Alabama lawmaker pushes for strict crackdown on ‘porch pirates’

If you’re among the four in ten Americans who have had a package snatched from your porch this year, Alabama State Sen. April Weaver has a message of justice for you. Sen. Weaver (R-Briarfield) announced she’ll file a bill in the upcoming state legislative session that would turn porch pirates into felons — in jeopardy of up to 20 years in prison. “During this Christmas and holiday season, most Alabamians are having gifts or purchases from online retailers delivered to their homes, but that also means the thieves who steal packages from porches and doorsteps are especially active, as well” Wea