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Eufaula : Terroristic Threat Arrest

Matt Boster

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Posted by: Matt Boster
Date: Jun 11 2021 10:55 AM

A Eufaula man has been arrested for violent, threatening communications with local businesses.


At approximately 1231hrs Thursday, 10 June, a communication was made between an individual and two cooperative businesses in Eufaula.  The nature of the communication was such that both locations were evacuated, considered crime scenes, secured and searched. Out of an abundance of caution, both businesses ceased operations for the remainder of the day.  The Criminal Investigations Division initiated an analysis of the incidents.



At 2046hrs, Thursday evening, communication was received by the same businesses through the identical originating device, threatening harm to persons and property the next (Friday) morning.  Detectives and Administrative personnel responded to the additional threats by initiating another immediate, aggressive and thorough investigation overnight.  Through the investigation, a suspect was identified and the residence of origin of the threatening communication was established. 



A search warrant was obtained and the residence, suspect, and evidence were tactically secured at 0230hrs this morning.  Richie Earl Smith, 24, of Eufaula, was arrested after acknowledging his role in the dissemination of the threatening communications.  Smith’s apparent motive was desiring a day off from work.  Smith is charged with four-Class C Felony counts of Terrorist Threats (13A-10-15) and is being housed in the Eufaula City Jail awaiting a bond hearing.



Communications that threaten personal safety, disrupt activity, or insinuate property damage to our business partners and citizenry will not be tolerated and will be vigorously investigated and prosecuted.  Technology has evolved to make it seemingly easier for individuals to initiate threatening communications, however, technology has also evolved to assist us in locating and identifying the individuals and devices making such communications.  We strongly caution anyone contemplating composing threatening communications to consider their choices wisely.



Assisting in the investigation were the Federal Bureau of Investigations, the Alabama Fusion Center, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, the State of Alabama Fire Marshal’s Office, Dothan Police Department, Russell County Sheriff’s Office and the Eufaula Fire Department.  A special acknowledgement is given to the personnel of the Eufaula Police Department for their dedication to our community.  



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