MPD News

Pre-Employment Testing for Position of Police Officer to Resume

Published: May 11, 2020

The Mobile Police Academy will resume its pre-employment testing for the position of police officer beginning Tuesday, May 19 at 9 a.m. The Physical Agility/Ability Test is the first component of the .. read more

News Releases

Preventing Accidental Shootings

Published: May 5, 2020

Over the course of two days, the Mobile Police Department has responded to four reports of accidental shootings. One man was transported to the hospital after accidentally shooting himself in the leg .. read more

Arrests

Five people arrested in connection to the murder on Wealthy Street

Published: Apr 28, 2020

Mobile Police have arrested five people in connection to the murder of 39-year-old Joseph Carter. On Saturday, April 25, 2020 around 6:45 a.m., police responded to the 2600 block of Wealthy Street and .. read more

Announcements

MPD Updates Regarding the Coronavirus Outbreak

Published: Apr 17, 2020

To help prevent coronavirus (COVID-19) spread, the Mobile Police Department has taken steps to protect the health of its personnel and community members. Some services have been suspended or .. read more

Arrests

Murder Investigation at Peppertree Apartments

Published: Apr 14, 2020

On Sunday, April 12, 2020 at approximately 11:08 a.m., police responded to the Peppertree Apartments located at 6078 Sperry Road in reference to the report of one shot. Upon arrival, officers located .. read more

Arrests

Murder Investigation at the 2600 block of Farnell Drive

Published: Apr 10, 2020

On Thursday, April 9, 2020 at approximately 6:27 a.m., police responded to the 2600 block of Farnell Drive in reference to the report of a shots fired complaint. Upon arrival, officers discovered .. read more

News Releases

Janeen Hornsby Named Civilian Employee of the Month

Published: Mar 17, 2020

The Mobile Police Department has named Janeen Hornsby the Civilian Employee of the Month for February 2020. Hired March 2017 as a public safety dispatcher, Hornsby is praised for her excellent job per .. read more

Investigations

Homicide in the area of Cedar Point Road at DIP

Published: Mar 16, 2020

On Thursday, March 12, 2020 at approximately 5:20 p.m., police responded to the area of Cedar Pointe Road at Dauphin Island Parkway in reference to the report of one shot. Upon arrival, officers locat .. read more

Investigations

Homicide Investigation at 1600 block of Kayte Street

Published: Mar 2, 2020

On Sunday March 1, 2020, at 8:52 p.m., police responded to the 1600 block of Katye Street in reference to two male victims stabbed. Upon arrival, officers discovered 38-year-old Kalvin Matthews d .. read more

Community Events

Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Application Assistance Class

Published: Feb 27, 2020

The MPD Victim Services Unit is committed to helping victims of crime. Any person who is an innocent victim of a crime such as an assault, sexual offense or domestic violence, or next-to-kin of a vict .. read more

Announcements

Eight Officers Moving Up in Rank

Published: Feb 27, 2020

The Mobile Police Department will hold a Promotion Ceremony to recognize eight officers who are moving up in rank. Officers promoted to lieutenant, sergeant and corporal will be honored. The ceremo .. read more

Arrests

Deadly Shooting at Intersection of North Warren Street and Saint Anthony Street

Published: Feb 25, 2020

On Monday, February 24, 2020 at approximately 6:07 p.m., police responded to the area of Saint Anthony Street and North Warrant Street in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, officers loca .. read more

Investigations

Homicide Investigation at Quick Stop Food Mart

Published: Feb 18, 2020

On Monday, February 17, 2020 at approximately 6:58 p.m., police responded to the Quick Stop Food Mart located at 424 North Broad Street in reference to the report of one shot. Upon arrival, officers l .. read more

Investigations

Murder and Homicide Investigation at Walmart Neighborhood Market

Published: Feb 13, 2020

On Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at approximately 8:40 p.m., police responded to the Walmart Neighborhood Market located at 2570 Government Boulevard in reference to the report of shots fired and two i .. read more

News Releases

Leah Modelski Named Civilian Employee of the Month

Published: Feb 13, 2020

The Mobile Police Department is proud to announce that Leah Modelski is the Civilian Employee of the Month for January 2020. Modelski, who began her employment with the department seven years ago, pro .. read more

News Releases

Mobile's K-9 Unit earns top awards in competition

Published: Feb 11, 2020

The MPD K-9 Unit earned top awards competing at the 24th Annual K-9 Seminar hosted by the Dothan Police Department. The seminar, held February 3-7, 2020, drew the participatio .. read more

Announcements

Explanation on No Golf Rule at Mardi Gras

Published: Feb 7, 2020

The state of Alabama does not permit golf carts not registered for street use on public roadways. During Mobile’s Mardi Gras, no golf carts are permissible on the parade route while the parad .. read more

News Releases

2020 Mardi Gras Safety Tips and Important Information

Published: Feb 6, 2020

The Mobile Police Department has provided the following Mardi Gras safety tips and information on towed vehicles, lost children and parade inquiries. Safety Tips & Things Prohibited Atten .. read more

Investigations

Homicide/LSA Investigation at Gulf Field Drive East at Central Drive

Published: Feb 5, 2020

On Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at approximately 10:02 p.m., police responded to Gulf Field Drive East and Central Drive in reference to the report of one shot. The victim and his wife were involved .. read more

BOLO ( Be On The Lookout)

Crime Alert: Serial Robber, Four Victims in Two Weeks

Published: Feb 4, 2020

The Mobile Police Department is searching for a serial robber and is asking the public to be on the lookout. Within the past two weeks, four women have been robbed and the suspect’s description .. read more

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MPD News

Pre-Employment Testing for Position of Police Officer to Resume

Preventing Accidental Shootings

Five people arrested in connection to the murder on Wealthy Street

MPD Updates Regarding the Coronavirus Outbreak

Murder Investigation at Peppertree Apartments

Murder Investigation at the 2600 block of Farnell Drive

Janeen Hornsby Named Civilian Employee of the Month

Homicide in the area of Cedar Point Road at DIP

Homicide Investigation at 1600 block of Kayte Street

Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Application Assistance Class

Eight Officers Moving Up in Rank

Deadly Shooting at Intersection of North Warren Street and Saint Anthony Street

Homicide Investigation at Quick Stop Food Mart

Murder and Homicide Investigation at Walmart Neighborhood Market

Leah Modelski Named Civilian Employee of the Month

Mobile's K-9 Unit earns top awards in competition

Explanation on No Golf Rule at Mardi Gras

2020 Mardi Gras Safety Tips and Important Information

Homicide/LSA Investigation at Gulf Field Drive East at Central Drive

Crime Alert: Serial Robber, Four Victims in Two Weeks

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