****ATTENTION**** The Cullman Police Department has received numerous calls regarding local citizens being contacted by scammers claiming to be employees with the Cullman Police Department and asking for donations. These scammers are asking individuals to leave the donations in their mailbox, and they will come by their residence to pick the donations up, at a certain time, from their mailbox. On one occasion, that we are aware of, there has been a woman show up wearing a black shirt and khaki shorts to the residence in order to retrieve the donation. This is a scam. Please DO NOT leave a donation for the Cullman Police Department in your mailbox.

Don't forget to sign up for our 1st Cullman Law Enforcement and Community Services Golf Tournament. For more information send an email to cullmanlecs@gmail.com or call 256-775-7162 and leave a message.

DON'T FORGET TO BUY YOUR CHANCES FOR RTS TICKETS!!

Thank you Officer Chad Ashworth and Officer Ryan Whisenhunt for going above and beyond! First National Bank recently began sponsoring a program to recognize local employees. They reached out to the City of Cullman asking to recognize some of our outstanding employees. So, each quarter, City of Cullman department heads will have the option of nominating someone from their department who has gone above and beyond the call or duty or who is just an overall outstanding employee. Once all nominations are received each quarter, a panel comprised of folks from various City departments will read the information submitted by the department heads and vote on the candidates. Those receiving the most votes will receive a $25.00 gift card from First National Bank! • Chad Ashworth, Police: During the 2023 2A State Track Meet, an athlete dislocated his hip in the hurdle race. Chad assisted the young man and his coaches get to the hospital, which was a great help to them since they were from South Alabama and the athlete had no family with him at the event. The athlete returned to the meet the next day with his family to thank Officer Ashworth for his help. Congratulations, Chad! • Ryan Whisenhunt, Police Reserves: Recently a woman from Arab, who was pregnant and traveling with her 12-year-old daughter, had a flat tire in Cullman. The woman posted later on her Facebook page that Office Ryan Whisenhunt “got straight to work to change my tire.” She was very appreciative of his help and impressed with his concern for them, stating that he was “a genuinely nice guy.” Congratulations, Ryan! Each winner is showing receiving their $25 VISA Gift Card from Stephen McRea, Marketing Executive with First National Bank. Thank you, Mr. McRea and First National Bank for recognizing the City of Cullman’s outstanding employees!

Take a look at our new Cullman Law Enforcement and Community Services Facebook page!

Join us September 25, 2023, for our first ever Cullman Law Enforcement and Community Services golf tournament at Cross Creek Golf Course. For more information, a registration form or sponsorship form, contact Cullman Law Enforcement and Community Services at: cullmanlecs@gmail.com

Need tickets to Rock the South? The Cullman Law Enforcement and Community Services is raffling off two general admission tickets to RTS ($400 value). Purchase your chance to win these tickets at the Cullman Police Department or Cullman Savings Bank, (Hwy 157 and the Main Branch), from today until July 13th. The drawing will take place on Friday July 14th. $5 per entry or (5) for $20. Purchases may only be made during Cullman Savings Bank normal business hours and from 8a-430pm Monday through Friday at the Cullman Police Department.

** A reminder from the Cullman Police Department ** There has been a rise in auto break-ins lately. Please remember to remove any valuable items and LOCK YOUR DOORS.

The Cullman Police Department will be hosting the Pro Train Inc. STOPS class December 4-6. Officers completing this course will be certified to instruct officers in the STOPS officer survival program.

Early this morning Officer Hunter Riddlesburger located a suspicious vehicle on the west side of Cullman. He noticed two male subjects in hoodies carrying a backpack were walking toward the vehicle. After investigating the area where the vehicle was located, Officer Riddlesburger and Office Zane Pounders found other vehicles that had been burglarized. The subjects were detained, and after a more thorough investigation, all five occupants were arrested on drug charges and Breaking and Enter a motor vehicle. One of the subjects was from Huntsville and all the others were from Tennessee. The Cullman Police Department would like to commend Officer Riddlesburger actively patrolling these neighborhoods and solving multiple B&E

Early this morning Cullman Police Department officers arrested several subjects breaking into cars. The subjects have indicated that they broke into several more vehicle’s throughout the city of Cullman that we have yet to receive reports for. Please check your vehicle(s) to see if something has been taken. Notify Cullman PD if so and an officer will come by to take a report.

Remembering and honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

** Update ** 20 year old, Christopher Dean Eugene Brown of Empire, AL has been arrested and charged with Murder, for the shooting death of 23 year old, Roberto Juarez Ramos of Blountsville, AL. The Cullman Police Department would like to thank Walker County Sheriff's Office for locating and apprehending Brown and also Sumiton PD for their assistance. We would also like to thank the Cullman County District Attorney, Champ Crocker and Cullman County Circuit Clerk, Lisa McSwain for assisting us in securing a warrant so quickly. Great Job by Cullman Police Department Patrol Division and Investigation Division for all of their work in this case.

This morning at approximately 2:40am Cullman City Communications received a call concerning a shooting at the Cullman City parking deck. Officers arrived and found one male victim who was deceased. We do believe that this is an isolated incident. There is no suspect in custody at this time. We will release more information as the investigation continues.

** Attention ** There is no immediate threat to the middle school. There were some statements made online tonight that may have some worried, but there is no immediate threat. There are plenty of CPD officers on scene, including Chief Nassetta, and the situation is currently under control.

Thanks to the south Cullman Walmart for dropping by some cupcakes for Law Enforcement appreciation week. Thank you for your support!

Thank you to Cullman City Communications for bringing by some goodies for National Law Enforcement week.

Sgt. Trey Higginbotham participating in the build a hoop at Cullman City Primary School yesterday.

Thanks to everyone for coming out to see us today at the Touch A Truck event.

Come out and join us at the Cullman County Fairgrounds for Cullman Electric Cooperative’s TOUCH A TRUCK. The event ends at 2pm.