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Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Yahoo
3rd suspect arrested in Audubon Park shooting, all suspects in court Wednesday
DAPHNE, Ala. (WKRG) — A third suspect turned himself in overnight to Daphne police, who believe they now have everyone involved in that drug deal that ended in gunfire last week, leaving two people fighting for their lives. FBI joins investigation of deadly Clarke County crash that killed 2, injured 4 Timothy Franklin, 18, Skylar Jemison, 18, and a 16-year-old, who will remain unidentified because of his age, are all charged as adults and faced a judge for the first time on Wednesday for a bond hearing. A Daphne Police Department detective told the judge it was Jemison who shot Matthew Barnes, 18, and Demond Walker, 20, and that Franklin and the other teenager were in the van too when they tried to buy marijuana with fake movie money. It happened at Audubon Park Apartments a week ago. The gunfire erupted inside a minivan owned by Walker, one of the victims. According to investigators, when Walker realized the money was fake, the 16-year-old suspect said he would go and get the real money, opened the door of the van, and that's when police say Jemison opened fire. In court, Jemison's attorney, Hunter Hardin, told the court his client had never been in trouble before, had strong ties to the community, and he was reasonably sure he would show up for court. Prosecutors requested a $100,000 bond on each charge for each defendant, and the judge agreed. Jemison's bond was set at a total of $400,000 on charges of attempted murder and first-degree robbery. Bond was set at $200,000 each for Franklin and the 16-year-old suspect, who are both charged with first-degree robbery. 3 Mobile County men arrested in FBI-led 'Operation Restore Justice' There is also a new update on the victims: Matthew Barnes remains in critical condition. According to testimony, he was shot in the neck and is paralyzed and on a ventilator. Walker, who was shot in the face, has been moved out of the critical care unit and is in stable condition. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WKRG News 5.
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Yahoo
Retired, trailblazing Daphne Police Sgt. Melvin Johnson dies
DAPHNE, Ala. (WKRG) — Retired Daphne Police Sgt. Melvin Johnson, who served the Jubilee City for more than 26 years, has died, has learned. Former U.S. Labor Secretary Alexis Herman, a Mobile, Alabama native, dies at 77 Johnson's family and the Daphne Police Department shared the news Friday on Facebook. Johnson worked with DPD from 1966 through 1993, according to the Daphne History Museum. 'Notably, Melvin holds the distinction of being the first African-American to proudly wear a municipal police badge in Baldwin County,' a post on the said. According to the City of Daphne, over 200 people attended Johnson's retirement ceremony in 1993, in recognition of his impact on the community and outstanding contributions. And the Daphne Police Department named its North Precinct after Johnson in 2006. 'All of the officers who worked alongside Sgt Johnson have retired or preceded him in death, but he left behind a lasting legacy,' a DPD Facebook post said. 'Our North Precinct offices honor him by name. Abused dog tied to pole rescued in Escambia County 'Sincerest condolences to his family.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-02-2025
- Yahoo
Mississippi woman arrested in Daphne after stealing cars, injuring 2 corrections officers: DPD
DAPHNE, Ala. (WKRG) — A Pass Christian, Miss., woman was arrested in Daphne after she broke into multiple cars, stealing three of them before injuring two corrections officers, according to the Daphne Police Department. Atmore man faces attempted murder charge, kidnapping after standoff and allegedly shooting at police According to a DPD news release, 40-year-old Katie Diana Brewer entered Daphne on Feb. 6 around 7 p.m. driving a stolen Jeep Wrangler. Brewer parked on Rand Avenue and allegedly broke into an unlocked Toyota Rav4 with the keys inside. She drove that vehicle to a business on Friendship Road, according to officials. Officials said when she got to the business on Friendship Road, Brewer dropped the Rav4 off and broke into an unlocked Cadillac Escalade that had the keys inside. Brewer then drove the Escalade to a Dollar General on Highway 181, where DPD officers said they found her inside of it. Officers were able to find Brewer because the Escalade owner tracked the vehicle through an app on their phone and notified DPD. DPD officials said Brewer was arrested and charged with two counts of felony theft of property and unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle. The unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle charge came from Brewer entering an unlocked Ford pickup at the store before officers arrived, according to officials. After she was booked into the Daphne City Jail, officials said Brewer 'attacked and injured' two female corrections officers. She received two additional charges for second-degree felony assault before being transferred to Baldwin County Corrections. UPDATE: 5 people arrested during FBI immigration enforcement raid 'The Jeep was later determined stolen from Jackson, MS, the keys obtained during a home burglary,' read the release. She was given a $45,000 bond. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
