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Strict Enforcement of Open-Container Ordinance in Downtown Entertainment District

Published: Jul 13, 2016

The Mobile Police Department will strictly enforce the Open-Container Ordinance in the downtown entertainment district. The outside consumption of alcoholic beverages is permitted but with conditions. .. read more

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MCSENT Arrests Man Involved in Importing Illegal Prescription Narcotics

Published: Jun 28, 2016

The man involved in importing illegal prescription narcotics from Houston into Mobile to be sold on the street has been arrested. The Mobile County Street Enforcement Narcotics Team conducted an under .. read more

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Fact Sheet Regarding the Shooting of Michael Moore

Published: Jun 17, 2016

BRIEF FACTS AND TIMELINE FOR THE INCIDENT � On June 13, 2016, shortly after 6 p.m., Officer Hurst was on his way to roll call when he observed a white Lexus make a quick left turn from Stanton Road on .. read more

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Homeowners: Expect Door-to-Door Visit from ADAI

Published: May 23, 2016

UPDATE: As of Thursday, June 2, 4:00 PM, ADAI will no longer be accepting Mobile County requests for homeowner citrus plants to be a part of our survey. However, even if you are unable to submit a sp .. read more

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UPDATE: Traffic Accident Involving Fatality at Sheffield School of Dance

Published: May 16, 2016

The driver of the traffic accident involving a fatality at Sheffield School of Dance on Friday, May 13, 2016 has been identified as 48-year-old Michael Witherspoon. Preliminary investigation indicates .. read more

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Mobile Police Investigating Homicide in the 1400 block of Navco Rd.

Published: Apr 4, 2016

On Monday, April 04, 2016, at approximately 12:40 a.m. officers responded to the 1400 block of Navco Road for a Disorderly Complaint with Shots Fired. Officers located the 32 year old male victim in .. read more

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Mobile Police Investigating Homicide At Turtle Creek Apartments

Published: Mar 27, 2016

On Saturday, March 26, 2016, at approximately 11:08 p.m. officers responded to Turtle Creek Apartments located at 3400 Lloyds Lane for a report of One Shot. Officers located the 31 year old male vict .. read more

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Update Mobile Police Investigating Traffic Fatality

Published: Mar 25, 2016

On Thursday, March 24, 2016, at approximately 4:20 a.m. officers responded to the area of Moffett Road west of Foxfire Road for a Traffic Wreck with Injuries. Preliminary investigation revealed a tra .. read more

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Update Mobile Police Investigating Homicide At Warren Inn Apartments

Published: Mar 25, 2016

On Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at approximately 10:51 p.m. officers responded to Warren Inn Apartments located at 6501 Airport Blvd for a report of Shots Fired. While en route, they received additiona .. read more

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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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Strict Enforcement of Open-Container Ordinance in Downtown Entertainment District

MCSENT Arrests Man Involved in Importing Illegal Prescription Narcotics

Fact Sheet Regarding the Shooting of Michael Moore

Homeowners: Expect Door-to-Door Visit from ADAI

UPDATE: Traffic Accident Involving Fatality at Sheffield School of Dance

Mobile Police Investigating Homicide in the 1400 block of Navco Rd.

Mobile Police Investigating Homicide At Turtle Creek Apartments

Update Mobile Police Investigating Traffic Fatality

Update Mobile Police Investigating Homicide At Warren Inn Apartments

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

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