
Hoover police charge Carlee Russell with faked I-459 kidnapping deception
Carlee Russell has been charged with false reporting to law enforcement authorities and falsely reporting an incident after staging her own disappearance, which caused panic and alarm in the community. The charges are misdemeanors, each carrying a $1,000 bond. Despite the disruption caused, the existing law only allows for these charges to be filed. Hoover police Chief Nick Derzis expressed frustration and plans to ask state lawmakers to enhance the legislation for false reporting of violent crimes. Attorney General Steve Marshall's office will handle the case, dedicating a team to assist in the prosecution.



