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Published: Saturday, June 14, 2008 at 3:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Friday, June 13, 2008 at 11:35 p.m.

FRANKLIN COUNTY

Man accused of stabbing wife

Authorities say a Phil Campbell man has been arrested after he was accused of stabbing his wife and daughter-in-law.

Franklin County officials said Horace Wayne Borden, 62, 2682 Franklin 75, Phil Campbell, has been charged with two counts of domestic violence second-degree assault.

The charges are Class B felonies, which are punishable by two to 20 years in prison if convicted.

Reports indicate Borden got into some type of altercation with his wife and daughter-in-law Thursday afternoon. He is accused of stabbing his daughter-in-law and cutting his wife with a knife.

The two women were taken to Russellville Hospital where they were treated and released.

Investigators said the two victims lived with Borden.

Authorities said Borden was caught on Spring Valley Road in Colbert County where he wrecked a vehicle when he ran into a building.

Colbert sheriff's deputies arrested him at the scene for driving under the influence. He was transferred to Franklin County on Friday where he is being held without bond.

ARRESTS

Lauderdale sheriff

Donna Carolyn Smith, 38, 5912 Lauderdale 26, Rogersville; second-degree promoting prison contraband, illegal possession of prohibited liquor and public

intoxication.

Patrick Dewayne Sterry, 31, 680 Lauderdale 143, Florence; first-degree theft of property, first-degree receiving stolen property and third-degree burglary.

REPORTS

Muscle Shoals police

  • Theft: Six copper adapters and two electrical check valves were taken from a business in the 3400 block of Woodward Avenue.

  • Theft: Three checks were taken from a residence in the 100 block of Carr Avenue.

  • Theft: A push lawn mower was taken from a residence in the 3400 block of Hamilton Avenue.

  • Burglary: Eight bottles of assorted medication were taken form a residence in the 100 block of West Second Street.

  • Theft: An electric leaf blower, a chain saw and 150 feet of electrical cord were taken from a residence in the 700 block of Grand Avenue.

  • Criminal mischief: A window at a residence in the 200 block of West Pasadena Avenue was damaged.

  • Theft: A weed trimmer was taken from a residence in the 2000 block of Jackson Avenue.

  • Theft: A roll of wire and a cell phone were taken from a residence in the 200 block of Martin Drive.

  • Theft: Six pairs of women’s pants and other clothing were taken from a business in the 3400 block of Woodward Avenue.

  • Theft from a vehicle: A cell phone was damaged from a vehicle parked at a business on Davidson Avenue.

    Sheffield police

  • Theft: A brown and white 9-month-old pit bulldog was taken from a residence in the 3200 block of Almon Street.

  • Burglary: A book of checks was taken from a residence in the 2300 block of Southeast 12th Avenue.

  • Recovered property: A garden tiller taken from a residence on Broad Street in Tuscumbia was recovered by Sheffield police.

  • Theft: Five credit cards, $30 in cash, two student identification cards and an insurance card were taken from a residence in the 700 block of North Columbia Avenue.

  • Unlawful breaking and entering a motor vehicle: The glove box was damaged, but nothing was discovered missing from a 2001 yellow Jeep Wrangler that was parked in the 400 block of South Montgomery Avenue.

  • Burglary: Six tennis rackets with bags and a jug containing $400 in quarters were taken from a residence in the 100 block of Terrace Street.

  • Unlawful breaking and entering a motor vehicle: A license plate, wallet, driver’s license and identification were taken from a vehicle parked in the 3000 block of 19th Avenue.

  • Attempted burglary: A window at a residence in the 400 block of Annapolis Avenue was broken when someone tried to gain entrance.

  • Burglary: Two computer monitors, 50 pounds of nails and five, 4-foot round metal strips were taken from a business in the 100 block of Ashe Street.

  • Theft: A tool box, motorcycle parts and a tool set were taken from a residence in the 400 block of Washington Boulevard.

  • Theft: A pink wallet, driver’s license, $120 in cash and insurance cards were taken from a residence in the 700 block of North Columbia Avenue.

  • Criminal mischief: Four tires were damaged on a vehicle that was parked in the 1500 block of 26th Street.

  • Criminal mischief: The metal siding on a residence in the 1200 block of Greer Circle was damaged.

  • Theft: A 1995 green Ford Thunderbird was taken from a residence in the 1500 block of East 26th Street.


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