Suspect sought in vehicle thefts

RUSSELLVILLE — Police are searching for a Russellville man they want to question in connection with the theft of three vehicles during the weekend.

Russellville Police Chief Chris Hargett said a warrant was issued Monday for Dustin Blake Gaines, 29, 188 Cemetery St., Russellville.

“We had a rash of vehicle thefts over the weekend, where we had three cars taken,” Russellville police Sgt. Joe Hargett said. “Gaines has been developed as a suspect, and we need to question him.” Police said Gaines also has outstanding warrants for escape from a prior incident.

Gaines is a described as a white man, 5 foot 11 inches tall and weighing 180 pounds. He has sandy-colored hair.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 256-332-2230 or Crime Stoppers at 256-386-8685.

ARRESTS

Franklin County sheriff

• Shawn Hall, 18, 4168 Franklin 36, Russellville; first-degree possession of marijuana and second-degree receiving stolen property.
• William Littleton, 25, 4168 Franklin 36, Russellville; first-degree possession of marijuana, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia and probation violation.
• Rose Hall, 42, 4146 Franklin 36, Russellville; unlawful possession of a controlled substance and first-degree possession of marijuana.

Colbert County sheriff

• Michael Dewayne Hutto, 36, 140 Youngblood Way, Killen; grand jury indictment on unlawful manufacturing of a controlled substance.
• Christopher J. Atkinson, 38, 1701 Fort Ave., Muscle Shoals; second-degree assault.
• Roy Leonard Frazier, 46, Opelika; first-degree assault.
• Demittus A. Howards, 19, 1001 McBride Ave., Muscle Shoals; failure to appear on charges of first-degree possession of marijuana.
• Trever Ely, 25, 2281 Lauderdale 277, Florence; unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
• Jason Edward Donaldson, 35, 103 S. Cypress St., Florence; first-degree receiving stolen property.
• Justin O. Hall, 29, 1104 Florence Ave., Muscle Shoals; grand jury indictment for third-degree burglary.

Florence police

• Gary Allen Young, 36, 2640 Lauderdale 11, Florence; first-degree unlawful manufacturing a controlled substance, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, first-degree possession of marijuana and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.
• Emily Peele Turner, 41, 3276 Old Chisholm Road, Florence; unlawful possession of a controlled substance and driving while under the influence.
• Kristen Williams, 19, 402 E. Tennessee St., Florence; domestic violence second-degree assault.
• Marvin Terrrell Hill, 32, 1013 S. Washington Ave., Russellville; unlawful possession of a controlled substance and carrying a concealed weapon.
• Jamie Grace, 29, 1002 Tyler Ave., Russellville; unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
• David Norman Borden, 33, 413 S. Orleans St., Apt. C, Florence; 14 counts of fraudulent use of a credit card and one count third-degree theft of property.
• Nathan Gregory Russell, 21, 900 Hermitage Drive, Florence; second-degree assault.

REPORTS

Florence police
Burglaries

• A computer game system was taken from a residence in the 200 block of Edgewood Drive,
• A gun safe, diamond cluster ring, gold chain with cross pendant, gold items, three guns, two laptops, $100 and collectible coins were taken from a residence in the 1300 block of Mars Hill Road.
• Two gold chains, 10 pieces of sterling silver, a gold cross and other jewelry were taken from a residence in the 200 block of Augusta Drive.
• Jewelry was taken from a residence in the 2000 block of Sherrod Avenue.
• An electric heater was taken from a residence in the 900 block of Hermitage Drive.
• A shotgun, jewelry, old coins and prescription medication were taken from a residence on Cleveland Avenue.
• Silverware was taken from a residence on West Lee Avenue.

Thefts

• A floor buffer was taken from a residence in the 1000 block of Glendale Avenue.
• A license plate was taken from a 2009 white Ford F-150 truck parked in the 500 block of South Court Street.
• A 1970 Yamaha motorcycle was taken from a residence on Chisholm Road.
• A laptop was taken from a residence in the 300 block of Pamplin Avenue.
• A lawnmower was taken from a business in the 3600 block of Florence Boulevard.
• A pair of jeans was taken from a business in the 300 block of Cox Creek Parkway.
• A bra and air freshener were taken from a business in the 2000 block of Huntsville Road.
• A diamond engagement ring, watch, nugget bracelet, wedding band, 9mm pistol and a ring were taken from a residence in the 1000 block of Bradshaw Drive.
• Two pairs of jeans and four tops were taken from a business in the 300 block of Cox Creek Parkway.

Criminal mischief

• A 1997 tan Cadillac Deville was damaged while parked in the 200 block of Hermitage Drive.
• A residence was damaged in the 2000 block of Estaline Drive.

Breaking and entering

• A CD/DVD player was taken from a 2000 white Ford Crown Victoria parked at Florence Middle School.
• A chef’s knife set and satellite radio receiver were taken from a 2004 Jeep Wrangler parked in the 200 block of Cox Creek Parkway.
• Two speakers and amplifiers were taken from a 2000 red Chevrolet Tahoe parked on Gilbert Court.
• A GPS unit was taken from a 1997 white Ford F-150 truck parked in the 1200 block of Waterloo Road.
• A CD player and diesel battery were taken from a Dodge Ram truck parked in the 100 block of Cox Creek Parkway.

Colbert County sheriff
Theft

• A white gold diamond ring was taken from a residence on Frankfort Road, Tuscumbia.
• A German shepherd, tractor disk and parts from two tractors were taken from a residence on Cook Lane, Tuscumbia.
• Three towers and various pieces of metal were taken from the LaGrange Mountain Hunting Club, Leighton.
• A 2008 Honda four-wheeler and a 16-foot trailer were taken from a residence on Second Street, Leighton.