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.

Applications are open to fill full time sworn police officer positions. Applications for both lateral (already certified, with potential for entry up to three steps over base pay depending on years of experience) and non-certified officers with no requirement for written examination. Apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cullmanal/jobs/3636367/police-officer

** This subject has been identified. Thanks to all who responded ** The Cullman Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying the subject in the photos below. Detective Max Bartlett is needing to speak with the person in these photos concerning an incident that took place in the City of Cullman. If you think you may know who this subject is, please contact CPD Investigation Division at 256-775-7170 or send a DM. Please do not leave any names in the comment section below. Please share this message with your Facebook friends.

** Report From Cullman Police Department Traffic Homicide Investigator, Sgt Joey Duncan *** On, 05/09/2023, at approximately 7:07pm, Patricia Ross, 91yr old from Cullman, AL., was the pedestrian involved in the vehicle crash that occurred at Publix parking lot, located at the Cullman Shopping Center. The driver involved in the crash was Janice Lee 77yr old of Vinemont, AL. Ross was transported by Cullman EMS from the scene to UAB Medical Center, where she was later pronounced deceased. Lee did not sustain any injuries.

On May 5th the Cullman Police Department arrested Ethan Edward Richardson on 53 Counts including charges of Possession of Child Pornography, Production of Child Pornography and Aggravated Criminal Surveillance. All Charges Stemmed from a prior arrest and investigation. Thanks to the Cullman County District Attorney's Office for their assistance in this case and to Walmart for their cooperation throughout the entire process. The Cullman Police Department would like to commend lead investigator, Sgt Shannon Cheatwood for all his hard work along with the rest of the Investigation Division and Officer Rob Long who was the initial responding officer.