Charles Montgomery
Digital Reporter
Huntsville, AL
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Charles is a December 2021 graduate of West Virginia University. While earning his degree, Charles served as the sports editor for the WVU student newspaper, the Daily Athenaeum. Charles also completed a summer internship in 2021 for ESPN Louisville radio.
Charles is familiar with Alabama as he has lived in Grant since 2011. He attended KDS DAR High School and graduated in 2018.
Charles is a major sports fan, supporting the Mountaineers, Pittsburgh Steelers and the Oakland Athletics.
As a Digital Reporter, Charles creates content for all of WAFF's platforms including TV, web and streaming.
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A significant leak was discovered on Thursday night and increased demand for water due to high temperatures has created stress on the water department’s system.
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Agents arrested Timothy Swanson, 37, on June 22 at his residence.
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Carrie Anne King was known to have warrants with the Scottsboro Police Department for second-degree financial exploitation of the elderly and fraudulent use of a debit/credit card.
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The event is scheduled 5-9 p.m. There will be fireworks, live music and food trucks.
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The Ford F-150 was found in the median with heavy damage
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A contractor that took over $87,000 from a widow of an Army veteran to build a home, and never followed through, has been arrested.
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Morgan County Coroner, Jeff Chunn, said Hawes was a suspect in a homicide in Dayton.
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In the email, Rep. Brooks explains why he and other Republicans deserve a pardon.
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Smith played one year for Auburn, earning SEC Freshman of the Year honors.
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If you are looking for a new place to eat lunch or dinner, look no further than Guntersville at Old Town Stock House!
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United States Representative Mo Brooks said that he will appear before The Select Committee to Investigate the Jan. 6 Attack on the U.S. Capitol if certain terms are met.
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According to Hartselle PD, a vehicle was shot into from another vehicle near Frost and Crestline Streets.
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According to the Marion County Sheriff, Ronnie Burnette, Johnny Payne was spotted around 11 p.m. on Wednesday night driving a stolen vehicle.
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On June 16, it was reported that a 79-year-old believed she was being financially exploited by her caretaker, Melissa Ann Hale, 48.
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In May, a resident turned over to police a flash drive containing photographs and videos of James Dwight Mitchell, 31, nude and committing sex acts with a 12-year-old juvenile.
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Kenneth Briggs, 48, was standing in front of the station when officers arrived and it was determined he was under the influence of an unknown substance.
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If you’re looking to learn some new things this summer, Troy University may have some classes for you!
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Limestone County Coroner, Mike West has confirmed that a 3-year-old child has drowned near Ardmore on Monday afternoon.
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It can not be confirmed if Huynh's statement in the video is authentic or if he is being forced to say it.
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You can seen Gina Benitez on weekday mornings and at noon on WAFF!
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The Harriet Tubman Awards will honor individuals making a difference in the community.
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Michael Newell was previously indicted on 152 counts of possession of child pornography.
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Donny Ray Chambless, 56, was arrested after agents found one and a half pounds of methamphetamine, heroin, marijuana, a handgun and a rifle.
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Marcus McCarver was found guilty on a felony murder charge instead of a capital murder charge on Wednesday.
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WildWater is a 12-acre waterpark with 18 waterslides and a 22,000 square foot wave pool.
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Multiple Marshall County Jail inmates experienced medical emergencies on Tuesday, but there were no deaths.
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Tyler Harris is accused of entering a cabin located on Highway 23 and shooting at a group of people as they left the cabin.
David Alan Elrod, 60, was identified by Red Bay Police Chief Janna Jackson.
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Marvin McClendon was arrested and charged for a murder that he allegedly committed in 1988
Lisa Mayhall was taken into custody for the shooting of a 16-year-old minor on June 2.
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One of the power outages in northeast Huntsville runs from U.S. Highway 72 to the base of Monte Sano Mountain and from Oakwood Avenue to High Mountain Road.
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Three women are behind a website, Be Together Today, that has been accepting donations since the early days in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
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The movie being shown is “Encanto” at the Dr. Robert Shurney Legacy Center from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
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Luther Glenn, 52, who is serving a life sentence for a first-degree assault charge, was the victim of assault by another inmate involving a weapon.
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According to Athens Fire and Rescue, there have been several issues with residents painting fire hydrants so they don’t stick out from the color scheme of their house.
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Lisa Ann Fretwell was initially arrested and charged with manslaughter after her boyfriend, Travis Eugene Snipes, was shot and killed on June 9.
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At this time, the Madison County Commission is taking applications from qualified attorneys to fill the job.
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The 58-year-old chief, was named the “Administrator of the Year” by the National Institute for Jail Operations in 2021.
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Hercules began his career with Florence PD on March 29, 2016, after being donated to the department by Global K9 Protection Services.
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The closure is expected to begin June 14, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. until June 24.
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An adult and one child have been transported to Huntsville Hospital.
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History teacher and baseball coach, Shelby Hunter, was placed on administrative leave in December 2021 after an anonymous tip claimed he was forging or attempting to forge vaccine cards.
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William Stewart murdered his wife, Debbie, in their Decatur home. After the murder, Stewart dismembered his wife’s body and buried her in the backyard of the residence.
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Prosecutors are planning to take the case to a grand jury on June 27 to get a formal escape charge against White.
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Victor Hernandez Garcia was arrested after investigators discovered 22 pounds of uncut cocaine, two pounds of methamphetamine, scales, baggies, guns and $29,601 in his residence at 2219 6th Street.
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This sentencing came after Plotka’s request to withdraw his guilty plea was denied.
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There are at least five suspects with ties to North Alabama who've been arrested and charged in connection to the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.
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It is still encouraged to attend the W.C. Handy Festival from July 22 through July 31.