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This year the Autauga County Sheriff's Office worked with Mrs. Alice Smith from Community Action of Central Alabama to provide meals for Christmas for 12 families in need. Monetary donations were given by the Sheriff's Office employees to purchase the items provided for the meal. This project was headed up by Warrant Clerk Ngozi Agee with the full support of Sheriff Joe Sedinger. The meal provided consisted of a turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, collard greens, yams, water, fruit, rolls, pound...
On October 18, 2016 Attorney General Luther Strange presented the Sheriff's Office with a flag and certificate in of Deputy Sheriff, Sergeant Troy Seamon; End of Watch: April 4, 2016. Lt. Steve Adams accepted the items during a presentation during the 17th Annual Alabama Attorney General's Law Enforcement Summit that was held in Montgomery. On November 1, 2016, Sgt. Steve Campbell was designated Law Enforcement Officer of the Year by the Prattville Exchange Club. The plaque was presented during...
National Night Out The Autauga County Sheriff's office participated in National Night Out that was held on Tuesday October 4, 2016. It was a great night to meet and interact with the public. The Autauga County Fair was a great success! The Sheriff Office also had a booth set up at the Autauga County Fair that was held October 11 – October 15, 2016. We enjoyed everyone that stopped by to talk, or get a photo made with McGruff the Crime Dog or Eddie Eagle....
City of Prattville held its annual 9-11 ceremony on Sunday September 11th to honor those who lost their lives on that tragic day. After the ceremony started Woodmen of the World presented a flag to the City of Prattville that was placed on the flag pole at half-staff. The program continued with Mayor Gillespie reading and presenting a proclamation to the Prattville Fire Department. A few words were spoked by Fire Chief Terry Brown, Police Chief Mark Thompson, and Sheriff Joe Sedinger. The...
There are people who make a living by separating good, honest, hard-working, trusting people from their hard earned money. Please be aware of these SCAMS! There is not a Police Department or Sheriff's Office around that will call you on the phone and tell you that there is a warrant for your arrest, and you can get out of it by going to the store and buying credit or gift cards. That is NOT how the Judicial System in Alabama works. If someone is asking for payment in Green Dot Cards, iTunes...
This year the theme of the parade was to honor Law Enforcement, city, county, and state. The Prattville Lions Club even provided a free lunch to all Law Enforcement Officers on duty that day. It is great to see so much support for Law Enforcement in Autauga County! We are blessed....
On May 20, 2016 the Fountain City Lodge 22 held the Annual Memorial Service on the Autauga County Courthouse lawn. Speakers for the event included, Lodge President Tom Allen, Mayor Bill Gillespie, Police Chief Mark Thompson, Sheriff Joe Sedinger, ADA Jessica Sanders, Prosecutor Brad Ekdahl, Captain Tom Allen (ACSO), and Lodge Chaplin Donnie Walker. Taps was performed by a member of the Millbrook PD Honor Guard. At the conclusion of the memorial service, the family of fallen deputy William Troy...
The Autauga County Sheriff’s Office and the Prattville Police Department teamed up and participated in a Dunking Booth to help raise funds for the Central Alabama CrimeStoppers. The fundraiser was held at the Prattville City Fest on Saturday, May 14, 2016 in downtown Prattville, and was very successful with raising over $1300.00 for the organization. We can’t wait to do it again next year. The participants in the dunking booth were: Sgt. Chris Hill (ACSO); Assistant Chief Diane Hamm (PPD); Cap...
On April 8, 2016, Sheriff Sedinger participated in a Baby Shower of a different type to promote donations to the River Region Pregnancy Center. The Baby Shower, in Honor of Sheriff Joe Sedinger, was hosted by Judge Joy Booth, Kathy Evans, Kim Kervin, Kelly Lee, Desirae Lewis, Jessica Sanders & Hailey Crowe. A Sheriff themed cake and punch was served to all that attended. Sheriff Sedinger even tried pickles and ice cream, which was not his favorite. It was all in fun and the truck load of...
Each business and organization was presented with a Certificate of Community Service and copies of the "Let's all Work to fight Drug abuse" book. We would like to thank the following for the ads purchased and donations made so the Autauga County Sheriff's Office could receive these books at no cost. Thank you to: 1. The Autauga County Commission 2. Auto Save Tire & Automotive 3. Quick Stop 4. Airport Automotive, Inc. 5. D & J Auto Parts Inc. 6. Jet Pep #47 7. Smith Auto Sales 8.The Minnow...
The Autauga County Sheriff's Office would like to say a big “Thank You “ to the Prattville Service League for their continued support for the Sheriff's Office and the McGruff the Crime Dog campaign. The Sheriff's Office received a $1000 grant to purchase McGruff books, bags, bookmarks, and other items used to promote the McGruff campaign. We appreciate all the support from the community so the Sheriff's Office can continue to move forward....
The Autauga County Sheriff’s Office received a grant from the National Rifle Association (NRA) for an Eddie Eagle mascot costume. Eddie Eagle is the mascot of the NRA that teaches children about gun safety. Eddie says if your child sees a gun to “STOP, DON’T TOUCH, LEAVE THE ROOM, TELL AN ADULT”. Coloring books and sticker are available with this program. The Autauga County Sheriff’s Office promotes gun safety whenever possible. Eddie Eagle made his debut in the Martin Luther King parade on...
On August 13, 2015 while headed towards the Sheriff's Office from a call Sgt. Steve Adams and Deputy Jeff Bert were flagged down by a man in pick-up truck. They followed the subject in the pick-up truck to an address on Co. Rd. 85. As they exited their vehicles to see what the issue was someone ran out of the residence saying there was a "drowning baby" inside. Sgt. Adams and Deputy Bert went inside the residence where they located a female with an infant that was unresponsive and not...
During the Prattville Veteran's Day Ceremony that was held on November 11, 2015 at 11am, Sheriff Joe Sedinger honored the Veterans who work for him at the Autauga County Sheriff's Office and Autauga Metro Jail. These Deputies and Corrections Officers were presented with a ribbon to wear on their uniform, a U.S. Flag with the branch of service they served. A few of the Deputies and Corrections Officers were also presented with Combat Service Medals for Iraq, Desert Shield/Storm and Vietnam....
The Autauga County Sheriff's Office participated in the Autauga County Fair held October 13-17, 2015 at Mac Gray Park in Prattville, AL. Each night employees of the Sheriff's Office, including Sheriff Joe Sedinger, maned our booth to speak with the public on any issues they might have and to pass out literature for all ages. The crowd enjoyed the times when McGruff the Crime Dog would make his appearance each evening of the fair. The Autauga County Sheriff's Office was presented with the first...