Cleburne County Sheriff’s Office Apprehends Suspect in Domestic Violence Investigation
CLEBURNE COUNTY, AL — The Cleburne County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that Ethan Nathaniel Pirkle was taken into custody without incident on August 7, 2025. Authorities expressed appreciation to community members for remaining vigilant and extended special thanks to those who assisted in locating and apprehending Pirkle. Sheriff Jon Daniel shared, “This arrest is a […]
Human Remains on I-20 Identified as Missing Man; Cleburne Sheriff Urges Mental Health Awareness
Cleburne County, AL — The Cleburne County Sheriff’s Office has officially confirmed that the human remains discovered on Interstate 20 on June 22, 2025, belong to Peter Alexander Robinson, a man who was reported missing from Austin, Texas in December 2022. According to Sheriff Jon Daniel, evidence found at the scene initially suggested a possible […]
Flash Floods Claim Life of Young Hero in Cleburne County, AL
Cleburne County, AL — Early Sunday morning, the Cleburne County Sheriff’s Department responded to two separate emergency incidents caused by flash flooding across the region. Both incidents involved vehicles that were swept off roadways by rapidly rising water, with one tragically resulting in a fatality. The first incident occurred shortly before 5:00 a.m. near the […]
Pedestrian Killed in Early Morning Crash on I-20 in Cleburne County
Cleburne County, AL — A single-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian on Interstate 20 has resulted in the death of a Pell City woman. The incident occurred at approximately 4:30 a.m. on Friday, July 18, near the 208 mile marker, about three miles east of Heflin. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Kristi D. Browning, […]
Three Arrested in Fentanyl Trafficking Investigation in Cleburne County
Heflin, AL — On July 17, 2025, the Cleburne County Sheriff’s Office, with support from the 7th Judicial Major Crimes Unit, executed a narcotics search warrant at a residence on 4th Street West as part of an ongoing investigation into illegal drug activity. During the operation, law enforcement officials seized a trafficking quantity of fentanyl […]
Woman Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-20 in Cleburne County
Cleburne County, AL – A three-vehicle crash on Interstate 20 early Sunday morning, July 6, resulted in the death of a 74-year-old woman from Summerville, South Carolina, and left another individual injured. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), the crash occurred at approximately 7:23 a.m. near the 207 mile marker, about two miles […]
Cleburne County Sheriff’s Office Releases June 2025 Monthly Report
CLEBURNE COUNTY, AL — The Cleburne County Sheriff’s Office has released its monthly summary for June 2025, detailing operations, jail activity, and community engagement efforts. The report was issued by Sheriff Jon Daniel, Jail Administrator Clay Smith, and Chief Clerk Paula Roberson. Jail Operations and Work DetailAs of June 30, the inmate population stood at […]
Human Remains Discovered Near I-20 in Cleburne County; Investigation Ongoing
Cleburne County, AL – On June 22, 2025, the Cleburne County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of possible human remains discovered in a wooded area near the 194-mile marker off Interstate 20. Upon arrival, deputies confirmed the presence of remains and secured the area. A multi-agency response was initiated to process the scene and begin […]
Cleburne County Deputies Seize Meth, Firearms During Narcotics Search
HEFLIN, AL – On Friday, June 13, 2025, the Cleburne County Sheriff’s Department, with assistance from the Ranburne Police Department and the 7th Judicial Major Crimes Unit, executed a narcotics search warrant at a residence located in the 700 block of County Road 41. The operation was part of an ongoing investigation into suspected illegal […]
ALEAF Hosts Police Week Luncheon at JSU Stadium to Honor Law Enforcement in 7th Judicial Circuit
Jacksonville, AL – The Alabama Law Enforcement Appreciation Foundation (ALEAF) hosted its annual Police Week Luncheon from May 12 to May 15 at Jacksonville State University (JSU) Stadium, providing meals, recognition, and camaraderie to law enforcement officers and dispatchers serving the 7th Judicial Circuit. The event ran daily from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., offering […]