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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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Public Has Name for MPD Mounted Unit's New Horse

Published: Jan 22, 2016

After receiving more than 1,500 suggested names from the public, Merlin Mystic Ghost is the name that has been selected for the Mobile Police Mounted Unit's new horse. Jasmini Bowen, the civilian who .. read more

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MPD Investigating Murder on Canal Street

Published: Jan 21, 2016

On Thursday, January 21, 2016 at approximately 12:45 a.m. officers responded to a report of one shot on the 1900 block of Canal Street. Upon arrival they found a deceased 48-year-old male in the front .. read more

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Robbery Victim Shoots and Kills Armed Suspect at Twin Oaks Apartment

Published: Jan 19, 2016

On Monday, January 18, 2016 at approximately 8:09 p.m. officers responded to a report of one shot at Twin Oaks Apartments, 6451 Old Shell Road. The victim, 28, stated that as he was unloading grocerie .. read more

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Mobile Police makes homicide arrest in connection to the 300 block of 6th Avenue

Published: Jan 15, 2016

On Tuesday, January 12, 2016, at approximately 11:30 a.m. officers responded to the 300 block of 6th Avenue for a report of One Shot. Officers located the victim, 31 year old Tony Hayes, down inside .. read more

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Mobile Police Citizens Academy Open Enrollment

Published: Jan 14, 2016

Help police fight crime and improve safety citywide by enrolling in the Mobile Police Department Citizens Academy. The classes begin March 7, 2016 and meet once a week for 10 weeks to provide hands-on .. read more

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Dr. Martin Luther King 2016 March Route

Published: Jan 13, 2016

The MPD Traffic Safety Unit will assist with the Dr. Martin Luther King March on Monday, January 18. The Traffic Safety Unit will escort marchers and direct traffic at intersections surrounding the ro .. read more

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Mobile Police Investigating Homicide in the 1400 Block of Clover Leaf Circle North

Published: Jan 9, 2016

On Friday, January 08, 2016, at approximately 9:00 p.m. officers responded to the 1400 block of Clover Leaf Circle North for a report of a Person Down. Officers located a 24 year old male victim suff .. read more

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Mobile Police Investigating Shooting Death in the 2100 block of Agate Avenue

Published: Jan 9, 2016

On Saturday, January 09, 2015, at approximately 6:30 p.m. officers responded to the 2100 block of Agate Avenue for a report of One Shot. Officers located the victim, 16 year old Jermaine Wright, insid .. read more

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Mobile Police Investigating Homicide in the 1200 Block of Duval Street

Published: Jan 7, 2016

On Thursday, January 07, 2016, at approximately 7:45 a.m. officers responded to the 1200 block of Duval Street for a report of One Shot. Officers located the victim, 29 year old Latreash Leggett, suf .. read more

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Mobile Police Offer Free Gun Locks

Published: Jan 6, 2016

Every city resident who owns a firearm needs to know how to secure it. Encouraging owners to keep their firearms safe, the Mobile Police Department is offering free gun locks. Nearly all firearms acci .. read more

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MPD Mounted Unit's New Horse to Debut at 2016 Mardi Gras Needs a Name

Published: Jan 4, 2016

Often a crowd favorite and always a visible, attractive patrol unit, the Mobile Police Mounted Unit has assisted with crowd control, response and crime prevention at Mardi Gras since 1991. This year, .. read more

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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

Public Has Name for MPD Mounted Unit's New Horse

MPD Investigating Murder on Canal Street

Robbery Victim Shoots and Kills Armed Suspect at Twin Oaks Apartment

Mobile Police makes homicide arrest in connection to the 300 block of 6th Avenue

Mobile Police Citizens Academy Open Enrollment

Dr. Martin Luther King 2016 March Route

Mobile Police Investigating Homicide in the 1400 Block of Clover Leaf Circle North

Mobile Police Investigating Shooting Death in the 2100 block of Agate Avenue

Mobile Police Investigating Homicide in the 1200 Block of Duval Street

Mobile Police Offer Free Gun Locks

MPD Mounted Unit's New Horse to Debut at 2016 Mardi Gras Needs a Name

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