Monday, June 29, 2009
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Most Wanted Frederick Antonio Bowers Status: Wanted Date of Birth: 24-Feb-79 Race: Black Sex: Male Height : 5’10” Weight : 225 Hair Color: Black Eye Color: Brown Charges: Arrest Order-Child Support
Dimir Ranz Burton Status: Wanted Date of Birth : 30-Jun-71 Race: Black Sex: Male Height : 6’1” Weight : 212 Hair Color: Black Eye Color: Brown Charges: Arrest Order-Child Support
Marcus Issac Curry Status: Wanted Date of Birth : 07-Jun-85 Race: Black Sex: Male Height : 5’8” Weight : 150 Hair Color: Black Eye Color: Brown Charges: Dist Cntr Sub (Prob Revoc)
Kevin Ray Fort Status: Wanted Date of Birth : 06-Sep-83 Race: White Sex: Male Height : 5’9” Weight : 160 Hair Color: Brown Eye Color: Green Charges: Poss Marij II (Alias)
Frederick Garrett Status: Wanted Date of Birth : 21-Jun-00 Race: Black Sex: Male Height : 5’11 Weight : 173 Hair Color: Black Eye Color: Brown Charges: Arrest Order-Child Support
Antonio Deundre Rawls Status: Wanted Date of Birth : 16-Sep-86 Race: Black Sex: Male Height : 5’9” Weight : 160 Hair Color: Black Eye Color: Brown Charges: Burg III (Alias)
Tommy Ryan Edwards Robert Lederea English Status: Wanted Status: Wanted Date of Birth : 29-Dec-75 Date of Birth : 28-Jan-78 Race: White Race: Black Sex: Male Sex: Male Height : 5’11 Height : 5’11” Weight : 200 Weight : 255 Hair Color: Red Hair Color: Black Eye Color: Blue Eye Color: Brown Charges: Charges: Thft Prop I (Alias), Obscur Veh Id (Alias) Arrest Order-Child Support
Joshua Blake Stovall Status: Wanted Date of Birth : 26-Mar-89 Race: White Sex: Male Height : 5’9” Weight : 165 Hair Color: Brown Eye Color: Brown Charges: Poss/Rec Cntr Sub - Arrest Order
Rex Lavon Surrett II Status: Wanted Date of Birth : 25-Mar-68 Race: White Sex: Male Height : 5’9” Weight : 150 Hair Color: Brown Eye Color: Brown Charges: Arrest Order-Child Support
If you have any information about these persons call the Calhoun County/Anniston Crime Stoppers Tip Line (256) 238-1414 Calhoun County’s Most Wanted on TV24 (1490 Arrests) Tune in Tuesday Nights at 7:30 p.m. and Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m.
Calhoun County MAY 2009 Statistics Warrants Served – 195 Civil Papers Served – 1201 Telephone Calls Processed – 27062 Courthouse Visitors – 17840 Visitors to Inmates – 2025 Inmates Booked In – 306 Inmates Booked Out – 288 Average Inmate Population – 483
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Most Wanted Keith Dewayne Allen Wanted for Robbery 1st degree. Contact the Anniston Police Department at 238-1800 or Crime Stoppers at 238-1414.
