Priceville Police Department, Alabama

04/17/2026

Kilo is always the star of the show!!

Shoutout to Priceville PD’s K9 Kilo (and those other two guys he brought with him😉) for stopping by The Max!

Kilo handled the important stuff--visits, cuddles, and boosting moral. While his humans made sure we were well-fed with lunch 🥪😋

We appreciate you all taking the time to come see us and show some love to our dispatchers. Kilo is welcome back anytime… ok ok the guys can come too! 💙💛

04/13/2026

04/12/2026

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, we recognize the dedicated dispatchers who are the first voice in every emergency. Calm under pressure and committed to service, our Morgan County dispatch team truly represents the best of the best.

Thank you for keeping our communities and responders safe!

03/16/2026

Currently, we are under a tornado watch. While the line of weather is still at the Mississippi state line, the Priceville Police Department is opening the Priceville High School storm shelter. Please be aware that no pets are allowed inside the shelter and smoking is not allowed. The shelter will remain open until the line of storms has moved through.

02/20/2026

Great teamwork!

On February 20, 2026, officers with the Decatur Police Department were dispatched to a burglary at a church in the 3000 block of Upper River Road. It was learned that thousands of dollars in electronic equipment had been stolen.

During the preliminary investigation and with the assistance of the Priceville Police Department, Jurdy Wayne Hughes Jr. was developed as the primary suspect.

Hughes was located and detained by the Priceville Police Department, pending the burglary investigation. Property found in Hughes’ possession was later determined to be some of the items stolen during the burglary.

Hughes was ultimately arrested for Burglary 3rd Degree and Theft of Property 1st Degree. He was booked into the Morgan County Jail on a $40,000 bond, per a Morgan County Circuit Court Judge.

“The defendant is accused of the above crimes and should be considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.”

All property stolen in the burglary was recovered.

02/13/2026

🎉🐾 Happy 3rd Birthday to K-9 Kilo! 🐾🎉

Today we celebrate the third birthday of K-9 Kilo of the Priceville Police Department, proudly handled by Ofc. Ferrell. Kilo is more than a K-9; he’s a trusted partner, a dedicated protector, and an important part of our police family. Together, Kilo and Ofc. Ferrell work as a team to help keep our community safe every day.

Happy Birthday, Kilo! We hope your day is filled with extra treats, toys, and well-deserved belly rubs. 🐕‍🦺🎂💙🚔

01/25/2026

For the safety of our students, families, and employees, all Morgan County Schools will be closed on Monday, January 26, and Tuesday, January 27, 2026, due to extreme cold temperatures and the potential for hazardous travel conditions.

During this time, students will not be given virtual assignments, and all Morgan County Schools personnel will be excused from work.

The safety and well-being of our school family is always my top priority. I appreciate your understanding and partnership as we put safety first. Please stay safe and warm!

Based on survey feedback regarding the best time to call, our All Call will be sent out at 5:00 p.m. tonight.

01/25/2026

🚨 Road Condition Advisory 🚨
As temperatures drop overnight, be alert for black ice on roadways—especially on bridges, overpasses, shaded areas, and during early morning or late night hours. Black ice is hard to see and can cause sudden loss of control.

❄️ Slow down
❄️ Increase following distance
❄️ Avoid sudden braking or sharp turns
❄️ Allow extra travel time

If you don’t have to be on the roads, please consider staying home or delaying any necessary travel until conditions improve. Stay safe and drive carefully.

01/13/2026

UPDATE: Linda Hill has been safely located.

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The Decatur Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing person.

Linda Hill, 69, is described as being 5’8” tall, about 150 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes.

If you have any information regarding her location, please contact the Decatur Police Department at 256-341-4600.

01/10/2026

We would like to sincerely thank our community for the vote of confidence and appreciation shown throughout the day yesterday on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Whether in person, through social media, or by phone call, we truly recognize and appreciate the support of our citizens. We could not do what we do without you.

We would also like to extend our thanks to the Morgan County Schools-Tracie Turrentine - Superintendent of Morgan County Schools for hosting breakfast, along with the Morgan County Senior Centers - Somerville Senior Center and The Neighborhood at Priceville for the lunches that were prepared for our officers. Our bellies were full and we were ready to get back to work!

We truly enjoyed the opportunity to interact with fellow local law enforcement, school officials, local seniors and community members.

01/09/2026

Thank you to all the law enforcement men, women, and pups who serve and protect our communities every day. 💙🐾