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Fatal shooting rocks Northeast Decatur neighborhood

Decatur, Alabama – A tragic incident occurred in Northeast Decatur as a man lost his life in a drive-by shooting. The community was shocked by the violent act that took place in broad daylight. Law enforcement authorities are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting to bring justice to the victim and their family. The victim, whose identity has not been disclosed, was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency responders. The shooting sent shockwaves …

Decatur Police Officer Charged with Murder Pleads Not Guilty in Shooting Case Involving Stephen Perkins

DECATUR, Ala. — Mac Bailey Marquette, a former Decatur Police officer, entered a not-guilty plea on Wednesday for the murder charge in the shooting death of Stephen Perkins, court documents revealed. Marquette waived his arrangement hearing and was set to appear in court on March 4. The Morgan County District Attorney’s Office charged Marquette with murder in early January following the release of the investigative file by ALEA. Sheriff Ron Puckett of the Morgan County …

Decatur Police Seek Help in Solving Armed Robbery Turned Shooting Incident

Decatur, Illinois – The Decatur Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in resolving an armed robbery that resulted in a shooting last week. The incident took place on January 23 at 8:30 p.m. at the intersection of North Morgan Street and East Grand Avenue, prompting a response from Decatur Police. According to reports, the victim had just utilized an ATM machine at a nearby convenience store when an assailant brandishing a chrome-colored handgun demanded …

Decatur Man Wanted on Animal Cruelty Charges Caught, Released Until Trial

DECATUR, Illinois — Derrick D. Tyus, the Decatur man sought on animal cruelty charges after police discovered two dead puppies in his yard, has been apprehended, the Decatur Police Department announced Thursday. Following their discovery, Tyus was booked into Macon County Jail and subsequently released pending trial. According to Lt. Scott Rosenbery, Tyus was processed at the jail at 12:07 a.m. Thursday and released at 12:30 a.m., with an order to report to the Macon …

Decatur Man Sought Following Tragic Animal Cruelty Case

DECATUR, Ill. – Authorities in Decatur are actively seeking a man believed to be responsible for the deaths of two pit bull puppies and the abuse of a third adult dog. The dogs were found suffering from neglect and cruelty on December 12, 2022, in a yard on East Whitmer Street. According to Detective Sgt. Brian Earles of the Decatur Police Department, the suspect, a 53-year-old man, is facing three counts of animal cruelty. Although …