West Blocton Police Department

10/21/2026

🎉 EXCITING NEWS FOR WEST BLOCTON SENIORS! 🎉

👮‍♂️ The West Blocton Police Department encourages everyone to check out the NEW West Blocton Senior Center!

Our senior citizens are an important part of our community, and we’re excited to see more opportunities for them to stay active, socialize, make new friends, and enjoy time together.

❤️ A strong community is one that looks after people of all ages, and our seniors deserve a place where they feel welcomed, appreciated, and connected.

👵👴 Do you have a parent, grandparent, neighbor, or friend who might enjoy the Senior Center? Help us spread the word! Sometimes all it takes is a little encouragement to get someone involved.

📍 Learn more about the new West Blocton Senior Center here:

https://www.facebook.com/share/1HGPYFnt7V/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Let’s support this wonderful addition to our community!

Serving our Seniors (60 +) with nutritious meals and fellowship. A place to stay active and be together.

10/20/2026

A message from the West Blocton Police Department

We are asking every pet owner in West Blocton, especially dog owners, to take proper care of your animals and keep them under control.

Residents not keeping proper control of their animals has led to the deaths of other people's pets, pets that were as close to their owners as family. Those losses could have been prevented.

What the law requires:

Town ordinance (No. 2024-11-18): Every animal must wear an ID tag or other ID showing the owner's address. Off your property, an animal must be on a leash or other restraint, controlled by a competent person. No more than five animals per residence without Town Council approval. A first offense may bring a written warning; after that, fines are $25, then $50, then $250 plus confiscation of the animal and impound and boarding fees.

New state law (Act 2026-427, often called "Beau's Law," effective Oct. 1, 2026): A dog tied to a tree, pole or structure must be on a trolley system, one dog per tether, with a properly fitted collar or harness. No logging chains, choke collars or pinch collars. Pens must be secure. Dogs kept outside must have constant access to food, water and proper shelter. Some exemptions apply. Violations are misdemeanors that rise with each offense, and the owner pays boarding and vet costs.

Alabama's dangerous-dog law, Emily's Law, still applies: an owner whose dog attacks a person can face misdemeanor or felony charges, and a dangerous dog can be ordered euthanized.

WBPD will be stepping up enforcement. In the meantime, please be responsible, for the sake of your own pets and your neighbors'.

To report a violation, call Town Hall at 205-938-7622 or email: [email protected] If you can do so safely, take photos or video that can help aid in follow-up investigation and prosecution of complaints. If an animal is attacking a person, call 911.

Chief Leonard "Pete" Hicks
West Blocton Police Department

10/09/2026

🚨 SEVERE WEATHER ALERT – WEST BLOCTON, ALABAMA 🚨

Friday, October 9 – Saturday, October 10, 2026

The West Blocton Police Department is advising all residents to prepare for potentially dangerous weather as Hurricane Isaias approaches Alabama.

According to the latest information from the National Weather Service in Birmingham, our area could experience strong winds, heavy rainfall, flash flooding, and the possibility of isolated tornadoes beginning this afternoon and continuing into Saturday.

🌪️ CURRENT WEATHER THREATS

💨 DAMAGING WINDS: Sustained winds of 30–40 mph are possible, with gusts reaching 60 mph. The greatest wind threat is expected early Saturday morning through Saturday afternoon. Downed trees, power outages, and hazardous driving conditions are possible.

🌧️ HEAVY RAINFALL: Rainfall totals of 2–4 inches are expected, with locally higher amounts possible.

🌊 FLOODING: A Flood Watch will be in effect from 7:00 PM Friday until 7:00 AM Sunday. Low-lying areas, creeks, and roads with poor drainage may experience flooding. Never attempt to drive through flooded roadways.

🌪️ TORNADO POTENTIAL: The National Weather Service has identified a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for isolated tornadoes associated with the storm's rainbands. Although the tornado threat is currently limited, conditions can change quickly.

🏠 WEST BLOCTON STORM SHELTERS

If a tornado threat develops, the Town of West Blocton will open its designated storm shelters at:

📍 West Blocton Elementary School

📍 Cahaba Medical

The Police Department will provide additional information regarding shelter activation and availability as conditions develop.

⚠️ WHAT RESIDENTS SHOULD DO NOW

✅ Charge cell phones and emergency power banks.

✅ Secure loose outdoor items, including trash cans and patio furniture.

✅ Prepare flashlights, medications, and emergency supplies.

✅ Keep weather alerts enabled on your phone.

✅ Avoid unnecessary travel during periods of heavy wind or flooding.

✅ Know where you will seek shelter if a Tornado Warning is issued.

IMPORTANT: If a Tornado Warning is issued for your location, seek immediate protection in a basement or small interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Do not wait to travel to a public shelter if the tornado threat is imminent.

The West Blocton Police Department will continue monitoring weather conditions and providing updates as necessary.

Please check on elderly neighbors, individuals with disabilities, and others who may need assistance preparing for severe weather.

For emergencies, call 911.

Stay safe, West Blocton!

📡 Official weather updates: www.weather.gov/bmx

Please share this information with your family, friends, and neighbors.

