Man Arrested in Pickens County After Alleged Tuscaloosa Kidnapping

Birmingham, AL, October 6, 2026 — A suspect identified as Terron Wells has been arrested in Pickens County, Alabama, in connection with an alleged kidnapping that originated in Tuscaloosa. The arrest occurred at a gas station in Aliceville, within Pickens County.

According to preliminary reports, Wells is accused of kidnapping a woman in Tuscaloosa and subsequently forcing her into his vehicle. The alleged intent was to transport the victim across state lines, specifically to Mississippi.

Law enforcement officials located the victim unharmed at the Aliceville gas station, which also served as the scene for Wells’ apprehension. Further details regarding the timeline of the events, the specific circumstances of the alleged kidnapping, or the relationship between the victim and the suspect were not immediately available.

The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office was involved in the arrest. The Tuscaloosa Police Department is expected to provide additional information as the investigation progresses. No specific charges against Terron Wells were detailed in the initial report, nor were any details provided about the recovery efforts or the condition of the victim beyond being found unharmed.

The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have not released information about when the alleged incident began or the exact duration of the victim’s confinement. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided.

The case is expected to be handled by the appropriate jurisdictions, with the initial arrest taking place in Pickens County. Further updates are anticipated as more information becomes public record.

Story summarized from the original created by WBRC Digital Staff on www.wbrc.com, see more information here.

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