ATHENS-On August 1, 2023, at approximately 04:00 hours, officers with the Athens Police Department discovered a burglary had occurred at Champion Dodge and Champion Chevrolet. After reviewing surveillance video and conducting an inventory, it was discovered two (2) vehicles and two (2) ATV were stolen.
Tywon Wyatt
2023 Dodge Ram 1500 TRX
2023 Dodge Challenger R/T
Polaris General XP 1000
Polaris RZR Pro XP
A short time later, the two (2) ATVs were spotted by the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office on Interstate 65, heading southbound. Deputies were able to stop the ATVs near the 310 exit. Tywon Wyatt (21) of Bessemer, Alabama was taken into custody. The other driver fled on foot and is still at large. Detective Joe McClanahan, with the Athens Police Department obtaining three (3) warrants for Wyatt’s arrest. The charges included two (2) counts of Burglary in the Third Degree and one (1) count of Theft of Property in the First Degree. Wyatt was later arrested and released after posting $10,000.00.
The Athens Police Department would like to thank ALEA, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office, Morgan County Sheriff’s Office and any other agencies that we may not be aware of for their assistance.
Media Release/JONATHAN CALDWELL
DETECTIVE LIEUTENANT
ATHENS POLICE DEPARTMENT
