Dec. 29, 2025 – Jan. 4, 2026
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Serve & Protect Review
Sheriff Michael Howell
Jail population as of Jan. 4: 41 inmates
Males: 32
Females: 9
ARRESTS
On December 29, Deputy Kelley arrested Christopher Michael Palmer, a citizen of Weogufka, on the charge of Domestic Violence 3rd. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $2,500 bond.
On December 30, Sgt. Ward arrested Robert Lee Eslinger Jr, a citizen of Childersburg, on the charge of Harassment (Simple Assault). He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $500 bond.
On December 30, Sgt. Ward arrested Kamron Jamar Sandlin, a citizen of Anniston, on the charge of Possession of Marijuana 2nd. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $2,500 bond.
On December 30, Deputy Kelley arrested Demetrius Ladell Norwood Jr., a citizen of Munford, on the charges of Possession of Marijuana 2nd and Speeding – Less than 25MPH. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $3,000 bond.
On December 30, Lt. Moon arrested Barbara Lee Watkins, a citizen of Goodwater, on the charge of Chemical Endangerment of a Child. She was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $7,500 bond.
On January 3, Deputy Kelley arrested Keyundra Williams, a citizen of Sylacauga, on the charges of Failure to Appear in Court x2. She was processed into the Coosa County Jail with an $836 cash bond.
On January 3, Deputy Kelley arrested Rose Marie Harrison Josey, a citizen of Talladega, on the charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana 2nd, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 1st. She was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $10,000 bond.
On January 3, Deputy Kelley arrested Christopher Wayne Gordy, a citizen of Oxford, on the charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 1st, and Giving False Identification to a Law Enforcement Officer. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $12,500 bond.
On January 3, Deputy Moeser arrested Dustin Harrison Goodwin, a citizen of Sterrett, on the charge of Disorderly Conduct/Disturbing the Peace. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $500 bond.
CALLS FOR SERVICE
STEWARTVILLE
On December 30, Deputies were dispatched to US Highway 231 after receiving reports of a reckless driver. Deputies made negative contact with said driver.
On January 3, Deputies were dispatched to Coosa County Road 150 after receiving reports of Harassment. Deputies arrived and assessed the situation. A report was taken for information purposes.
HANOVER
On January 3, Deputies were dispatched to Coosa County Road 157 after receiving reports regarding an animal. Deputies arrived and assessed the situation. A report was taken for information purposes.
GOODWATER
On December 30, Deputies were dispatched to US Highway 280 after receiving reports of a reckless driver. Deputies made negative contact with said driver.
KELLYTON
On December 30, Deputies were dispatched to Spruce Street after receiving reports of Assault. Deputies arrived and assessed the situation; no report was needed/wanted.
On December 30, Deputies were dispatched to Pine Tree Road after receiving a noise complaint. Deputies made negative contact with the source of the noise.
On January 1, Deputies were dispatched to AL Highway 9 after receiving reports of a suspicious vehicle. The call was transferred to another agency.
On January 2, Deputies were dispatched to McClellan Road after receiving reports of Theft of Property. A report was taken, and the case is under investigation.
On January 2, Deputies were dispatched to Coosa County Road 85 after receiving reports of a suspicious person. Deputies made negative contact with said subject.
On January 2, Deputies were dispatched to Trailer Park Road after receiving a noise complaint. Deputies made negative contact with the source of the noise.
On January 3, Deputies were dispatched to Coosa County Road 85 after receiving reports of animals in the roadway. Deputies assisted with removing animals from the roadway.
On January 3, Deputies were dispatched to Coosa County Road 87 after receiving reports of a disabled motorist. Deputies assisted the motorist without incident.
RICHVILLE
On January 3, Deputies were dispatched to Coosa County Road 1 after receiving reports of Burglary. Deputies arrived and assessed the situation. A report was taken, and the case is under investigation.
On January 4, Deputies were dispatched to AL Highway 22 after receiving reports of a disabled motorist. Deputies assisted the motorist without incident.
ROCKFORD
On January 2, Deputies were dispatched to AL Highway 22 after receiving reports of vehicle damage. A report was taken for information purposes.
COTTAGE GROVE/HISSOP
On January 3, Deputies were dispatched to Coosa County Road 79 after receiving reports of a suspicious vehicle. Deputies arrived and assessed the situation and determined everything was okay.
On January 4, Deputies were dispatched to AL Highway 22 after receiving reports of a mental patient requiring assistance. Deputies arrived, assessed the situation and assisted the citizen without incident.
EQUALITY
On January 1, Deputies were dispatched to AL Highway 259 after receiving reports regarding an animal. Deputies arrived, assessed the situation and gave advice;no report needed/wanted.
On January 4, Deputies were dispatched to AL Highway 259 after receiving reports of loose livestock. Deputies made negative with said livestock.
RAY
On December 30, Deputies were dispatched to Coosa County Road 91 after receiving reports of a mental patient requiring assistance. Deputies arrived and assessed the situation. A report was taken for information purposes.
On December 30, Deputies were dispatched to Coosa County Road 91 after receiving reports of an unwanted person. Deputies arrived and assessed the situation; no report was needed/wanted.
On December 31, Deputies were dispatched to Coosa County Road 91 after receiving reports of Criminal Mischief. Deputies arrived and assessed the situation. A report was taken for information purposes.
On December 31, Deputies were dispatched to AL Highway 22 after receiving reports of a domestic dispute. Deputies made negative contact with said subject.
On December 31, Deputies were dispatched to Coosa County Road 155 after receiving a request for a citizen assist. The call was transferred to another agency.
On January 2, Deputies were dispatched to Coosa County Road 91 after receiving reports of an unwanted person. Deputies arrived and assessed the situation; no report was needed/wanted.
SMYRNA
On January 2, Deputies were dispatched to Coosa County Road 48 after receiving an animal complaint. Deputies arrived and assessed the situation; no report needed/wanted.
On January 3, Deputies were dispatched to Coosa County Road 83 after receiving reports of a suspicious vehicle. Deputies made negative contact with said vehicle.
SPEED
On January 1, Deputies were dispatched to Coosa County Road 304 after receiving reports of an unwanted person. Deputies arrived and assessed the situation and gave advice; no report needed/wanted.
LAKE MARTIN
On December 30, Deputies were dispatched to AL Highway 259 after receiving an animal complaint. Deputies made negative contact with said animal.
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
On January 2, Deputies were dispatched to Antler Loop after receiving reports of an unwanted person. Deputies arrived and assessed the situation; no report needed/wanted.
On January 3, Deputies were dispatched to Underwater Bridge Road after receiving reports of Assault. A report was taken for information purposes.