09/15/2026

This friendly guy was found this morning (9-15-26) relaxing in the middle of the road on Cahaba River Road near Hill Creek Apartments. If he belongs to you or you know who he belongs to please contact the West Blocton Police Department @ 205-938-7622

08/25/2026

Congratulations, Sergeant Andrew Winingham!

The West Blocton Police Department is proud to announce the promotion of Officer Andrew Winingham to the rank of Sergeant.

Sergeant Winingham has consistently demonstrated the qualities we value most in our department: dedication, loyalty, professionalism, and a strong work ethic. His commitment extends beyond simply doing the job—he genuinely cares about the Town of West Blocton, the people we serve, and the officers he works alongside.

Through his hard work and dependable service, Andrew has earned the trust and respect of his fellow officers and has proven that he is someone the department can count on when it matters most. His loyalty to this department and dedication to our community have not gone unnoticed.

This promotion is both recognition of what he has already accomplished and an acknowledgment of the leadership and responsibility we know he will continue to demonstrate in his new role.

Please join us in congratulating Sergeant Andrew Winingham on this well-deserved promotion!

Congratulations, Sergeant. We are proud to have you serving the Town of West Blocton and look forward to seeing you continue to grow as a leader.

07/30/2026

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HELPED BRING THEM HOME SAFELY

On July 28, 2026, the West Blocton Police Department received a missing-person report involving two of our senior citizens. Because of concerns for their health and safety, officers immediately began working to locate them.

Their vehicle was identified through our Flock Safety license plate reader system. Although officers were unable to reach the vehicle before it left the area where it had been detected, the information provided an important lead.

We then posted a public alert on Facebook. The post was shared more than 2,000 times almost immediately, and a citizen contacted us with information about having seen and spoken with the couple the previous evening.

That tip, combined with the Flock LPR information, allowed officers to make an emergency request for assistance from OnStar. Although the vehicle was equipped with OnStar, the service was not active. OnStar personnel were able to activate the system, establish communication with the couple and provide officers with the vehicle’s exact location near York, Alabama.

The couple had become lost and did not know where they were. An officer spoke with them and convinced them to pull over at the nearest business and wait for assistance. Our officer was less than an hour behind them and had been tracking their direction of travel through additional LPR detections.

The York Police Department dispatched an officer to locate the couple, check on their welfare and remain with them until our officer arrived. Local EMS also evaluated them as a precaution. Their family was contacted and arrived a short time later.

This successful outcome would not have been possible without law enforcement officers, 911 dispatchers, EMS personnel, OnStar representatives and members of the public working together to ensure that this couple returned home safely.

The West Blocton Police Department sincerely thanks everyone who shared the alert, provided information, offered prayers or assisted with the search.

We would especially like to thank:

Bibb County E-911
OnStar Support Personnel
York Police Department
Local EMS Personnel
Every citizen who shared the post or provided information

This incident is a powerful example of what can be accomplished when law enforcement, technology and the community work together.

07/28/2026

****UPDATE****
They have been located and are safe. Thank everyone for their prayers and assistance in bringing this to a happy resolution.

🚨 MISSING PERSONS — PUBLIC ASSISTANCE REQUESTED 🚨

The West Blocton Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Victor Deerman, age 81, and his wife, Faye Deerman, age 79.

The couple was last seen leaving their residence in West Blocton during the afternoon of July 27, 2026. They were traveling in a:

White 2015 GMC Terrain
Alabama license plate: 7A001EX

Victor and Faye have not been seen or heard from in more than 24 hours. Both have medical conditions, including dementia, and may be confused or in need of immediate assistance.

Anyone who has seen the couple, their vehicle, or has information regarding their whereabouts is asked to contact:

West Blocton Police Department: (205) 938-7622
Bibb County Sheriff’s Office: (205) 926-3129

Please share this post to help bring Victor and Faye home safely.

07/03/2026

06/18/2026

PUBLIC WEATHER WARNING

The West Blocton Police Department is advising residents to use caution today, Thursday, June 18, due to heavy rain, thunderstorms, and the potential for localized flooding. Weather conditions may also produce strong storms and an isolated tornado risk.

Please avoid unnecessary travel during periods of heavy rain. Do not drive through flooded roadways. Turn around, don’t drown. Watch for water over roads, downed trees, low visibility, and possible power outages.

Residents should keep phones charged, monitor local weather alerts, and have a safe place ready in the event a tornado warning is issued.

Stay alert and stay safe, West Blocton.

05/14/2026

⚠️ DRIVER’S LICENSE CHECKPOINT NOTICE ⚠️

This evening, 14 May, 2026, officers with the West Blocton Police Department will be conducting driver’s license checkpoints start at approximately 5pm and continuing throughout the evening.

The purpose of these checkpoints are to promote roadway safety, ensure drivers are properly licensed, and encourage compliance with Alabama traffic laws.

Motorists are reminded to:• Carry a valid driver’s license• Ensure vehicle registration and insurance are current• Drive safely and responsibly

We appreciate the cooperation of our community as we continue working to keep our roadways safe for everyone.