Aaron Carlisle, DOB: 05/29/79, 5’10” tall, 250 lbs, has been reported missing to the Montgomery Police Department.  Mr. Carlisle was last seen leaving his place of employment on Friday, July 18, 2008.  Mr. Carlisle was traveling in a 2000 Green Honda Civic Ex, Tag #3B3595C.   Mr. Carlisle has an illness that causes his family concern about his welfare.  Attached is a photograph of Mr. Carlisle. Anyone with information on Mr. Carlisle’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Montgomery Police Department at 241-2651 or Secret Witness at 262-4000. Captain Huey Thornton is the point of contact for questions pertaining to this press release (241-2816).



On Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at approximately 12:48 p.m., a homeowner in the 700 block of Placid Drive reported being the victim of a home invasion robbery. During the course of the investigation, information was gathered that led to Deramus Austin, 21 y/o, of 1317 Withers Street, as one of the individuals who committed the robbery.   A warrant was secured and lookouts for Mr. Austin were distributed.  On Monday, July 21, 2008, a lookout for Mr. Austin was aired by a local media station.  On Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at 12:20 a.m., officers responded to 1608 Withers Street after information was received from a citizen indicating Mr. Austin was at that residence.  Upon arrival on the scene, Mr. Austin was observed running back into the listed address. As Austin ran into the residence, he put several mattresses behind the door and forced entry was made to the residence. Once inside of the residence, Mr. Austin was immediately taken into custody and transported to the Montgomery Police Department.  Mr. Austin was processed and transported to the Montgomery County Detention Facility and placed under an excessive bond of $200,000.00.    Mr. Austin has an extensive criminal history for robberies.  Chief A.D. Baylor states, “This is yet another case of a repeat offender who should have been locked up and unavailable to commit additional crimes to citizens in our community.” Captain Huey Thornton is the point of contact for questions pertaining to this press release (241-2816).



On Monday, July 21, 2008, at approximately 6:11 p.m., officers responded to the Family Dollar at 840 West South Boulevard in reference to a business robbery.  The manager of the business stated that a male reached across the counter, grabbed her shirt, and told her to open the cash drawer and give him the money.  The suspect then fled the scene on foot behind the business after receiving an undisclosed amount of U.S. Currency.  Patrol units gained information on the scene that led to Ruben Garrison, 31y/o, of 4120 Oak Street as a suspect.  Officers responded to the suspect’s address and took him into custody without incident.  The suspect was positively identified at the business as being the offender. Mr. Garrison was transported to the Detective Division and interviewed.  Subsequent to his interview, Mr. Garrison was charged with Robbery 3^rd Degree.   Mr. Garrison has an extensive criminal history that dates back several years.  In fact, at the time of the Dollar Store robbery, Mr. Garrison was on probation for a Robbery 1^st Degree he committed in 2003. A hold has been placed on Mr. Garrison through the Alabama Department of Pardons and Paroles. Mr. Garrison was transported to the Montgomery County Detention Facility with a $15,000.00 bond. This case will be drug and alcohol related due to Garrison admitting that he had been using powder cocaine and alcohol shortly before the robbery. Chief A.D. Baylor states, “This is yet another case of a repeat offender who should have been locked up and unavailable to commit additional crimes to citizens in our community.” Captain Huey Thornton is the point of contact for questions pertaining to this press release (241-2816).



On Monday, July 14^th, 2008, Charles Armstrong, age 42, of 3951 Norman Bridge Road, was shot and killed in front of 3804 South Court Street. Our investigation led to the development of Willie Gendraw, age 26, of 634 Bullock Street as the offender. After an extensive search, Mr. Gendraw was tracked to the Atlanta Metro area. With the assistance of the US Marshals Service, Mr. Gendraw was located and taken into custody at the residence of one of his family members in DeKalb County, Georgia.  On Monday, July 21, 2008, detectives responded to the DeKalb County Detention Facility where Mr. Gendraw was being held. Mr. Gendraw signed a waiver of extradition and was transported back to Montgomery. Once in Montgomery, Mr. Gendraw was processed and transported to the Montgomery County Detention Facility and placed under a total bond of $105,000.00. This case is believed to be drug related.   Captain Huey Thornton is the point of contact for questions pertaining to this press release (241-2816).