Hanceville, Sheriff's Offices

Hanceville police arrests, dispatcher’s death, corruption allegations threaten department: What we know today
A grand jury recommended abolishing the department after six arrests they said came from a "rampant culture of corruption."
Hanceville Police Department called ‘a criminal enterprise’ following indictment of chief, 4 officers on corruption charges
Three officers with the Hanceville Police Department have been arrested, mayor Jim Sawyer confirmed to CBS 42 Wednesday.
Grand jury calls for abolition of Hanceville Police Department after arrest of officers, death of dispatcher
A grand jury in Cullman County is calling for the immediate abolishment of the Hanceville Police Department following the arrests of multiple officers.
Hanceville police dispatcher died of drug overdose at work, coroner says
A Hanceville police dispatcher found dead at work in 2024 died from a drug overdose, authorities announced Wednesday. Christopher Michael Willingham, 49, was found dead Aug. 23 in his office. The discovery was made shortly after 11 a.
Hanceville community members share mixed reaction to Hanceville officer arrests
Following the arrests of five Hanceville police officers, some Hanceville residents are expressing a mix in reaction to the news.
5 Hanceville police officers arrested following dispatcher's overdose death
Five Hanceville Police officers and one of their spouses face charges following an investigation into the overdose death of a dispatcher found in his office at the Hanceville Police Department
‘Culture of corruption’ may destroy Hanceville Police Department: Scandal shocks small college town
The death of a dispatcher and drug-related arrests of police officers thrust an Alabama town into the national spotlight.
Three officers, city of Hanceville, targets of 2022 lawsuit claiming police brutality
Three officers and the city of Hanceville are the target of a 2022 lawsuit that alleges the officers abused a former city employee before forcing him to retire.
Alabama police force put on leave after grand jury says it operated like a "criminal enterprise"
The Hanceville police chief and four of his officers are accused of mishandling or removing materials from the department's ...
2022 federal lawsuit alleges assault, misconduct, and cover-ups in Hanceville PD
A federal lawsuit alleging corruption within the Hanceville Police Department has surfaced, following the arrests and indictments of five officers.
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District Attorney discusses impact of Hanceville police scandal on pending cases
FOX54 has also reviewed a lawsuit filed in 2024 against the city by former Hanceville police officer Lowell Hadder. The suit ...
‘It’s embarrassing for a lot of people': Hanceville residents react to PD arrests
For a city the size of Hanceville in Cullman County, the word typically travels fast. At least that’s the case after the ...
Evidence tampering and abuse of power charges lead to community outrage in Hanceville
Five Hanceville police officers, including the chief, have been indicted on charges including tampering with physical ...
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Hanceville residents say they are not shocked by police department indictments
COMING UP IN YOUR FULL FORECAST, HANCEVILLE RESIDENTS ARE REELING TODAY AFTER FIVE MEMBERS OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT WERE ...
Local attorney weighs in on impact on criminal cases in Hanceville
Local defense attorney Roger Appell is weighing in on whether prosecutors may have to dismiss many of the pending cases in Hanceville.