Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry (left) and DA Champ Crocker during a Feb. 19, 2025, press conference. CCSO. The jurors said they have “zero confidence” in the department’s ability to operate.

Cullman County District Attorney Champ Crocker announced Wednesday that Hanceville Police Chief Jason Marlin, four of his officers and one of their wives had been indicted on corruption, tampering ...

An Alabama grand jury has recommended that a city's police department be "immediately abolished," finding there is a "rampant culture of ... Cullman County District Attorney Champ Crocker said.

An Alabama grand jury called for the immediate abolishment of a local police department after five officers were indicted on multiple felony and misdemeanor charges, officials said Wednesday.

The citizens of Hanceville deserve to have public safety," Crocker said. The city council will meet Feb. 27 to discuss the future of the police department, the mayor said.

A grand jury recommended abolishing a small Alabama police department because of a "rampant culture of corruption" after charging five officers with a variety of crimes, officials announced Wednesday.

Cullman County District Attorney Champ Crocker speaks at a news conference Wednesday, announcing a grand jury had indicted five Hanceville, Alabama, police officers with a variety of crimes.

Cullman County District Attorney Champ Crocker announced Wednesday that five Hanceville police officers were indicted on corruption and drug charges.

An Alabama grand jury called for the immediate abolishment of a local police department after five officers were indicted on multiple felony and misdemeanor charges, officials said Wednesday.