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Southside Today
By the People, for the People
5 Arrested for Throwing Objects at Vehicles in East Alabama
Suspects face multiple charges after incident in Southside, Alabama
Published on Mar. 7, 2026
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Five individuals were taken into custody by Southside police after they were allegedly throwing water bottles and other objects at multiple vehicles in the Pilgrim's Rest Road area on Friday, March 6. The suspects were pulled over and charged with criminal mischief and reckless endangerment, and police believe the incident may be connected to other similar cases.
Why it matters
Throwing objects at moving vehicles can pose a serious threat to public safety, potentially causing accidents and injuries. This incident highlights the need for vigilance and cooperation between law enforcement and the community to address such reckless behavior.
The details
According to police, officers responded to the Pilgrim's Rest Road area around 8:30 pm on Friday after receiving reports of vehicles being struck by water bottles. While on the scene, they received another call about a vehicle being hit by an object, and the caller was following the suspect vehicle. Police conducted a traffic stop in the 3900 block of Highway 77 and detained five suspects, who were later charged with three counts each of criminal mischief and reckless endangerment.
- On March 6, 2026, at around 8:30 pm, police responded to the Pilgrim's Rest Road area.
- Police conducted a traffic stop and made the arrests in the 3900 block of Highway 77.
The players
Southside Police
The law enforcement agency that responded to the incident and made the arrests.
What’s next
Southside investigators say they believe this incident is related to other similar incidents and expect more charges to be filed.
The takeaway
This incident highlights the importance of community cooperation and vigilance in addressing public safety concerns, as well as the need for swift action by law enforcement to address reckless behavior that puts innocent people at risk.
