June 29 – July 5, 2026
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Serve & Protect Review
Sheriff Michael Howell
Jail population as of July 5: 32 inmates
Males: 24
Females: 8
ARRESTS
On June 29, Deputy Payton arrested Dawson Arthur Shutes, a citizen of Ashland, on the charge of Obstructing Governmental Operations. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $1,500 bond.
On June 29, Deputy Payton arrested Andrew Charles Hamilton, a citizen of Sylacauga, on the charge of Domestic Violence 3rd Degree. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $2,500 bond.
On June 30, Deputy Payton arrested Marty Williams Abbott, a citizen of Sylacauga, on the charges of Theft of Property 4th Degree and Criminal Trespassing 3rd Degree. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $3,000 bond.
On July 1, Deputy Kelley arrested Britney Sashey Perez, a citizen of Orlando, Fla., on the charges of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – 1st Offense, Possession of a Controlled Substance- Methamphetamine, and Possession of Marijuana 2nd. She was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $12,500 bond.
On July 1, Deputy Kelley arrested Victor Lewis Dowdell Jr., a citizen of Auburn, on the charge of Possession of Marijuana 2nd. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $2,500 bond.
On July 2, Deputy Davenport arrested Zhikeyis Jamikal McElrath, a citizen of Alexander City, on the charge of Domestic Violence 3rd – Menacing. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $2,500 bond.
On July 5, Deputy Payton arrested Katylyn Marie Kirk, a citizen of Sylacauga, on the charge of Disorderly Conduct/Disturbing Peace. She was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $500 bond.
CALLS FOR SERVICE
STEWARTVILLE
On July 1, Deputies were dispatched to US Highway 231 after receiving reports of Theft of Property. An incident report was taken and the case is under investigation.
On July 2, Deputies were dispatched to Coosa County Road 74 after receiving reports of a crime in progress. Deputies arrived and assessed the situation; everything was okay.
On July 2, Deputies were dispatched to Coosa County Road 78 after receiving reports of a suspicious person. Deputies arrived and assessed the situation; everything was okay.
On July 4, Deputies were dispatched to US Highway 231 after receiving reports of a disabled motorist. Deputies assisted the motorist without incident.
On July 4, Deputies were dispatched to Coosa County Road 41 after receiving reports of a suspicious person. Deputies arrived and assessed the situation; everything was okay.
On July 5, Deputies were dispatched to Coosa County Road 150 after receiving reports of an Assault. An incident report was taken for information purposes.
MARBLE VALLEY
On July 1, Deputies were dispatched to Laurie Ann Drive after receiving reports of a suspicious vehicle. Deputies arrived and assessed the situation; everything was okay.
WEOGUFKA
On July 3, Deputies were dispatched to Coosa County Road 5 after receiving reports of a suspicious person. Deputies arrived and assessed the situation; everything was okay.
HANOVER
On July 5, Deputies were dispatched to US Highway 231 after receiving reports of a disabled motorist. Deputies assisted the motorist without incident.
RICHVILLE
On June 30, Deputies were dispatched to AL Highway 22 after receiving a request for a citizen assist. Deputies assisted the citizen without incident.
On July 1, Deputies were dispatched to AL Highway 22 after receiving reports of a disabled motorist. Deputies assisted the motorist without incident.
On July 3, Deputies were dispatched to Coosa County Road 29 after receiving reports of a fight. Deputies arrived and assessed the situation; everything was okay.
ROCKFORD
On June 29, Deputies were dispatched to School Street after receiving a request for a citizen assist. Deputies assisted the citizen without incident.
On June 29, Deputies were dispatched to School Street after receiving a request for a citizen assist. Deputies assisted the citizen without incident.
On June 30, Deputies were dispatched to Coosa County Road 40 after receiving reports of a domestic in progress. An incident report was taken for information purposes.
On June 30, Deputies were dispatched to US Highway 231 after receiving reports of a reckless driver. Deputies made negative contact with said driver.
On July 1, Deputies were dispatched to US Highway 231 after receiving reports of a disabled motorist. Deputies assisted the motorist without incident.
On July 1, Deputies were dispatched to US Highway 231 after receiving reports of a disabled motorist. Deputies assisted the motorist without incident.
On July 5, Deputies were dispatched to Jolene Street after receiving an animal complaint. Deputies arrived and assessed the situation; no report needed/wanted.
RAY
On June 29, Deputies were dispatched to Holloway Mill after receiving reports of property damage. An incident report was taken for information purposes.
On June 29, Deputies were dispatched to Coosa County Road 155 after receiving reports of property damage. An incident report was taken for information purposes.
EQUALITY
On June 30, Deputies were dispatched to AL Highway 9 after receiving a request for a citizen assist. Deputies assisted the citizen without incident.
KELLYTON
On June 29, Deputies were dispatched to Coosa County Road 50 after receiving reports of a shooting. Deputies arrived and assessed the situation; negative contact was made.
On June 30, Deputies were dispatched to Church Street after receiving reports of Theft of Property. An incident report was taken and the case is under investigation.
On June 30, Deputies were dispatched to Coosa County Road 321 after receiving a request for a citizen assist. Deputies assisted the citizen without incident.
On July 1, Deputies were dispatched to US Highway 280 after receiving reports of a disabled motorist. Deputies assisted the motorist without incident.
On July 2, Deputies were dispatched to Coosa County Road 77 after receiving a request for a citizen assist. Deputies made negative contact with said citizen.
On July 3, Deputies were dispatched to AL Highway 9 after receiving reports of a disabled motorist. Deputies assisted the motorist without incident.
COTTAGE GROVE/HISSOP
On July 2, Deputies were dispatched to Coosa County Road 93 after receiving reports of Trespassing. Deputies made negative contact with said trespasser.
On July 2, Deputies were dispatched to Coosa County Road 133 after receiving reports of shots fired. Deputies arrived and assessed the situation; everything was okay.
MT OLIVE
On July 3, Deputies were dispatched to US Highway 280 after receiving reports of a disabled motorist. Deputies assisted the motorist without incident.
GOODWATER
On June 30, Deputies were dispatched to AL Highway 9 after receiving reports of a suspicious person. Deputies arrived and assessed the situation; everything was okay.
On July 5, Deputies were dispatched to Coosa County Road 52 after receiving reports of a suspicious person. Deputies arrived and assessed the situation; everything was okay.
LAKE MARTIN
On July 2, Deputies were dispatched to AL State Highway 259 after receiving reports of an abandoned vehicle. Deputies arrived and the vehicle was logged.
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
On June 30, Deputies were dispatched to Coosa County Road 29 after receiving reports of a suspicious person. Deputies arrived and assessed the situation; everything was okay.
