Tarrant Police Department

10/18/2024

07/24/2024

07/24/2024

Subject was arrested by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office on July 24, 2024 and has posted bond.

07/23/2024

PUBLIC RELEASE | FORGERY

On July 17, 2024 at approximately 5:28 pm, the Tarrant Police Department was dispatched to Mr. Payroll (Tarrant Check Cashing) located at 1113 Pinson Street within Tarrant, Ala. regarding a female attempting to cash a fraudulent check in the amount of $2,325.00.

The owner informed that the business had been provided with a check allegedly issued by Selective Demolition Services, LLC. The business owner informed that he located correct contact information for Selective Demolition Services, LLC. who informed that the check was indeed fake. That business owner also informed that Destiney Shuntay Martha James ("James") attempted to cash the same check at an alternate location in Birmingham, Alabama. According to James, she had been given the check by an individual who no longer worked for the business according to Selective Demolition Services, LLC. That individual intended to receive $500.00 if James was successful.

Regarding the continuing investigation, Rodney Lanard Harrell (“Harrell”) was identified as the subject who produced said false checks following his termination, gave the check to James, and had replaced the businesses phone number on several checks with his own; as he would be the subject verifying the checks rather than Selective Demolition Services, LLC.

Although this continuing investigation was closed on July 19, 2024 by Chief Wendell Major, it was re-opened to complete this investigation. In consultation with the Jefferson County District Attorney's Office, Harrell is charged with Possession of a Forged Instrument in the Third Degree (Class D Felony), Attempted Theft of Property in the Second Degree (Class D Felony), and Conspiracy (Class A Misdemeanor). Harrell maintains a total bond of $31,000.

If you are aware of the whereabouts of Harrell, contact your local authorities. If you have any additional information regarding this incident, please contact the assigned investigator, Sergeant Williamson, at (205) 948-3218 or [email protected]. Offenders are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

07/19/2024

PUBLIC RELEASE | IDENTITY THEFT, ETC.

On July 18, 2024 at approximately 5:24 pm, the Tarrant Police Department was dispatched to Mr. Payroll (Tarrant Check Cashing) located at 1113 Pinson Street within Tarrant, Ala. regarding a subject attempting to cash a fraudulent check in the amount of $6,014.99 using a fake driver's license.

Upon arrival, Officer Stevens was provided with the purported check by the business owner along with a false temporary driver's license depicting the suspect, Amanda Joann Akins ("Akins"). Although Akins' photograph was depicted on the temporary Alabama driver's license, it bore the name, driver's license number, and date of birth of a black female. According to Akins, she was provided with the documents to cash the $6,014.99 check by an alternate subject; which she would receive $3,000 of the funds if she had been successful. However, Officer Stevens placed her under arrest and transported her to the Tarrant Police Department jail instead. The investigation revealed that Akins did not know the subject whose information she was utilizing, had no relationship with the bank indicated, and Akins maintained a list of felony and misdemeanor warrants including three warrants for Robbery in the First Degree, two warrants for Identity Theft, and two warrants for Theft of Property in the Second Degree.

In consultation with the Jefferson County District Attorney's Office, Akins is charged with Identity Theft (Class B Felony), Possession of a Forged Instrument in the Second Degree (Class C Felony), Possession of a Forged Instrument in the Third Degree (Class D Felony), and Attempted Theft of Property in the First Degree (Class C Felony). Akins was transferred to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office jail where she maintains a total bond of $100,000. If you have any additional information regarding this incident, please contact the assigned investigator, Sergeant Williamson, at (205) 948-3218. Offenders are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

07/18/2024

Since some of y'all wanna ride around with sticks with switches on them, let’s go ahead and sit you down with 10 years fed time.

Our federal partners (ATF, FBI, DEA, U.S. attorney and U.S. marshal) are working with us to supercharge resources and boots on the ground to sit y’all down and bring federal indictments.

Tell your sons and grandsons that switches are illegal and simple possession will get them an automatic federal prison sentence.

To the general public, if you know someone who is riding around with a switch, manufacturing them, or providing/selling them, please call Crime Stoppers at (205) 254-7777. You don’t even have to testify. Simple possession is enough to make arrest, indictment and conviction. Turns out you can get a cash award for credible tip too.

