Javon Williams

Huntsville

Digital Content Producer at WAFF-TV (Huntsville, AL)

Just a woman who loves sports, reporting and writing. DCP @WAFF48

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Donation fund established to support search for Ronald Dumas Jr.

1 week ago | waff.com | Javon Williams

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A Redstone Federal Credit Union donation fund has been established for the family of missing Huntsville realtor Ronald Dumas Jr., a media company working with the family reported. Blunt Force Media representatives say the fund will help organize search teams in the Mississippi and Memphis areas and reintroduce a reward for any information leading to his whereabouts. Dumas has been missing since December 2024.
Jackson Co. man accused of using dead man’s identity to buy numerous firearms

1 week ago | waff.com | Javon Williams

JACKSON CO., Ala. (WAFF) - A Jackson County man was arrested for using the identity of a deceased man to buy firearms. Jackson County Sheriff’s Office officials say in October 2024, a man was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance. It was later determined that the name and personal identifiers were those of a dead man. The offender was then identified as Stuary Jefferey Sandrock. Officials learned that Sandrock had been convicted of Soliciting to Commit Murder in San Diego in 1993.
Lawsuit over seized miniature horse moves forward against Colbert Co. Animal Services

1 week ago | waff.com | Javon Williams

COLBERT CO., Ala. (WAFF) - A federal judge has thrown out a request to dismiss a lawsuit against Colbert County Animal Services. The lawsuit, filed by Danny Smith, claims that his miniature horse was illegally taken by Colbert County Animal Services Director Corey Speegle and an animal control officer in 2023. According to WAFF 48 News partners, the Times Daily, Senior U.S. District Judge Lynwood Smith ruled that Smith had sufficiently proven that his horse was taken illegally.
Huntsville Animal Services hosts ‘Boom-Proof Your Pet’ event ahead of Fourth of July

1 week ago | waff.com | Javon Williams

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The Huntsville Animal Services is launching an outreach event that will help pet owners as we approach the Fourth of July. On June 22, Huntsville Animal Services will be hosting Boom-Proof Your Pet at the Jaycee Building at John Hunt Park from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. The event is an initiative featuring free and low-cost resources to help pets stay safe, healthy and at home.
Grayson Murray appointed Franklin County Commission seat once held by father

1 week ago | waff.com | Javon Williams

FRANKLIN CO., Ala. (WAFF) - The son of a former Franklin County Commissioner is stepping into his father’s seat following his passing in May 2025. Governor Kay Ivey announced the appointment of 20-year-old Grayson Murray to serve as the Franklin County Commissioner for District 1. Murrary will fill the seat once filled by his father, Commissioner Michael Murray, who passed away on May 5 after being elected to the position in November 2024.
Decatur man charged with smuggling, money laundering in Venezuela sanctions case

1 week ago | waff.com | Javon Williams

DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - A Decatur man has been charged by federal authorities, accused of smuggling goods and laundering money. Authorities say Thomas Fortinberry conspired with another man to sell chemical catalysts, associated services and industrial equipment to steel mills and petrochemical companies owned by Venezuela. There are current U.S. sanctions on many of these Venezuelan industries.
Larry Hill resigns from Lauderdale County Schools Board of Education

1 week ago | waff.com | Javon Williams

LAUDERDALE CO., Ala. (WAFF) - There will soon be a vacancy on the Lauderdale County Board of Education. Board of Education member Larry Hill is resigning from the board, effective June 30, according to the Times Daily. Hill, who has been on the board for seven years and also served as the former principal for Wilson High School, cited health reasons as the determining factor behind his resignation. He has worked in the Lauderdale County Schools district for more than 30 years.
‘Bye, Mom’: Decatur man allegedly shoots mother in the buttocks

1 week ago | waff.com | Javon Williams

DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - Court records have revealed new details regarding a shooting that sent one woman to the hospital on June 10. Matthew Martinez is charged with shooting and injuring his mother at a home on Northwest Aday Road in Decatur. According to court documents, Martinez’s mother told deputies that he had shot her in the buttocks with a pistol. She says Martinez randomly showed up at her home after not seeing him for three months.
Cherokee woman accused of charging over $60K to stolen card, faces multiple charges

1 week ago | waff.com | Javon Williams

LAUDERDALE CO., Ala. (WAFF) - Lauderdale County authorities arrested a woman they believe charged more than $60,000 to a credit card that did not belong to her. According to WAFF 48 News partners, the Times Daily, Amber McCrary allegedly charged over $60,000 on a Lowe’s credit card that belonged to a rental company over a month in 2023. The Times Daily reported that McCrary was charged with Theft of Property—1st Degree and 17 counts of Fraudulent Use of a Debit/Credit Card.
Traffic stop in Priceville leads to discovery of stolen Hellcat engine

1 week ago | waff.com | Javon Williams

PRICEVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A Greensboro man was arrested on Monday in Priceville after it was discovered the engine in his vehicle had been swapped. Priceville Police officials say 26-year-old Boris Todd was pulled over on I-65 at 5 p.m. on Monday. A narcotics field investigation was launched, and a small amount of marijuana was found. Upon further investigation, a handgun, significant medications to the vehicle’s interior and an engine that had been swapped were discovered.