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Friends unite to help find missing woman By Theresa Shadrix Consolidated Publishing Co. It’s been almost one month since Kelley Henderson Howard, 41, of Pell City was reported missing by her husband, Boyd Howard. Every minute that passes seems to deepen the agony for family and friends who want to find Howard. But through the unanswered questions and helplessness, three of Howard’s childhood friends have discovered that the bond of childhood friendship knows no limits. Susan Nierling of Atlanta, Cristy Hicks of Wellborn, and Karen Cox of Munford, graduated from Wellborn High School with Howard in 1986. Since the first grade, their lives were intertwined with school functions, Girl Scouts, and childhood dreams. So, it’s no coincidence that when they heard about Howard’s disappearance from Family Dentistry in Riverside on June 2, where she worked as a dental hygienist, they came together. Just like everyone else, they wait by the phone and search media Web sites for the latest news. “Kelley and I have been friends since first grade and I’m having a hard time,” Nierling said. “There’s nothing we can do so we pray and try to tell as many people about her.” The last time Nierling talked to Howard was at their twentieth class reunion, which was three years ago. She said Howard was her usual energetic self and it was like old times. Living in Atlanta makes it difficult for her to do much of anything so she started a group on Facebook, “Help Find Kelley Henderson Howard - MISSING “ and it has grown from 22 members to almost 2,800 in just a few weeks. Through the group, Nierling shares news links, encouragement and Howard’s missing flyer. She said the group has members from all over the nation and she never knows if one might have information about Howard. Cox has known Kelley since before first grade and
talked to her last a few weeks before her disappearance. She said there was nothing out of the ordinary in their conversation and they were just catching up. She said it seems out of character for Howard to not be in touch with her family because they are so close. “Her son means the world to her and there is no way she would not be in touch with him.” Cox and Nierling organized a prayer vigil and balloon release for former classmates and friends at Wellborn Park on June 11. Pell City Methodist Church held a candlelight vigil on June 17 for family and friends. The women said the fear of the unknown has extended to their own children as they try to deal with Howard’s disappearance. “I went to the balloon release prayer vigil. I took my twin daughters and I had to sit down and explain to them what was happening,” Cox said. Other than posting flyers and using the Internet to post information, prayer seems to be the way family and friends are coping with no news. “I pray throughout the day,” said Hicks. “I know things are in God’s timing and we get impatient and want answers right now. But I have to keep a little sanity in that it will all be revealed in God’s timing.” More than anything, they know their pain is nothing compared to Howard’s family. “My biggest thing is that I can’t imagine what her family is going through. Just being a friend, I find myself waking up in the middle of the night and I can’t get any sleep. I’m very restless and very nervous,” Hicks said. Everyone who knows her speaks of her “bubbly” personality and constant smile. Before working for Family Dentistry, Howard was a dental hygienist for Smiles by Lynch in Oxford. Dr. Steven Lynch said both Howard
and Ricky Van Mitchell, who owned Family Dentistry worked at his office. Howard worked for Lynch about three or four years and Mitchell for about one year. When Mitchell opened his own practice in Riverside several years ago, Howard went with him. Lynch said that his office was shocked to hear about the disappearance and they too are not sure what to do to help. “We were all in shock. The girls in my office found out about it before I did and called to find out what was going on. “We are asking ourselves, ‘what can we do?’” He said his office used their automated email newsletter and sent information about Howard to all of their patients and they put up flyers at the office. “It’s kind of scary when something like that happens to someone you know. She’s just disappeared.”
Contact Theresa Shadrix at tshadrix@annistonstar.com or 256-235-3539. Details about the disappearance of Kelley Henderson Howard: •On Tuesday, June 2, Howard was at work, Family Dentistry in Riverside, alone. •Howard was on the phone with her mother, Peggy Henderson, around noon and stated someone was at the door. It was the last known communication with Howard. •Howard requested vacation time that was to begin on June 2. Her husband, Boyd, was unaware of the requested time off. •Boyd Howard reported his wife missing on Thurs., June 3.
Crime prevention takes common sense By Jalon Turner Consolidated Publishing Co.
