• 61°
franklin county times

Two face attempted murder charges

By Alison James

alison.james@fct.wpengine.com

Two men have been arrested on attempted murder charges following a shooting July 21 in Russellville.

At about 7:30 p.m., a shot was fired on South Washington Street in Russellville. The victim was transported to Huntsville with a gunshot wound to neck/head area.

Yarbough
Yarbough

“We were looking for multiple people involved,” said Russellville Police Chief Chris Hargett.

Russellville PD quickly got a warrant for Javorose Monquis Yarbough, 20, East Lawrence Street, who was identified by witnesses at the scene. His parents were also arrested. Hargett said it is suspected they “assisted him in getting out of the area.” They were charged with hindering prosecution.

Yarbough’s father was picked up by authorities. Yarbough and his mother turned themselves in July 22.

A second suspect, Everett Shields, 17, East Lawrence Street, was identified Friday. Authorities reported he is the brother of Yarbrough. He was taken into custody Friday evening.

Shields
Shields

“We were able to obtain enough evidence to obtain a warrant” for Shields after speaking with the victim Friday, said Lt. Scotty Lowery.

“I was actually able to obtain a phone number for him,” Lowery said. Lowery convinced Shields to turn himself.

Yarbough is currently in jail with on a $250,000 bond. His parents each have a $10,000 bond.

Yarbough was on parole following charges of burglary and larceny in Mississippi, where the family is from. The Mississippi Department of Corrections has asked that a detainer be placed on Yarbrough for violation of parole.

The victim is reported to be in stable condition and good spirits, Lowery said. He could be released midweek.

Franklin County

PROGRESS 2024: Veteran Spotlight – Mousey Brown

News

Russellville First Baptist Church receives historical marker

Franklin County

PROGRESS 2024: Meeting a higher standard – Russellville High School JROTC

News

RCS BOE announces new superintendent  

News

Miss Dream Girl Pageant names winners

Franklin County

First Metro Bank hosts FAME Girls’ Ranch donation drive

News

PCHS holds annual Shelby Grissom Memorial Fashion Show

Franklin County

PROGRESS 2024: VFW Post 5184 – ‘No One Does More For Veterans’

Features

Supporting students’ futures

Features

Red Bay Garden Club discusses amaryllis planting

Franklin County

UA announces local students for fall 2023 President’s, Dean’s, graduation lists

News

School news

Franklin County

PROGRESS 2024: Veteran Spotlight – Troy Oliver

Franklin County

Appropriations bill passes, allots more than $3 million for new Russellville library/multipurpose center 

Franklin County

Franklin County Cattlemen’s Association names Cattleman of the Year 

Franklin County

Franklin County votes: Unofficial March 5 primary election results 

Franklin County

Funding for new Russellville library, multipurpose community center expected this week

Features

Faces of Franklin County: BTCPA

News

GFWC Russellville Book Lovers Club sponsors downtown art crawl

Franklin County

PROGRESS 2024: Veteran Spotlight – Cody Bragwell

Franklin County

42nd annual Miss RHS pageant names winners 

News

Miss RHS pageant takes place Friday

Franklin County

Political announcement: David Hester speaks about run for reelection as county commissioner

Franklin County

BTCPA auditions for final production of season take place March 3-4 

x