From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
LEEDS — Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama is asking for information leading to the arrest of a man who is wanted in Leeds.
Joseph Edward Hill, 76, has two felony warrants charging him with sexual abuse first degree and assault second degree.
Hill’s last known address was in the 8600 block of Spruiell Street in Leeds. He has been wanted since Aug. 14, 2019.
According to court documents, in 2010, Hill was charged with aggravated stalking. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 30 months in the Community Corrections Program. At that time, he lived in Trussville. Four months after his sentencing, Hill was placed on unsupervised probation after requesting to do so in order to work as a truck driver.
On the 2019 charges, Hill is considered innocent until proven guilty.
If you have information on the whereabouts of Hill, you are asked to call the Leeds Police Department. You can also call Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama, anonymously, at (205) 254-7777. If your Crime Stoppers tip leads to an arrest, you could be eligible for a cash reward.