She was hospitalized with serious injuries, said Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Assistant Chief Deputy Wesley Richerson. A short time later, deputies located and arrested Nelson-Cox.

Assistant Chief Deputy of the Montgomery County Sheriff's Department Wesley Richerson holds a news conference on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024 in Montgomery, Ala. (AP Photo/Safiyah Riddle).

Assistant Chief Deputy of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department Wesley Richerson holds a news conference on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024 in Montgomery, Ala. (AP Photo/Safiyah Riddle).

Wesley Richerson, the assistant chief at the Montgomery Sheriff's Office, emphasized gun safety, especially for people with children in their home.

Rhodes is a former Alabama state trooper, said Wesley Richerson, assistant chief deputy of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. Rhodes, who was a senior state trooper, ...

Qylon Thompson, 3, died after he accidentally shot himself. Now his family is dedicated to spreading awareness about gun safety.

"This is an extremely disturbing situation," Assistant Chief Deputy Wesley Richerson said during a news conference on Monday. Alabama sheriff requests FBI probe into alleged sex assault at youth ...