SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) -- The Shelby County Sheriff's Office announced it will fly its "Shopper Chopper" in the days leading up to Christmas.
From Dec. 17-23, the chopper will help the sheriff's office with patrolling shopping and traffic as well as communication among deputies. The SCSO noted the chopper's flight times match with the holiday hours of many businesses and higher traffic volume across the county.
The chopper will be focused on Alabaster, Pelham, Chelsea and the U.S. 280 corridor.