CCSO: Press Release

From Missing Person to Attempted Murder

On June 17, 2025, the Choctaw County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a missing person in the Toxey area. The caller, a concerned neighbor, reported unusual activity at the residence of the missing individual that prompted further investigation. A BOLO (Be On the Lookout) alert was issued, and the individual—identified as Mark Edward Martin […]

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Search Warrant /Drugs

On Thursday, February 8, 2024, a search warrant was executed at 88 Cedar Street in Silas, Alabama.  The following items were confiscated:  Trafficking weight Methamphetamine, Suboxone, Marijuana, and a synthetic substance.  Also confiscated was one rifle and one pistol.  Two subjects were arrested.  The US Attorney’s Office will be consulted on possible federal charges in this case.  More arrests could be […]

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Yantley Burglary with Arrests

In early January 2024, a citizen reported the burglary of his building in the Yantley community of Choctaw County. Numerous items such as a motorcycle, generators, tire mounting and balancing equipment, and welding equipment were stolen from the building. Through various investigative means and interviews the Choctaw County Sheriff’s Office identified and arrested three suspects […]

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Arrests in Large Copper Theft

In December 2023, the Choctaw County Sheriff’s Office received reports from Black Warrior EMC of the theft of copper wire from their power lines. Investigators discovered wire was stolen from the power lines from 5 or more different locations in Choctaw County from November 2023 to January 2024. Through various investigative means, investigators were able […]

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Arrest in Silas Vehicle Thefts

On Sunday, December 3, 2023, a truck was stolen at Kirklands store in Silas.  Then on Saturday, December 16, 2023, a car was stolen at Goco’s in Silas. On December 16, 2023, several hours after the car was stolen, Wayne County Sheriff’s Office attempted to stop the car.  A high speed chase ensued from Waynesboro to Landfill […]

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