previously identified and the fifth and final victim has been tentatively identified. The Coroner’s Office is awaiting records to confirm his identity and as soon as positive identification has been made, the Sheriff’s office will release that information.

Break in Buckhorn Cove Murder Investigation
2008-08-25

The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office would like to report to the public that four suspects in the murder of five men at an apartment on Buckhorn Cove in north Shelby County have been arrested and are currently being held at the Shelby County Jail. These suspects are identified as:

Castaneda, Alejandros., 31 years of age, from Birmingham, Al., is charged with two counts of capital murder (Murder for Consideration and Murder of Two or More Persons). He is being held without bond.

Castaneda, Juan Fransisco, 25 years of age, from Birmingham, Al., is charged with two counts of capital murder (Murder for Consideration and Murder of Two or More Persons). He is being held without bond.

Rodriguez, Jaime Duenas, 22 years of age, from San Antonio, Tx., is charged with two counts of capital murder (Murder for Consideration and Murder of Two or More Persons). He is being held without bond.

Jones, Christopher Scott, 40 years of age, from Birmingham, Al., is charged with two counts of capital murder (Murder for Consideration and Murder of Two or More Persons). He is being held without bond.

Sheriff’s investigators, with the assistance of many other local, state and federal investigators, developed enough information to identify the suspects and the motive in this crime. Four search warrants were executed today in Jefferson County, two at residences and two at businesses. The addresses are listed below.

Residence in the 1800 Block of Centerbrook Lane, Centerpoint, Alabama

Residence in the 100 block of Foxhill Court NW, Centerpoint, Alabama

Castaneda’s Tire in the 100 block of 20^th Court NW, Centerpoint, Alabama

People’s Choice Barber Shop in the 1800 block of Centerpoint Parkway, Centerpoint, Alabama

This investigation is not closed. Sheriff’s investigators are currently searching for two more persons of interest in this case and continue to search for more evidence. Sheriff Curry would like the resident’s of Shelby County to know he is confident that the suspects in custody are responsible for this crime and that it was not a random act.

Sheriff Curry and representatives of the other agencies that assisted the Sheriff’s Office with this investigation will hold a media conference tomorrow morning at 9:00 a.m. The conference will be held at the Sheriff’s Office’s Training Center, located at 574 McDow Road, in Columbiana.

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 .

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 and these suspects are in the process of being booked.

For information contact Captain Ken Burchfield, Administrative Division Commander, at (205)670-6286 or through e-mail at KBurchfield@ShelbySO.com .

$30,000.00 Total for Information
2008-08-24

Alabama Governor Bob Riley has authorized $10,000.00 for any information that leads to the capture and conviction of the suspect(s) responsible for the five deaths at the Buckhorn Cove apartment, on Wednesday August 20, 2008.

The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is offering $5,000.00 for any information leading to the arrest of the individual or individuals responsible for these murders.

The United States Marshal Service is offering $15,000.00 for information leading to the arrest of the individual or individuals responsible for these murders. The identity of the person or persons providing information will remain confidential. This brings the combined total of money offered for information in this case to $30,000.00.

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. Anyone reporting information will remain anonymous. Information may be left in either Spanish or English. A separate tip line, 1(877)298-3220, has been established that will be answered in Spanish twenty-four hours a day and seven days a week.

The investigation into these murders is continuing and has been on-going around the clock since the victims were discovered. The two remaining victims whose identities were not released on Friday have been tentatively identified and the Shelby County Coroner’s Office is working on confirming that identification and contacting the victim’s families. When that process has been completed, we will release their names.

With the help of all of the law enforcement agencies involved, some progress has been made in this case. Dozens of interviews have been conducted thus far, with some ongoing and others anticipated. There have been no arrest(s) and investigators are working to develop suspects. Sheriff Curry would like the Shelby County community as a whole, and specifically the Hispanic community, to know that while he does not believe they are in immediate danger, the identity of the murderer(s) and their current location remains unknown.

Released by Captain Ken Burchfield, Administrative Division Commander

(205)670-6286 or KBurchfield@ShelbySO.com

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