On March 12, 2013 Dale County Deputies responded to a residential burglary on County Road 11 in Ariton. Upon arrival Deputies observed evidence of where the suspect(s) made forcible entry into the home. During the preliminary investigation Deputies  learned that multiple firearms, fishing poles and other hunting equipment were taken during the burglary.

If you have any information about the burglary you are urged to contact the Dale County Sheriff's Office @ 774-2335.
 
The Sheriff's Office is offering a cash reward for information leading to the arrest of the person(s) responsible.

Source: Dale County Sheriff's Office

On 03/09/2013 Dale County Deputies responded to a farm on County Road 9 South of Newton in reference to a theft in progress.  While en route, Deputies were advised that the victim had (3) suspects at gun point awaiting their arrival. Deputies along with  Sheriff Olson arrived and  detained the suspects.  The  victim stated that he  received a call the day before from a neighbor  in regards to a suspicious red pick-up truck in the area. The victim stated that as he was checking his property he observed a red pick-up truck in a wooded area approximately ½ mile off the roadway.  The truck was loaded with scrap metal the suspects were in the process of removing from the victim’s property. All (3) suspects were arrested for Theft of Property 2nd and transported to the Dale County Jail.  

Suspect #1: Nicholas Edward Freese 18 yoa Newton, Al

Suspect #2: Sean Martin Yates 48 yoa Newton, Al

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2013

@ 1:54 pm.  Criminal Mischief 3rd/Criminal Trespass 3rd.  Debra Ln.  Victim (Chantel N. Floyd) stated an unknown suspect attempted to enter the rear of her residence by damaging the back door and door jam.

@ 2:49 am.  Domestic Violence 3rd, Criminal Mischief.  N. Court Sq.  Victim (Robert D. Buchanan) stated during an argument suspect (Sheri L. Buchanan) damaged some of his property.

@ 4:08 am.  Domestic Dispute.  Deese Rd.  (Joseph A. Womack) and (Annie Womach) were arguing over personal matters.

@ 9:22 am.  Harassment.  US 231 S.  Victim (Rachel C. Hammerle) stated suspect (Clint Coslett) came into the store cursing her and made a threatening gesture with his hands.