Fayette County

In October 2024, multiple church burglaries were reported to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office.

The investigation initially led to the arrest of Jeanee Kay Vick, 50, who was charged with multiple counts of third-degree burglary, fourth-degree theft of property, third-degree forgery and criminal mischief on Nov. 7, 2024.

According to FCSO Investigator Branndon Collins, a second suspect, Zachary Seth Grace, 30, was identified as a participant in the burglaries.

The Fayette County Board of Education held its regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at the courthouse annex building boardroom. The meeting began with a prayer led by District Six Portia Stowe followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by District Two Board Member Tierre Agnew. District Four Board Member Brenda Webb called the meeting to order with all members present.

Fayette Police responded to several traffic accidents last week. Pictured above is the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche that was involved in a single-vehicle crash on Co. Rd. 16 where the driver was airlifted to UAB for their injuries.

The Fayette County Commission held its regular meeting on Monday, Nov. 10, at the Fayette County Courthouse Annex Building. The meeting opened with a prayer led by District One Commissioner Brad Cox, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Commission Chairman Mike Freeman called the meeting to order, with all commissioners present.

On Wednesday, Oct. 29, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office and Alabama Drug Enforcement Task Force agents assisted Alabama Probation and Parole during a home visit in the 23000 block of Hwy. 18 E. in Berry involving probationer Grady Pendley. 

According to Sheriff Byron Yerby and Investigator Branndon Collins, officers discovered multiple narcotics and drug paraphernalia items. Substances found included fentanyl, methamphetamine, marijuana and Xanax.

Pictured above is CSM Skip Hocutt, who was part of the 877th Engineer Battalion during Operation Iraqi Freedom from March 2003 through April 2004.

At the age of 17, Skip Hocutt made a promise that he’d make something of himself. That pledge led him to the U.S. Marine Corps in 1962 and launched a military career spanning more than three decades.

The plea hearing for Wendy Pamela Jean Bailey, the defendant in a high-profile child abuse case, has been postponed until April 13, 2026.

The Fayette County Commission held its regular meeting on Monday, Oct. 27, at the Fayette County Courthouse Annex. The meeting opened with a prayer led by Commission Chairman Mike Freeman, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Freeman called the meeting to order, with all commissioners present except for Brad Cox and Wesley Jacobs.

On Thursday, Oct. 16, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single-vehicle crash in the 2500 block of Co. Rd. 24. According to Sheriff Byron Yerby, minor injuries were reported during the incident. Marion County EMS assisted at the scene, along with the Hubbertville/Glen Allen Volunteer Fire Department. The cause of the crash remains unknown. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is investigating.