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  • Why were roadblocks in St. Clair, Bibb counties asking for blood & DNA samples this weekend? (AL)

    06/10/2013 3:32:45 PM PDT · by Bodleian_Girl · 384 replies
    The Birmingham News/AL.com ^ | 6/10/13 | William Thornton
    PELL CITY, Alabama -- St. Clair and Bibb county authorities are confirming there were roadblocks at several locations in their counties Friday and Saturday asking for blood and DNA samples. However, the samples were voluntary and motorists were paid for them as part of a study, they said. According to Lt. Freddie Turrentine of the St. Clair County Sheriff's Department, it isn't the first time such roadblocks have occurred in the area. "They were here in 2007," said Turrentine, the supervisor in charge of the roadblocks, which took place in several locations in St. Clair County Friday night, early Saturday...