On 4/16/2023, The Powell Police Department was dispatched to a residence on AL-35 inside the town limits in reference to a civil disturbance. Upon arrival, Assistant Chief Nick Morgan made contact with the victim who had some injuries to her head area. He also made contact with a bloody Vincent Moore of Powell. Mr. Moore was uncooperative and severely intoxicated. Mr. Moore was detained for a Domestic Violence Investigation and placed in the back seat of a patrol car. He began screaming at Assistant Chief Morgan and spit blood in his face. After the investigation, Warrants were obtained and Mr. Moore was charged with Domestic Violence 3rd – Assault, Domestic Violence – Criminal Mischief, Criminal Mischief – (damage to patrol car) – Assault on a Police Officer with Bodily Fluids. He was also served an existing warrant with the Powell Police Department.
The Powell Police Department would like to thank the multiple other Departments that assisted in this case including Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office and Rainsville Police Department.