Help us protect our community. It's a small group of people who don’t care about you, your neighbor, children, or our elders. Let’s work together to get these shooters off our streets.

Alexa, play 2 Chainz, "Feds Watching."

07/18/2024

PUBLIC RELEASE | FORGERY

On July 17, 2024 at approximately 5:28 pm, the Tarrant Police Department was dispatched to Mr. Payroll (Tarrant Check Cashing) located at 1113 Pinson Street within Tarrant, Ala. regarding a female attempting to cash a fraudulent check.

Upon arrival, Officer Sherrod was informed by the business owner that the business had been provided with a check allegedly issued by Selective Demolition Services, LLC. The business owner informed that he located contact information for Selective Demolition Services, LLC. who informed that the check was indeed fake. That business owner also informed that Destiney Shuntay Martha James ("James") attempted to cash the same check at an alternate location in Birmingham, Alabama. According to James, she had been given the check by an individual who no longer worked for the business according to Selective Demolition Services, LLC. That individual intended to receive $500.00 if James was successful. James was arrested by Officer Sherrod at the scene.

In consultation with the Jefferson County District Attorney's Office, James is charged with Possession of a Forged Instrument in the Third Degree (Class D Felony) and Attempted Theft of Property in the Second Degree (Class D Felony). James maintains a total bond of $4,000 and was transferred to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Jail. If you have any additional information regarding this incident, please contact the assigned investigator, Sergeant Williamson, at (205) 948-3218. Offenders are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

07/17/2024

07/12/2024

When it’s hot outside….what are you holding? You could be holding a popsicle! Come cool down with a sweet, cold treat and a magic show! When? Saturday July 13th; Where? Ford Ave. Tell a friend and bring a friend!

07/10/2024

PUBLIC RELEASE | PREMATURELY CLOSED CASE

On June 21, 2023 at approximately 5:49 pm, the Tarrant Police Department received a report of a burglary with a theft of property occurring within the 1800 block of Hoke Avenue within Tarrant, Ala.

According to one of the victims, a disabled family member was asleep inside the residence when the suspect, who was a previous “handyman” at the residence, broke into the home. The victim informed that his Dell laptop, with provided serial number, was stolen from inside the residence during the burglary along with a pressure washer. The investigation, occurring over a year later on July 8, 2024, revealed that James Lee McCarthy ("McCarthy"), the mentioned "handyman", thereafter pawned the stolen laptop (matching serial number) at a local pawn shop within Birmingham, Alabama two days after the alleged burglary along with jewelry potentially taken from the residence. Due to a delayed investigation, the Tarrant Police Department has been unable to recover the victim’s property at this time.

Although this case was reported by Chief Wendell Major (“Major") on June 28, 2023, and closed on July 2, 2023 by Major without assigning this case for investigation, it was re-opened on February 16, 2024 and July 8, 2024. In consultation with the Jefferson County District Attorney's Office, McCarthy is charged with Burglary in the Second Degree (Class B Felony) and Theft of Property in the Third Degree (Class D Felony). McCarthy, when arrested, will maintain a total bond of $40,000.

If you are aware of the whereabouts of McCarthy, contact your local authorities. If you have any additional information regarding this incident, please contact the assigned investigator, Sergeant Williamson, at (205) 948-3218. Offenders are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

07/09/2024

On July 9, 2024 at approximately 7:47 am, the victim of a domestic disturbance arrived at the Tarrant Police Department injured from an assault occurring within the 1400 block of Park Avenue within Tarrant, Ala.

According to the victim, he was assaulted after requesting the location of his phone from his partner. Officers observed a severe laceration above the victim's right eye. Officers responded to the residence where a blood trail was documented at the scene and contact was made with Zalania Le'Shawn Green ("Green") who admitted to assaulting (striking several times) the victim utilizing a hardcover book after a verbal altercation regarding the missing phone. Green was arrested at the scene.

In consultation with the Jefferson County District Attorney's Office, Green is charged with Domestic Violence in the Second Degree (Class B Felony). Green was transferred to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office jail where she maintains a $30,000 bond. If you have any additional information regarding this incident, please contact the assigned investigator, Sergeant Williamson, at (205) 948-3218. Offenders are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.