Algood Police Fully Staffed, Can Expand Service, Education
After hiring three new officers, the Algood Police Department is celebrating being fully staffed for the first time in awhile. Police Chief Tim Terry said the three new officers will now bring the department’s total up to 15. Terry said it feels good to be fully staffed for a change. “Well, it means that we […]
Algood Police Officers Sworn In, Part Of New Initiative
Algood Police want to improve the department’s relationship with the community through a new officer introduction process. Public Information Officer David Corley said part of the change was introducing recent hires with a ceremonial swearing in at a recent City Council meeting. Corley said those officers were previously sworn in when they were hired. “We […]
Amended Ordinance Allows Unmarked Algood Police Cars
The Algood Police Department has been given permission to remove the decals from some of its patrol cars. The Algood City Council passed an ordinance requiring every city vehicle be marked and striped, including police cars, in 2022. Algood Police PIO Elena Neff said a recent amendment to the ordinance made an exception for the […]
Algood Approves Purchase For Three Police Vehicles
Algood City Council approved the purchase of three new police vehicles, including two cars and one pickup truck. Chief Dale Armour said the purchase comes as part of the yearly cycle to phase out older vehicles in the fleet. However, he said there have been supply issues for the 2022 vehicles the department budgeted for. […]
Algood Standoff Ends With No Injuries
Algood Police and the Putnam County Sheriffs Department ended a standoff with a man Tuesday after he entered a home on Patton Street. Johnny Joe Threet entered the home with a long rifle and scope. Threet fired one round from the rifle, according to Algood Police. Deputies saw the man point the rifle under his […]
Three New Police Vehicles On Way To Algood
Algood Police will make the switch to Ford with the purchase of three new vehicles. Police Chief Dale Armour said the Dodge Chargers of the fleet were experiencing multiple mechanical issues and needed to be replaced. “The 2014’s specifically, we are having front in and motor issues,” Armour said. “We were trying to get away […]
Algood Police Warn Residents Of Increased Car Burglaries
Algood Police have seen an increase in car burglaries this week along Dry Valley Road and Wall Street. Police Chief Dale Armour urges residents to keep their belongings safe. “Most of the time cars are just an opportunity,” Armour said. “Whoever walks by and keeps trying door handles and latches until they a door that […]
Algood Police Forced To Tase Companion Of Shoplifting Suspect
Algood Police had to tase the companion of a shoplifting suspect Wednesday night after the man tried to interfere with the investigation. Police responded to the Algood Wal Mart. They were questioning the woman, Allyson Young, when Brandon Loughman began to aggressively interfere, according to Algood Police. The officer, Sgt. Ryan Allred, tased Loughman and […]
Algood Police Investigating Burglary
Algood Police investigating an overnight burglary at Algood Drugs on Main Street. Police want anyone who might have seen anything out of the ordinary between 3am and 5am to call police. Investigators asking anyone with surveillance cameras in that area to examine the video. Both the TBI and the Drug Enforcement Agency are assisting in […]
Algood Police Investigating Kidnapping
Algood Police investigating an alleged kidnapping and armed robbery at the Algood Manor Thursday night. It happened around 11:45pm. The victim was released soon after along Highway 111 at the 10th Street ramp. Police said it was not a random act, but apparently a specifically targeted event. Witnesses told police several men forced the victim […]
