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13 Arrested in "Backpage Prostitution Operation"

Published: Mar 17, 2016

The Mobile Police Department Narcotics/Vice Unit arrested 13 in "Backpage Prostitution Operation" conducted at various hotels in the Beltline area.The operation, executed on March 16, was in an effort .. read more

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30 Grams of Heroin Recovered in Takedown

Published: Mar 16, 2016

The Mobile Police Department Narcotics/Vice Unit recovered 30.2 grams of heroin during a recent takedown on Interstate 65 Service Road. The heroin is valued at approximately $9,000. One handgun was se .. read more

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Traffic Stop on Moffett Rd Leads to Narcotics Investigation

Published: Mar 16, 2016

A routine traffic stop for driving with no headlights on has led to a narcotics investigation. Patrol officers made the traffic stop at 11:46 p.m., March 9, 2016 near the Clark's Gas Station off Moffe .. read more

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Mobile Police Investigating Homicide in the area of Butler St and Warsaw Ave

Published: Mar 15, 2016

On Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at approximately 7:00 p.m. officers responded to the area of Butler Street at Warsaw Avenue for a report of One Shot. Officers located the 18 year old male victim in a vac .. read more

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Chief James Barber Presenter at U.S. Attorneys Office Conference in Washington D.C.

Published: Mar 14, 2016

For the second time within the past year, Mobile's "Bridging the Gap" program will be presented on a national stage. This week at the Department of Justice United States Attorneys' Office Conference h .. read more

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Carmike Wynnsong 16 Theater Joins MPD Project Shield

Published: Mar 10, 2016

Soon after the incident on Christmas night at Carmike Wynnsong 16 Theater where four people were injured, Wynnsong management met with the Mobile Police Department for recommended security upgrades. A .. read more

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MCSENT Arrested California Man on Drug Trafficking Charges

Published: Mar 9, 2016

The Mobile County Street Enforcement Narcotics Team (MCSENT) arrested a California man after seizing approximately 50 pounds of marijuana found in his possession. Through undercover work, officers we .. read more

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Officer of the Month for January 2016

Published: Mar 8, 2016

Officer John Hall is Officer of the Month for January 2016. Hall has been a Mobile Police officer for 18 years, and currently serves in the Fourth Precinct. For the month, he responded to 59 calls for .. read more

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Officer of the Month for February 2016

Published: Mar 8, 2016

Officer Stephen McCadden is the Officer of the Month for February 2016. McCadden has been a Mobile Police Officer for one year, and currently serves in the First Precinct.During the month of February .. read more

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MCSENT Arrests Moss Point Man

Published: Mar 8, 2016

Marcus Garrett of Moss Point, MS has been arrested for delivering marijuana into the Mobile area. On March 7, 2016, the Mobile County Street Enforcement Narcotics Team (MCSENT) found 49-year-old Garre .. read more

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Drug nuisance house on Juniper Street to be demolished

Published: Feb 29, 2016

The house at 1303 Juniper Street, condemned by the court as a drug nuisance house, will finally be demolished today, Feb. 29, at 10 a.m. It was a �Skin House' —the place where gambling, partying .. read more

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Multi-Agency Raid in Prichard Disrupts Escalation of Crime and Violence

Published: Feb 24, 2016

The escalation of crime and violence in Prichard will be disrupted as the Mobile Police Department and Prichard Police Department join forces to arrest the city's most violent individuals. Today, in a .. read more

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Police Urge Parents to be Responsible to Keep Kids Safe at Large Gatherings

Published: Feb 22, 2016

The overcrowding of kids at local entertainment spots has become a major safety issue. It has resulted in too many disorderly reports that have led to youth violence or the attempt thereof. Police off .. read more

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BAE Systems Shipyard Transfers Guns to MPD

Published: Feb 19, 2016

BAE Systems' Mobile shipyard makes a generous donation to the Mobile Police Department. BAE Systems shipyard security manager Kirk Adams (left) and legal counsel Walter Meigs transfer four handguns to .. read more

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Vendors of Video Surveillance Systems to Help Expand MPD Project Shield

Published: Feb 18, 2016

MPD Cyber Intelligence Unit held a summit yesterday for surveillance video system vendors interested in supporting Project Shield. The vendors of such systems will serve as liaisons to assist with the .. read more

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Knock and Talk Investigation Lead to Arrests

Published: Feb 12, 2016

On February 11, 2016, the Mobile County Street Enforcement Narcotics Team (MCSENT) executed a knock and talk investigation at the 3900 block of Kayson Court regarding a recent report of marijuana traf .. read more

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Search Warrant Executed at 600 South Bayou St.

Published: Feb 12, 2016

Through the execution of a search warrant, the Mobile County Street Enforcement Narcotics Team (MCSENT) arrested 34-year-old Jonathan Brown on Feb. 11, 2016. At Brown's apartment residence located at .. read more

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Mobile Police Investigating Family Dollar Homicide

Published: Feb 11, 2016

UPDATEOn Wednesday, February 11, 2016, Mobile Police charged Ashton Garner, 20, with the murder of Gerald Westry. Surveillance video shows the confrontation between the two men inside the store that l .. read more

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Mobile Police Investigating Popeye�s Chicken Homicide

Published: Feb 10, 2016

On Tuesday, February 9, 2016, at approximately 7:27 p.m. officers responded to the area of Conti Street at Scott Street for a report of Shots Fired. Officers located 15-year-old Amir Parker in the re .. read more

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MPD Will Enforce the Law for Youth Violence at Mardi Gras

Published: Jan 22, 2016

The threat of youth violence is absolutely a big concern during Mardi Gras. The Mobile Police Department is aware of the incredible threats that have been made recently on social media. Commonly, grou .. read more

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13 Arrested in "Backpage Prostitution Operation"

30 Grams of Heroin Recovered in Takedown

Traffic Stop on Moffett Rd Leads to Narcotics Investigation

Mobile Police Investigating Homicide in the area of Butler St and Warsaw Ave

Chief James Barber Presenter at U.S. Attorneys Office Conference in Washington D.C.

Carmike Wynnsong 16 Theater Joins MPD Project Shield

MCSENT Arrested California Man on Drug Trafficking Charges

Officer of the Month for January 2016

Officer of the Month for February 2016

MCSENT Arrests Moss Point Man

Drug nuisance house on Juniper Street to be demolished

Multi-Agency Raid in Prichard Disrupts Escalation of Crime and Violence

Police Urge Parents to be Responsible to Keep Kids Safe at Large Gatherings

BAE Systems Shipyard Transfers Guns to MPD

Vendors of Video Surveillance Systems to Help Expand MPD Project Shield

Knock and Talk Investigation Lead to Arrests

Search Warrant Executed at 600 South Bayou St.

Mobile Police Investigating Family Dollar Homicide

Mobile Police Investigating Popeye�s Chicken Homicide

MPD Will Enforce the Law for Youth Violence at Mardi Gras

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