by Erica Thomas, 1819 News
MARSHALL COUNTY — The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the arrest of John Cooper, the director of the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT).
Cooper, 75, of Langston, was booked into jail at 11:53 a.m. on Monday. He posted a $500 bond for the misdemeanor charge of harassment/intimidation and was released at 12:35 p.m.
Orr did not have any details on what led to the harassment charge.
Sources tell 1819 News that a property line dispute may have been the impetus for the harassment charge.
ALDOT spokesman Tony Harris was unaware of the arrest when 1819 News reached out for a comment.
1819 News has also contacted Gov. Kay Ivey’s office for reaction.
Cooper has been involved in a high-profile legal battle over the decision for ALDOT to build a bridge in Baldwin County.
Cooper has been the director of ALDOT since January 2011.
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