A man who impersonated a police officer during a home invasion robbery in Montgomery has been arrested. Christopher Grady was picked up by authorities in Johnson City, Tennessee on Friday. The home invasion robbery happened October 4th at a residence on Ray Thorington Road. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office reports that Grady assaulted the 79-year-old homeowner and stole money and jewelry. Captain George Beaudry says they are awaiting extradition. Grady reportedly led Montgomery police on a chase with speeds up to 100 miles per hour before eluding them by driving through rough terrain. He was apprehended in Tennessee without incident.
Governor's Race
Alabama's race for governor is heating up with Republican incumbent Robert Bentley releasing his first ad that focuses on his opponent. Bentley's campaign posted an ad on social media Monday describing how Parker Griffith was elected to Congress as a Democrat, switched to the Republican party and lost, and then switched back to the Democratic Party to run for governor. The 30-second ad ask, " If Parker Griffith doesn't know who he is or what he stands for, how can we trust him to lead Alabama?" Griffith sees the ad as a positive. He says Bentley wouldn't have attacked him if his support were not declining. Bentley's campaign spokeswoman, Rebekah Mason, says the ad is a factual recounting of Griffith's record. Bentley's previous ads focused on his record.
Dallas Nurse
A Dallas health care worker's Ebola infection is raising fresh questions about whether hospitals can safely take care of people with the deadly virus. The nurse has been caring for a Liberian man who died of Ebola last week. Here in Alabama, the State Nurses Association is watching the situation closely. Dr. Jim Ziegler, Executive Director for the Alabama State Nurses Association says their mission centers first and foremost around the safety and appropriate treatment of patients, but they also take all the necessary steps to protect themselves and the public from exposure.