Counterfeit Money; Facebook Scams: August In Vestavia Hills News

VESTAVIA HILLS, AL — August 2019 has come to a close, but the month that was included some headlines in Vestavia Hills that are worth remembering.

A veteran law enforcement officer announced hos retirement in August, police discovered counterfeit $100 bills being used at Vestavia businesses, and city employees learned they will get a raise.

Here are some of the stories that made headlines in August on Vestavia Hills Patch:

Vestavia Police Officer Retiring After 28 Years

Sgt. Lee Goodwin of the Vestavia Hills Police Department will retire this week after 28 years of combined service as a law enforcement officer.

Suspects Accused Of Passing Counterfeit $100 Bills In Vestavia

The Vestavia Hills Police Department began searching for two female suspects they say have been using counterfeit $100 bills to make purchases at Vestavia businesses.

New Vestavia Hills Budget Includes Pay Raise For City Employees

The Vestavia Hills City Council in August reviewed the city manager's budget proposal for the coming year, which includes pay increases for city employees, road paving projects and parks and recreation improvements.

Car Burglary Suspects Captured By Vestavia Police

Vestavia Hills police, with help from neighboring law enforcement agencies, apprehended two burglary suspects this month. The initial incident occurred around 5 a.m. August 14.

Facebook Scams: VHPD Learns Of Hacked Accounts

The Vestavia Hills Police Department has received reports in the last few months of Facebook accounts being hacked and friends and family being asked for money fraudulently.