MPD News

Homicide Investigation at the 400 block of Chin Street

Published: Nov 3, 2020

On Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at approximately 7:53 a.m., police responded to the 400 block of Chin Street in reference to one down. Upon arrival, officers located the male victim deceased from multipl .. read more

Arrests

Homicide Investigation at the 700 block of Louise Drive West

Published: Nov 2, 2020

On Friday, October 30, 2020 at approximately 1:49 p.m., police responded to the 700 block of Louise Drive West in reference to one shot. Upon arrival, officers located the male victim deceased from mu .. read more

Announcements

11 officers to be promoted in rank

Published: Oct 21, 2020

The Mobile Police Department is proud to announce a promotion for 11 of its officers. To honor the newly ranked officers, a Promotion Ceremony will be held on Friday, October 23, 2020 at 2 p.m. The .. read more

News Releases

Holmes recognized as the Civilian Employee of the Month for September

Published: Oct 21, 2020

The Mobile Police Department honors Paulita Holmes with the Civilian Employee of the Month Award for September 2020. Hired February 2020, Holmes is a public safety dispatcher in the Communications Uni .. read more

Investigations

Homicide Investigation at Park West Apartments

Published: Oct 20, 2020

On Monday, October 19, 2020 at approximately 1:03 p.m., police responded to Park West Apartments, 1701 Hillcrest Road, in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered two male victims su .. read more

News Releases

MPD taking back unwanted prescription drugs this Saturday

Published: Oct 19, 2020

In an effort to prevent pill abuse and rid homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs, the Mobile Police Department is serving as a collection site for the U.S. Dru .. read more

Community Events

Drug Take Back Day

Published: Oct 19, 2020

In an effort to prevent pill abuse and rid homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs, the Mobile Police Department is serving as a collection site for the U.S. Dru .. read more

News Releases

Over 90 years after death, two fallen officers finally get grave markers

Published: Oct 14, 2020

Two police officers killed in the line of duty during the early 1900s will finally have markers on their graves. A dedication ceremony will be held at Magnolia Cemetery, 1202 Virginia Street, on Frida .. read more

Arrests

10 drug arrests made in Operation Azalea Trail

Published: Oct 13, 2020

A four-month undercover operation in the area of Azalea Road has led to 10 drug arrests. Dubbed Operation Azalea Trail, 14 street-level drug dealers were developed as targets. On October 13, 2020, .. read more

Investigations

Homicide Investigation at The Estates at Lafayette Square

Published: Oct 7, 2020

On Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at approximately 5:40 a.m., police responded to The Estates at Lafayette Square, 900 Downtowner Boulevard, in reference to a person stabbed. Upon arrival, officers locate .. read more

Community Events

Community Crime Prevention Day

Published: Oct 3, 2020

With October designated as National Crime Prevention Month, the Mobile Police Department Crime Prevention Unit is inviting the public to participate in its Community Crime Prevention Day on Tuesday, O .. read more

News Releases

Community Crime Prevention Day and Coffee with a Cop at Starbucks

Published: Oct 3, 2020

With October designated as National Crime Prevention Month, the Mobile Police Department Crime Prevention Unit is inviting the public to participate in its Community Crime Prevention Day on Tuesday, O .. read more

Investigations

Homicide Investigation at the 1400 block of Roderick Road

Published: Sep 30, 2020

On Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at approximately 2:01 p.m., police responded to the 1400 block of Roderick Road in reference to one shot. Upon arrival, officers located a female victim down inside the .. read more

News Releases

496 auto thefts in the city, over half were crime of opportunity

Published: Sep 25, 2020

So far this year, the Mobile Police Department reports a total of 496 vehicles stolen throughout the city. But, over half could have been prevented if drivers simply didn’t leave the keys in the .. read more

News Releases

Homicide Investigation at the 900 block of Dickenson Avenue

Published: Sep 23, 2020

On Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at approximately 3:05 a.m., police responded to the 900 block of Dickenson Avenue in reference to a domestic altercation. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim .. read more

News Releases

Major player in identity theft ring arrested

Published: Sep 22, 2020

An identity thief accused of stealing people’s information and using it for personal gain has been located and arrested. The Financial Crimes Unit of the Mobile Police Department led the investi .. read more

News Releases

Eric Schultz receives Civilian Employee of the Month Award

Published: Sep 22, 2020

The Mobile Police Department recognizes Eric Schultz as the Civilian Employee of the Month for August 2020. Schultz is a public safety dispatcher II in the Communications Unit with 13 years of experie .. read more

News Releases

Beware of potential fraud and scams from 'storm chasers'

Published: Sep 21, 2020

During the aftermath of Hurricane Sally, the Financial Crimes Unit of the Mobile Police Department is pushing the message of the Better Business Bureau so that citizens can protect themselves from pot .. read more

Arrests

Death reported as suicide was murder, man arrested

Published: Sep 4, 2020

A death reported as suicide has now been determined murder. Further investigation revealed that 36-year-old Carl Sanders was shot and killed. On Sunday, August 23, 2020 at approximately 8:19 .. read more

Investigations

Identity released of man killed at the 3100 block of Angus Drive South

Published: Sep 4, 2020

The Mobile Police Department has identified the man who was killed at the 3100 block of Angus Drive South. On Friday, September 4, 2020 at approximately 7:31 a.m., police responded to the location in .. read more

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Homicide Investigation at the 400 block of Chin Street

Homicide Investigation at the 700 block of Louise Drive West

11 officers to be promoted in rank

Holmes recognized as the Civilian Employee of the Month for September

Homicide Investigation at Park West Apartments

MPD taking back unwanted prescription drugs this Saturday

Drug Take Back Day

Over 90 years after death, two fallen officers finally get grave markers

10 drug arrests made in Operation Azalea Trail

Homicide Investigation at The Estates at Lafayette Square

Community Crime Prevention Day

Community Crime Prevention Day and Coffee with a Cop at Starbucks

Homicide Investigation at the 1400 block of Roderick Road

496 auto thefts in the city, over half were crime of opportunity

Homicide Investigation at the 900 block of Dickenson Avenue

Major player in identity theft ring arrested

Eric Schultz receives Civilian Employee of the Month Award

Beware of potential fraud and scams from 'storm chasers'

Death reported as suicide was murder, man arrested

Identity released of man killed at the 3100 block of Angus Drive South

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