MPD News

Father Charged with Attempted Murder in I-10 Shooting

Published: Nov 27, 2018

Mobile Police have arrested the man who shot his daughter during a shooting incident on Interstate 10. Robert Hooper, 39, was transported to Metro Jail the day after the incident and faces multiple ch .. read more

Community Events

Coffee With a Cop Sponsored by Turner Reporting

Published: Nov 20, 2018

Join the Mobile Police Department for Coffee with a Cop at Bienville Square Friday, Nov. 30, 2018 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Turner Reporting is sponsoring the event. Coffee with a .. read more

News Releases

Christopher Grimes Earns Cybersecurity Specialist Certificate

Published: Nov 20, 2018

Christopher Grimes, a general investigations detective with the Mobile Police Department, has completed pilot cybersecurity specialist training at the University of Louisville. The training, funded .. read more

Investigations

Homicide Investigation on the 200 block of Dauphin Street

Published: Nov 16, 2018

On Friday, November 16, 2018 at approximately 2:57 a.m., police responded to Boo Radley’s located at 276 Dauphin Street in reference to an assault complaint. Outside in the street, the 38-yea .. read more

Arrests

MPD Seizes $73K in Cash, Guns and Drugs in Operation Westside

Published: Nov 16, 2018

In Operation Westside, the Mobile Police Department seized $73,000 in U.S. currency, 12 weapons and several bags of marijuana. The focus areas of the 3-month-long investigation were Athey Road off Zei .. read more

News Releases

Do you know the Rules of the Road for Passing Bicyclists?

Published: Nov 16, 2018

Help make Mobile a more bicycle-friendly community by obeying safe passing laws. The Mobile Police Department reminds drivers that 3 feet is the minimum for passing bicyclists on the road. Alabama .. read more

Community Events

Veterans Day Luncheon to Honor First Responders

Published: Nov 12, 2018

This Veterans Day, the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity and the Boys & Girls Club of South Alabama are cooking out at the Mobile Police Department First Precinct to honor local first responders – th .. read more

News Releases

Veronica Williams Recognized as Civilian Employee of the Month

Published: Nov 9, 2018

The Mobile Police Department recognizes Veronica Williams as Civilian Employee of the Month for October 2018. Hired March 2009, Williams is a records specialist in the Records Unit and is primarily ta .. read more

Investigations

Homicide Investigation on Cresthaven Drive at Seabreeze Drive

Published: Nov 8, 2018

On Thursday, November 8, 2018 at approximately 5:17 p.m., police responded to Cresthaven Drive at Seabreeze Drive in reference to a male individual shot. Upon arrival, officers found the male victim d .. read more

News Releases

Investigation on Illegal Sale of Cigarettes

Published: Nov 6, 2018

Following an 11-month investigation on the illegal sale of cigarettes, six arrests were made and a Temporary Restraining Order to shut down one business was issued. The Mobile ATF Field Office opened .. read more

Community Events

Recruitment Open House Event

Published: Nov 1, 2018

Interested in becoming a police officer? Attend the Mobile Police Department Recruitment Open House to learn about the application process, benefits and pay, and the selection process. The Recrui .. read more

News Releases

MPD Recruits for Upcoming Police Academy Class

Published: Nov 1, 2018

The Mobile Police Department is currently recruiting for its next Police Academy class that starts spring 2019. Men and women interested in becoming a Mobile police officer are invited to attend the R .. read more

News Releases

Animal Shelter Offers Barn Cat Adoption Program

Published: Oct 30, 2018

Consider adopting a cat to keep at your barn, warehouse or business. The City of Mobile Animal Shelter will hold a Barn Cat Adoption event this Saturday, Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There are about 2 .. read more

Community Events

Animal Shelter Barn Cat Adoption Event

Published: Oct 30, 2018

Consider adopting a cat to keep at your barn, warehouse or business. The City of Mobile Animal Shelter will hold a Barn Cat Adoption event this Saturday, Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There are about 2 .. read more

Arrests

Employee of Group Home for Mentally Ill Charged with Murder

Published: Oct 29, 2018

On Saturday, October 27, 2018 at approximately 11:43 p.m. police responded to Springhill Medical Center in reference to a 21-year-old male victim transported there from a group home for .. read more

News Releases

MPD Seeks Help from Public in Unsolved Homicides

Published: Oct 24, 2018

So far this year, Mobile has had 23 homicides. Of that number, four of them are unsolved. The Mobile Police Department is seeking assistance from the public to help solve these homicides. Any informat .. read more

Community Events

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Oct. 27

Published: Oct 23, 2018

The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and anonymous means of disposing of prescription drugs. Unused or expired prescription medications can lead to potentia .. read more

Investigations

Homicide Investigation on the 1700 block of Raven Drive

Published: Oct 22, 2018

On Saturday, October 20, 2018 at approximately 3:55 p.m. police responded to the 1700 block of Raven Dr. in reference to one shot. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 29-year-old male victim down with .. read more

News Releases

Keep a Secure, Online Record of Valuable Property

Published: Oct 22, 2018

With the holidays quickly approaching, you should consider using ReportIt to keep track of your valuable and invaluable personal property because, unfortunately, the gift-giving season also brings opp .. read more

Arrests

Arrest of Baly Hobson

Published: Oct 19, 2018

Mobile Police have arrested the man who took the life of 71-year-old Charlotte Skoda in a head-on collision Tuesday morning, Oct. 16, 2018. Baly Hobson, 25, was taken into police custody following the .. read more

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Father Charged with Attempted Murder in I-10 Shooting

Coffee With a Cop Sponsored by Turner Reporting

Christopher Grimes Earns Cybersecurity Specialist Certificate

Homicide Investigation on the 200 block of Dauphin Street

MPD Seizes $73K in Cash, Guns and Drugs in Operation Westside

Do you know the Rules of the Road for Passing Bicyclists?

Veterans Day Luncheon to Honor First Responders

Veronica Williams Recognized as Civilian Employee of the Month

Homicide Investigation on Cresthaven Drive at Seabreeze Drive

Investigation on Illegal Sale of Cigarettes

Recruitment Open House Event

MPD Recruits for Upcoming Police Academy Class

Animal Shelter Offers Barn Cat Adoption Program

Animal Shelter Barn Cat Adoption Event

Employee of Group Home for Mentally Ill Charged with Murder

MPD Seeks Help from Public in Unsolved Homicides

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Oct. 27

Homicide Investigation on the 1700 block of Raven Drive

Keep a Secure, Online Record of Valuable Property

Arrest of Baly Hobson

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