As Hartford searches for a new police chief after its candidate backed out unexpectedly, a familiar face will be leading the department. Mayor Arunan Arulampalam announced Friday that former

Former Hartford Police Chief James Rovella will serve as the interim police chief of the Hartford Police Department while the search for a permanent chief continues, according to the mayor. This comes after the first nominee for the job withdrew from consideration not long after being named.

Cullman County District Attorney Champ Crocker announced Wednesday that five Hanceville police officers were indicted on corruption and drug charges.

An Alabama grand jury has recommended that a city's police department be "immediately abolished," finding there is a "rampant culture of corruption," officials said Wednesday while announcing the indictment of five of the agency's officers,

A grand jury has called for an Alabama police department to be immediately disbanded after its chief and four officers were indicted.