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SPD to enforce ‘zero tolerance policy’ for truck drivers violating city’s commercial truck law

Wednesday, October 17 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga City Council has authorized the Sylacauga Police Department to order more signs warning commercial truck drivers against driving on city streets.

Sylacauga woman arrested for animal cruelty after one puppy injured, another killed in July

Monday, November 27 by Jeremy Law

A Sylacauga woman has been arrested for two counts of Cruelty to Animals.

[WATCH NOW] Traffic lights on Hwy. 280 feature new signals

Thursday, November 16 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Retail development and road construction on and around the upcoming Marble City Square shopping center on Hwy. 280 is ongoing. As if the construction alongside orange cones and traffic signs was not enough of a distraction, there may be a new...

Sylacauga Police Department issues press release regarding fire breakout in city

Wednesday, November 8 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga Police Department issued a detailed press release about Tuesday night's fires early Wednesday afternoon. On Tuesday, November 7, 2017, Sylacauga Police Department and Sylacauga Fire Department responded to numerous reports of structure fires on the northwest side of our city. ...

[UPDATE] Three arrests made in connection to Tuesday night fires

Wednesday, November 8 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Sylacauga Police Department investigators have interviewed a total of three suspects in connection to Tuesday night's fires across the city. One juvenile has been arrested.Sylacauga Police Chief Kelley Johnson told SylacaugaNews.com six fires occurred last night with one being on the...

SPD arrest one in connection to Tuesday night fires

Wednesday, November 8 by Michael Brannon

Sylacauga Police Dept. now accepting officer applications

Thursday, October 12 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Civil Service Board of Sylacauga has announced examinations for more police officers in the Sylacauga Police Department. According to Sylacauga Police Chief Kelley Johnson, the department has three open positions.

SPD responded to nearly 2,000 calls in July

Wednesday, August 16 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Each month, Sylacauga Police Chief Kelley Johnson turns in an activity report from his department to Mayor Jim Heigl. These reports detail how many calls are made, what type of calls they are, arrests, traffic citations, and more.

[EXCLUSIVE VIDEO] Sylacauga Police Department trains new officer with taser and pepper spray exercise

Wednesday, August 9 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Recently, the Sylacauga Police Department hired a new, future officer. On his second day on the job, Kyle Smith gained valuable experience not just in the classroom, but also in the field. As part of extensive training, police departments across the...

Day in the Life: SPD Chief Kelley Johnson

Saturday, May 20 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Led by Chief Kelley Johnson, the Sylacauga Police Department keeps watch over the city. The definition of the word chief is considered to be ruler or leader. While Johnson does not "rule" over his officers, he claims he does his best...

[PHOTOS] Vehicle crashes through building in Broadway shopping center

Tuesday, May 9 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Sylacauga Police were dispatched to the scene of a car accident Monday at 6:08 p.m.

SPD Chief: car break-ins are a problem in & around the city

Tuesday, May 2 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Sylacauga Police Chief Kelley Johnson says car break-ins are a constant problem in and around the city.Johnson told SylacaugaNews.com, his department receives around 500 calls per year dealing with breaking and entering into a vehicle. "Car break-ins are one of the...