Lawrence County Alabama Sheriff's Office

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Our mission is the protection of life and property, the preservation of public peace, and the enforcement of law in partnership with our communities.

06/15/2026

8:29pm update: Deputy has been treated and released. Suspect is in stable condition at a local hospital.

Earlier this evening, the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office in locating a wanted individual at Lowe’s in Decatur.

When law enforcement officers made contact with the suspect, an officer-involved shooting occurred.

A Lawrence County Sheriff’s Deputy sustained injuries during the exchange of gunfire and is currently receiving medical treatment at a local hospital. The deputy’s injuries are not considered life-threatening.

The suspect sustained serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

As is standard procedure in any officer-involved shooting, an outside agency has been requested to conduct an independent investigation.

No further information is available at this time. Additional details will be released as they become available.

05/28/2026

Over the last several weeks, the Lawrence County VICE/Narcotics Unit conducted an investigation into complaints of ongoing illegal drug activity within Lawrence County. During the investigation, agents identified Ricky Hubbard as a source of supply for illegal narcotics within the East Lawrence community.
On May 28, 2026, agents executed a search warrant at a property commonly occupied by Hubbard and believed to be his residence. During the search, agents located a quantity of methamphetamine, controlled prescription pills, fi****ms, and drug paraphernalia.
Hubbard was taken into custody and transported to the Lawrence County Jail. He was charged with the following offenses:
• Trafficking Methamphetamine
• Possession of a Controlled Substance
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Sales)
All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

05/23/2026

The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office Administrative Office will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.

On this day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country. 🇺🇸

05/15/2026

Sheriff Sanders would like to thank the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division for their assistance in locating and taking a suspect into custody for the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department. We are releasing the attached MNPD press release and booking photo. At this time, no additional statements will be made so as not to jeopardize their active investigation.

All persons arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

05/12/2026

The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the renewal of our ALS1 (Advanced Life Support Level 1) license through the Alabama State Board of Health Office of Emergency Medical Services.
This certification reflects our continued commitment to providing advanced emergency medical care during critical incidents and rescue operations throughout Lawrence County.
The importance of this capability was demonstrated during the September 2025 rescue operation in Bankhead National Forest involving a venomous snake bite victim near the “Big Tree.” Members of the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office Multi-Agency Search and Rescue Team were able to provide advanced medical care on scene, including initiating IV access and administering medications while deep in difficult terrain prior to the patient being safely extricated and transported for further treatment.
Maintaining ALS capabilities within the Sheriff’s Office allows our deputies and SAR personnel to provide immediate life-saving interventions during emergencies where time and access to traditional medical response may be limited.
“I appreciate the dedication of my Deputies and all members of the SAR Team who continue to train and serve at a high level, and we thank our partnering agencies for their continued support in emergency response operations throughout Lawrence County.” Max Sanders

04/26/2026

Today, we were glad to stop by a local lemonade stand, support some great kids, and enjoy a reminder of what community is all about. Moments like these show the importance of building relationships and being present for the people we serve each day.

“We appreciate the trust our community places in us and look forward to continuing to serve with respect, compassion, and care.”
Sheriff Sanders

04/23/2026

Job Posting

04/19/2026

Thompson Creek Search – Successful Rescue

Sheriff Sanders would like to commend the outstanding efforts of all agencies and volunteers involved in today’s search and rescue operation.

This morning, the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office Multi-Agency Search and Rescue team was activated in response to a missing party of three hikers who failed to return from Thompson Creek after hiking yesterday. Family members reported receiving a text message last night from one of the individuals stating they were lost and in need of assistance.

Search teams began operations at approximately 9:30 a.m., deploying from multiple entry points along the Thompson Creek trail system. At approximately 11:30 a.m., one of the teams successfully located all three individuals. Fortunately, they were uninjured and were safely escorted back to the incident command area, where they were reunited with their families.

Sheriff Sanders extends his sincere appreciation to every agency and volunteer who assisted in this effort. This operation is a true example of the strength of multi-agency cooperation, and these missions would not be possible without the dedication of these men and women.

Participating agencies included:

Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office
RATSAR
Lawrence County EMA
Winston County EMA
Winston County Sheriff’s Office
Franklin County EMA
Blackwater Search and Rescue
SARTEC K9
Huntsville Cave Rescue
Alabama Game & Fish

04/10/2026

Arrest:

On Thursday, April 9th, 2026, a Lawrence County District Attorney’s Investigator arrested 31-year-old Alan Michael Powell. Powell was charged with one count of Dissemination of Child Sexual Abuse Material and fifty counts of Possession with Intent to Disseminate Child Sexual Abuse Material.

The investigator applied for and was granted a search warrant. Multiple law enforcement
agencies participated in the search of a residence in Southern Lawrence County near Bankhead National Forest. Evidence collected during the investigation and search led to Powell’s charges. The investigation is ongoing and could result in future charges.

Lawrence County District Attorney Errek Jett would like to thank the 25th Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office which covers Marion and Winston Counties, the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office, the Moulton Police Department, and the Alabama Attorney General’s Office for their significant contributions to this case.

Powell is currently being held at the Lawrence County Jail. Bond has not been set at the time of
this release. Due to the sensitive nature of these investigations, no further information can be
released at this time.

All subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Address

242 Parker Road
Moulton, AL
35650

Telephone

+12569749291

Website

https://sheriff.lawrencecountyal.gov/

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