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Number of Murders in Mobile Lowest in 15 Years

Published: Jan 4, 2016

The number of murders in the city of Mobile for 2015 is the lowest in 15 years and second lowest in nearly three decades. Ending 2015 with 23 homicides, the decrease is attributed to the community's c .. read more

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Police Investigate Shots Fired at Wynnsong Theater Parking Lot

Published: Dec 26, 2015

On Friday, December 25, 2015 at approximately 10:14 p.m. police responded to a disorderly call and shots fired at Wynnsong Theater parking lot, located at 785 Schillinger Road. Once police officers we .. read more

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Cody Wood Arrested for String of Commercial Robberies

Published: Dec 16, 2015

Through a joint investigation, the Mobile County Sheriff's Office and the Mobile Police Department arrested 26-year-old Cody Wood on December 16, 2015 for committing seven commercial robberies in the .. read more

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Mobile Police Arrest Male Subject For Impersonating A Police Officer

Published: Dec 15, 2015

On November 11, 2015, a victim filed a report of being sexually assaulted by a male acquaintance on the area of Michigan Avenue. The victim stated the subject while dressed in police style equipment .. read more

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MPD K-9 Unit Search Makes Drug Bust at Motel 6

Published: Dec 9, 2015

Approximately 461 grams of marijuana was discovered while conducting a drug interdiction at hotels and motels along I-10 in Tillman's Corner. The Mobile Police Narcotics/Vice Unit and K-9 Unit found t .. read more

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Mobile Police Department Assigns Citizens a Key Role in Protecting against Terrorism

Published: Dec 8, 2015

The Mobile Police Department has received various calls regarding suspicious activity in the downtown area and throughout Mobile recently and over the course of several months. Although these subseque .. read more

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Mobile Police Department Crime Prevention Hosts Holiday Chili Cook-Off

Published: Dec 2, 2015

It's a competition between police officers, it's a Chili Cook-Off. Six teams of police officers compete with their best chili recipes to raise funds in support of the Mobile Police Foundation. Join Mo .. read more

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MPD Tactical Unit Executed Gambling Search Warrants in Operation "Little Vegas"

Published: Nov 30, 2015

The Mobile Police Department Tactical Unit executed search warrants on the bars in possession and operation of illegal gaming machines in the City and County of Mobile. Called Operation "Little Vegas, .. read more

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MPD�s Operation �May-Day� Aimed to Combat Drug Activity in Maysville

Published: Nov 23, 2015

After receiving numerous complaints of drug activity in Maysville, the Mobile Police Department aimed to combat drug activity in the community and its surrounding areas. During an eight-month investig .. read more

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Update Mobile Police Investigating Homicide In The Area of John�s Lane at Rosedale Rd

Published: Nov 21, 2015

On Saturday, November 21, 2015, at approximately 12:25 a.m. officers responded to the area of John's Lane at Rosedale Road for a report of a Person Down on the side of the roadway. Officers located 3 .. read more

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Mobile Police Investigating Homicide in the 6000 Block of Grelot Road

Published: Nov 20, 2015

On Friday, November 20, 2015, at approximately 1:26 a.m. officers responded to Ashford Place Apartments located at 6075 Grelot Road for a report of Shots Fired inside an Apartment. Upon arrival, offi .. read more

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U.S. Attorney, DEA and Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Study MPD�s Innovative Programs

Published: Nov 20, 2015

Mobile, AL�The U. S. Attorney for the Northern District of Mississippi, Clarksdale Mayor, Coahama Sheriff, and senior national and Mississippi law enforcement officers learned first-hand about two inn .. read more

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Mobile's "Bridging the Gap" Program Well-Received by FBI Top Officials

Published: Oct 30, 2015

At the FBI Special Agents in Charge Conference held in Chicago on Oct. 26, Mobile's program Bridging the Gap was well-received by FBI top officials. In collaboration with the Mobile Police Department .. read more

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Joint Investigation Targets Members of Drug Trafficking Organization Operating in Alabama

Published: Oct 23, 2015

Homeland Security Investigations (HSI Mobile), the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and the Mobile County Street Enforcement Narcotics Team (MCSENT) worked a joint investigat .. read more

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New Nationwide FBI Youth Program Created in Mobile

Published: Oct 22, 2015

Bridging the Gap, a new national Federal Bureau of Investigation program that builds understanding between youth and law enforcement across the nation, was developed here through the collaboration of .. read more

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UPDATE Mobile Police Investigating Homicide in the 400 Block of Kennedy St

Published: Oct 18, 2015

On Sunday, October 18, 2015, at approximately 6:25 a.m. officers responded to the 400 block of Kennedy Street for a report of One Shot. Officers located the victim, 40 year old Antonio Rowe, sitting .. read more

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G.R.E.A.T. Program Kickoff at Spencer-Westlawn Elementary School

Published: Oct 15, 2015

The "Choose to be G.R.E.A.T. Week" begins with a ceremony at Spencer-Westlawn Elementary School. G.R.E.A.T. is a Gang Resistance Education and Training program taught by the Mobile Police program faci .. read more

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Mobile Police Investigate Baby Buried in Backyard

Published: Oct 15, 2015

On Thursday, October 08, 2015 at approximately 11:49 a.m. officers responded to the 3700 block of Swansea Drive for a possible baby deceased in the backyard of the residence. Preliminary investigatio .. read more

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Mobile Police Investigating Homicide in the 1800 Block of Duncan St.

Published: Oct 9, 2015

On Friday, October 9, 2015 at approximately 1:10 a.m. officers responded to the 1800 block of Duncan St. for a report of a shooting that involved two victims. One victim was shot multiple times and tr .. read more

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MPD to Receive Donation of Stuffed Animal Toys

Published: Oct 6, 2015

Mobile Police Department will receive a donation of more than 250 stuffed animal toys from the National Honor Society students at Meadowlake Elementary School. The generous donation will be made Oct. .. read more

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Number of Murders in Mobile Lowest in 15 Years

Police Investigate Shots Fired at Wynnsong Theater Parking Lot

Cody Wood Arrested for String of Commercial Robberies

Mobile Police Arrest Male Subject For Impersonating A Police Officer

MPD K-9 Unit Search Makes Drug Bust at Motel 6

Mobile Police Department Assigns Citizens a Key Role in Protecting against Terrorism

Mobile Police Department Crime Prevention Hosts Holiday Chili Cook-Off

MPD Tactical Unit Executed Gambling Search Warrants in Operation "Little Vegas"

MPD�s Operation �May-Day� Aimed to Combat Drug Activity in Maysville

Update Mobile Police Investigating Homicide In The Area of John�s Lane at Rosedale Rd

Mobile Police Investigating Homicide in the 6000 Block of Grelot Road

U.S. Attorney, DEA and Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Study MPD�s Innovative Programs

Mobile's "Bridging the Gap" Program Well-Received by FBI Top Officials

Joint Investigation Targets Members of Drug Trafficking Organization Operating in Alabama

New Nationwide FBI Youth Program Created in Mobile

UPDATE Mobile Police Investigating Homicide in the 400 Block of Kennedy St

G.R.E.A.T. Program Kickoff at Spencer-Westlawn Elementary School

Mobile Police Investigate Baby Buried in Backyard

Mobile Police Investigating Homicide in the 1800 Block of Duncan St.

MPD to Receive Donation of Stuffed Animal Toys

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