Cullman Sheriff

🚗 Smith Lake Park Fireworks Night - Traffic Flow 🎆

Attention attendees:
After the fireworks show, please be aware of the following traffic flow details to help everyone exit the park safely and efficiently:

🚫 The main park exit will NOT be used for general traffic leaving the park. ➡️ That roadway will be designated only for the boat launch and beach area access.

✅ Egress from inside the park will use the two-lane road surrounding the old office.
* Left lane = Left turn on County Road 813 from the park
* Right lane = Right turn on County Road 813 from the park

📍 Plan your exit route ahead of time! If you get into the wrong lane, you will not be able to change directions once in line.

Thanks for your patience and cooperation — and enjoy the show! 🎇

🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July from Sheriff Matt Gentry and the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office! 🎆

As we celebrate the birth of our nation and commemorate 250 years of American independence, we encourage everyone to take a moment to reflect on the blessings of freedom and remember the brave men and women who have sacrificed to protect the liberties we enjoy each day.

Sheriff Matt Gentry reminds everyone to celebrate safely and responsibly throughout the holiday weekend. Whether you’re enjoying fireworks, traveling, or spending time with family and friends, please make smart decisions, watch out for one another, and do your part to help keep our community safe.

From Sheriff Matt Gentry and everyone at the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office, we wish you and your family a safe, happy, and blessed Independence Day.

On July 1, at approximately 3:30 p.m. deputies with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Smith Lake Park following reports of a civil disturbance involving multiple individuals.

During the incident, occupants of one vehicle discharged a firearm toward another vehicle. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported.

This remains an active and ongoing investigation. Deputies and investigators are currently on scene gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.

At this time, this appears to be an isolated incident. The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office will provide additional information as it becomes available and as the investigation allows.

Joint Statement from Sheriff Matt Gentry and District Attorney Champ Crocker.

$5,000 reward offered in Logan School vandalism.

The vandalism and destruction of the historic Logan Junior High School is repulsive, shocking and beyond words of why anyone would choose to carry out such vandalism. Several social media accounts have posted pictures from inside and outside the school which show the extent of the damage.

Sheriff Matt Gentry and District Attorney Champ Crocker are joining together and offering a total reward of $5,000 for any tips that lead to the successful arrest and conviction of any persons involved in this case.

“I encourage anyone with any tips on this case to call the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office immediately. We take this level of vandalism to property very seriously and we will work all leads and tips until there is a successful conclusion to this case,” said Sheriff Matt Gentry.

“Anyone who played any part in this vandalism should turn themselves in to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office immediately. If they don’t turn themselves in I am confident with this amount of reward money being offered someone will come forward with a tip that leads to an arrest or multiple arrests. I look forward to prosecuting them when that happens,” said District Attorney Champ Crocker.

Anyone with information on this case can call the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office at 256-734-0342. You may also submit an anonymous tip on www.cullmansheriff.org under the “Nixle Anonymous Tip” link.