Sheriff, Commission and Walker County

Walker County Sheriff speaks on indictments in Tony Mitchell case
For the first time, Walker County Sheriff, Nick Smith is speaking on the indictments released in the investigation of Tony Mitchell.
Walker County Commission says it has 'no authority' over how sheriff operates department
The Walker County Commission held a meeting Monday March 10, 2025, as two law enforcement officers with the Walker County Sheriff's Office have been indicted in
'No authority': Walker County Commission says they have no control over sheriff department operations
The Walker County Commission met Monday morning to address concerns over matters at the sheriff's office, following the indictment of two deputies and the removal of the WCSO Facebook page.
Walker County commissioners say they are powerless over Sheriff Nick Smith
The commission said it will continue to cooperate with federal investigators as the probe continues into the embattled sheriff’s office.
Walker County Commission holds special called meeting
The Walker County Commission had a special called meeting Monday morning. This comes after two Walker County deputies were indicted last week on federal charges in connection with the death of a jail inmate. Deputies James Mathew Handley and Carl Lofton Carpenter are charged in the death of inmate Tony Mitchell in January 2023.
Walker County Commission says authority limited
Supporters of the Walker County Sheriff’s Office filled the room at a special county commission meeting Monday morning. The commission said its limited in its authority over the sheriff’s office, which faces a federal investigation.
‘I’m not running from the problem': Walker County Sheriff addresses Tony Mitchell investigation
We’re hearing more from Walker County Sheriff Nick Smith on the recent indictments connected to the investigation of Tony ...
Walker County deputies indicted for excessive force on paid leave, no comment from sheriff
The U.S. Attorney's office has secured guilty pleas from ten individuals in connection with the death of Tony Mitchell and ...
Indicted Walker County deputies allegedly stomped on Tony Mitchell’s genitals while he was handcuffed
A federal grand jury issued deprivation of rights indictments against Carl Lofton Carpenter and James Matthew Handley.
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'Platform for hate:' Sheriff's office in Alabama deactivates Facebook page
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Walker Co. deputy indicted in Tony Mitchell case admitted to psychiatric ward, files motion to continue
According to court records, a motion to continue was filed Thursday, March 7 saying that WCSO deputy Carl Carpenter has been ...
Walker County deputy connected to Anthony ‘Tony’ Mitchell case suffers mental breakdown
A former deputy with the Walker County Sheriff’s Office who was one of several people charged following the death of Anthony ...
Walker County deputies indicted for using excessive force, lying to grand jury
Two Walker County Sheriff deputies are accused of using excessive force when arresting Tony Mitchell in Jan. 2023, and one of ...