I just love it knowing that the TROLLanda group of wannabe Shoals-area crime bloggers had to out one of their own. Trouble in paradise, perhaps? Maybe "Jasper Black" can give us a few other names besides the ones we already know? Is this finally the start of the end for Bettye and her shitty blog? If so good riddance!
https://shoalandaspeaks.blogspot.com/2022/09/more-arrests-for-our-former-blogger.html
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
More Arrests for Our Former Blogger Anthony Durham
Anthony Shane Durham was arrested on September 15th on charges of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Methamphetamine, and Failure to Appear. Court records show that Durham, who claims to have paid all previous fines, etc., still owes the City of Florence $2,166.00.
Durham, who used the pen name Jasper Black when he blogged for Shoalanda Speaks, is scheduled to appear on these charges November 8th. Besides two traffic cases, he still faces jail time on being a felon in possession of a gun and bail jumping.
After we last reported on the 36 year-old homeless man, he contacted us to threaten a lawsuit and to again blame us for not "using our influence" to have charges dropped after assaulting his then wife and threatening his wife's co-worker. It would seem that Durham has a pattern of threatening and assaulting women.
We have checked, and the woman he threatened or possibly attacked at a local apartment complex last winter has passed away, meaning there is no way to press charges on this incident. We do know that Anthony is the subject of a serious investigation that we hope is concluded swiftly.
We all need to continue our efforts to feed, clothe, and provide shelter for the less fortunate. Let's just remember to keep safe while doing it. We sincerely believe in assisting the homeless when possible, but it isn't always a given that these individuals are mentally competent and no threat to others.
Do we regret attempting to help Anthony? No. We just wish there had been a better outcome.
