You would have to be living under a rock to not be aware that two of our state’s metropolitan areas have a serious problem with violent crime. Montgomery and Birmingham have become crime-ridden war zones that resemble third world countries like Mexico, run by drug cartels.

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At the request of the Baldwin County District Attorney’s Office, Special Agents with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) launched an investigation into an assault and robbery which occurred on May 18, on Interstate 65 near the 41 mile marker in Baldwin County. ALEA Special Agents identified Mike Thomas, 28, of Stockbridge, Ga., as the suspect.

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Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall today applauded the introduction of Senate Bill 176 and House Bill 307, also known as the Speedy Trial Act, legislation aimed at expediting trials for violent criminal cases, reducing court backlogs, and ensuring swift justice for victims. This crucial reform will be sponsored by Senator Will Barfoot (R-Pike Road), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Representative Jim Hill (R-Moody), Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee. The measure is a decisive step toward enhancing public safety, respecting victims of crime, securing witnesses, and ultimately, ensuring that justice is served in an efficient manner.