MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Secretary Hal Taylor issued the following statement concerning the loss of Chief Deputy Steve Guthrie of the
Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, who tragically passed away Wednesday, Nov. 9, from medical complications:
“On behalf of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to both the friends and the family of Chief Deputy Steve Guthrie of the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office. As the family, Sheriff’s Office and the community grieve, I have assured Sheriff Sims that we will make all ALEA resources available as they attempt to cope with this tragic loss. A dedicated law enforcement veteran of 30 years, Chief Deputy Guthrie’s leadership, courage and sacrifice to his local community, as well as to the entire State of Alabama, is apparent by the overwhelming care and support already displayed by those he so faithfully served.”