Perry County Sheriff's Office

10/19/2026

Perry County Sheriff’s Office

Jadine Oates, 25, of Greensboro, Alabama, was arrested on October 17, 2026, by the Perry County Sheriff’s Office.

Charges:

* Negotiating Worthless Inst
* Negotiating Worthless Inst
* Negotiating Worthless Inst
* Negotiating Worthless Inst

Bond: $1,000

⚖️ Presumption of Innocence:

All persons arrested or charged with a crime are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

Perry County Sheriff’s Office

10/14/2026

🚨 SCAM ALERT – PERRY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE 🚨

Attention, Citizens of Perry County!

The Perry County Sheriff’s Office has received reports of scam phone calls from individuals pretending to represent the Sheriff’s Office and requesting money.

⚠️ PLEASE BE AWARE: The Perry County Sheriff’s Office will NEVER call you and ask for money over the phone.

If you receive one of these calls, do not provide any personal or financial information, and do not send money.

We encourage anyone who receives a suspicious call to report the incident to the Perry County Sheriff’s Office at 334-683-6534.

Thank you for helping us keep our community safe!

Perry County Sheriff’s Office

10/11/2026

🚨 Perry County Sheriff’s Office – Holiday Closure Notice 🚨

The Perry County Sheriff’s Office will be CLOSED on Monday, October 12, 2026, in observance of Columbus Day.

Our office will reopen on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, for normal business hours.

🚨 If you have an emergency, please call 911.

We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday!

Perry County Sheriff’s Office

10/10/2026

Perry County Sheriff’s Office

Derrick Childs, 47, of Marion, Alabama, was arrested on October 9, 2026, by the Perry County Sheriff’s Office.

Charge:
Unlawful Distribution or Furnishing of a Controlled Substance

Bond: $5,000

All persons arrested or charged with a crime are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

Perry County Sheriff’s Office

10/10/2026

🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT – PLEASE USE CAUTION 🚨

⚠️ DOWNED TREES AND POWER LINES ⚠️

The Perry County Sheriff’s Office is advising motorists that trees and power lines are down near the intersection of Highway 14 and Highway 183, near Sprott Store.

🚧 PLEASE AVOID THIS AREA! 🚧

Crews have been notified and are en route to clear the roadway and address the downed power lines.

⚠️ SAFETY REMINDERS:
✅ Avoid the area and use an alternate route.
✅ Never approach or touch downed power lines.
✅ Slow down and use extreme caution while driving.
✅ Follow all directions from emergency personnel.

We ask everyone to remain patient as crews work to make the area safe.

🚨 If you encounter an emergency, call 911.

Please stay safe and drive carefully!

Perry County Sheriff’s Office

10/08/2026

Perry County Sheriff’s Office

Ja’rodrick Woods, 24, of Marion, Alabama, was arrested on October 8, 2026, by the Perry County Sheriff’s Office.

Charges:

* Attempted Murder
* Discharging a Fi***rm into an Occupied Vehicle
* Criminal Mischief, 2nd Degree

Bond: No Bond

Special Thanks:

The Perry County Sheriff’s Office would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the Selma Police Department for their assistance in locating and apprehending the suspect. Their cooperation and teamwork played an important role in bringing this individual into custody.

We appreciate the continued partnership between law enforcement agencies as we work together to keep our communities safe.

⚖️ Presumption of Innocence:
All persons arrested or charged with a crime are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

Perry County Sheriff’s Office

10/05/2026

Brain Jackson, 50, of Marion, Alabama, was arrested on October 5, 2026, by the Alabama State Fire Marshal’s Office.

Charge:
Arson in the Second Degree

Bond: $7,500

All persons arrested or charged with a crime are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

Perry County Sheriff’s Office

10/03/2026

09/21/2026

Charlie Gary, 75, of Uniontown, Alabama, was arrested on September 20, 2026, by the Perry County Sheriff’s Office.

Charge:
Burglary in the Third Degree

Bond: $2,500

All persons arrested or charged with a crime are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

Perry County Sheriff’s Office

09/19/2026

Lamont Howard, 44, of Marion, Alabama, was arrested on September 19, 2026, by the Perry County Sheriff’s Office on multiple charges.

All persons arrested or charged with a crime are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

Perry County Sheriff’s Office