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Decatur resident alleges city and police are "poisoning" his home during public comment

Decatur City Council · February 17, 2026
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Summary

A Decatur resident, William Shearer, told the council in public comment that "Decatur City Hall and Decatur City Police are poisoning me and my house," alleged prior arrest and evidence planting, and said he planned to bring evidence to the Alabama Attorney General; the council did not address the claim during the meeting.

At the public-comment portion of the Feb. 2 meeting, resident William Shearer told Decatur City Council that "Decatur City Hall and Decatur City Police are poisoning me and my house" and asked the council to intervene. Shearer said city actors have wanted his property at…

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