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Hanceville, Alabama, is reeling after its entire police department was indicted for allegedly running like a criminal operation — former chief Jason Marlin and several officers, including an officer’s wife, are now facing charges. Four of six defendants have already struck plea deals: ringleader Jason Wilbanks faces three years and a lifetime ban from law enforcement; Eric Kelso gets four months, with his wife Donna cooperating; Marlin accepted misdemeanor obstruction charges with a suspended sentence and is also banned. Cody Kelso’s trial looms in October on computer tampering and misuse of office, while William Shellnutt seeks drug court. The department is on administrative leave, with the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office now handling all operations — a major upheaval for this small town.

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