“If we all band together, we can make our community a safer place.” Sheriff Larry Amerson Preventing crime is more than installing security systems and having a guard dog. It takes old-fashioned common sense and paying attention to small details, according to local law enforcement. “Lock your car every time you get out,” Joshua Doggrell, an investigator with the Anniston Police Department recommends. “Even if it is just for a minute, whether it is cold and your heater is running or hot and the air conditioner is running. Even in your driveway.” Driveway theft is not uncommon and Sergeant L.G. Owens of the Oxford Police Department said locking car doors could have prevented recent incidences in Oxford. “We had a rash of car burglaries in the Sherwood Forest area. Some of the victims left credit cards and they were taken to a local business.” Owens said they identified two subjects after they were recorded on security cameras making purchases with stolen credit cards and charges are pending. Owens said in the summer months, leaving out yard equipment could be a strong temptation for criminals. “Unemployment is horrible and some people are looking to steal. It is their means.” When you are at home, common sense should also be used for personal safety. “Don’t go to the door for anybody that might be trying to sell something,” Owens said. “The city of Oxford doesn’t allow door-to-door sales.” Doggrell said criminals use various tactics, like doorto-door sales, to find out if a homeowner is home. “If someone knocks on your door and has a story such
as, they are out of gas or would like to cut your grass, or needs directions because there lost, these could all be stories someone has prepared in case they were attempting to burglarize your house, and you unexpectedly answered the door.” He said anything out of the ordinary should be reported to your local police department, so they can have the identity of a possible suspect. “Never open the door if you do not know who it is. You can simply talk through the door to be safe. Never let anyone you do not know (be aware) that you are home alone.” If you are planning to be away from home, Doggrell suggests that you not announce it on online social networking sites. “People that are on Facebook or MySpace that write things like they are going out of town to the beach are advertising it.” He said to be sure not to reveal on public forums when you are planning a vacation or going to be out of the house for any period of time. And, if you plan to be away, he said to create the appearance that you are at home. “When leaving your house, do whatever you can do to give the appearance that someone is still at home. Leave a light on, a radio or a car in the driveway. If you are worried about the cost of electricity, it is cheaper than becoming a victim,” he said. Theft of property happens not only in homes but also public places, so Owens said to use caution when shopping. “Do not leave valuable’s visible in your car when you go shopping, like GPS devices, laptops, cell phones, expensive name brand products.” If you must leave items in your car, Doggrell said to carry an old shirt or a towel
in your car and use it to cover up items can prevent theft. If you are a victim of property theft, Calhoun County Sheriff Larry Amerson said it helps in the investigation if you keep records. “The most important thing a person who is a victim of crime can do is have a list of their property,” Amerson said.” He recommends the list include the serial number, the brand and the model. “Having a list can do more to protect you when burglarized or even during a house fire. A digital picture can help find property long after it is stolen. If you have a ring stolen a digital picture can clarify the cut of the stone or any other detail. Just remember to keep the list and pictures safe.” Law enforcement said it is essential that crime be reported. “You have got to be willing to get involved and call to report a suspicious act when you see one. The willingness to call law enforcement is a crucial point to help solve and stop crime,” Amerson said. Whenever you see anything suspicious or are a victim of crime, call the Oxford Police Department at 256831-3131, in Anniston call 256-238-1800 or the Calhoun County Sheriff’s office at 256-236-6600.
Jalon Turner is an intern with the Niche Products Division of Consolidated Publishing. He will graduate with a degree in communications from Jacksonville State University in December.
Oxford’s
Most Wanted Shawn Donta Cross Date of Birth: 01-Jan-73 Race: Black Sex: Male Height : 5’6” Weight : 147 Hair Color: Black Eye Color: Brown Charges: Possession of Forged Instrument
Walter Daniel Grier Date of Birth : 28-May-78 Race: White Sex: Male Height : 5’9” Weight : 180 Hair Color: Red Eye Color: Blue Charges: Domestic Violence
Anita Michelle Henegar Date of Birth : 31-Jul-67 Race: White Sex: Female Height : 5’3” Weight : 165 Hair Color: Red Eye Color: Blue Charges: Purchase of Ephedrine
Claudia Elizabeth Mallery Date of Birth : 6-May-63 Race: White Sex: Female Height : 5’7 Weight : 200 Hair Color: Brown Eye Color: Hazel Charges: Contempt of Court (DUI)