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Corporal Judd Crepeau is Officer of the Year

Published: May 18, 2018

Corporal Judd (Nick) Crepeau, senior detective in the Homicide Unit, is our Officer of the Year. Crepeau has demonstrated very high-quality investigative skills, superior interview techniques .. read more

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Martha Barton Honored as MPD Civilian Employee of the Year

Published: May 18, 2018

The Mobile Police Department honors Martha Barton with the Civilian Employee of the Year Award. Barton is extremely instrumental in the everyday operation of the Fourth Precinct. She exceeds the work .. read more

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Jr. Police Camp Launches This Summer

Published: May 16, 2018

Here is an opportunity for kids who are fascinated with becoming a police officer to join the Mobile Police Department for an adventurous learning experience at Jr. Police Summer Camp. The five-day ca .. read more

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Mobile Police Department to Issue Positive Enforcement Citations

Published: Apr 20, 2018

Mobile police officers aren’t just out chasing crime, they are also in pursuit to recognize and reward citizens who are helping the department achieve its mission of making Mobile the safest cit .. read more

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MPD Offers Reward for Tips that Lead to Arrest in The Grand Hall Shooting

Published: Apr 19, 2018

The Mobile Police Department is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person(s) responsible for the shooting at The Grand Hall. The incident occurred April 1, 2018 duri .. read more

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Operation April R.A.I.N.S. Targets Drug Dealers in Maysville Community

Published: Apr 18, 2018

With the mission to raid and incarcerate narcotics subjects in and around the Maysville community, the Mobile Police Department executed Operation April R.A.I.N.S. On Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at a .. read more

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MPD's First Arrest Made Under New Sexual Assault Kit Program

Published: Apr 17, 2018

On April 5, 2018, Roderick Williams, 54, was transferred from the Baldwin County Jail to the Mobile County Metro Jail after indictments were handed down earlier this year for rape first degree and kid .. read more

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Victim in The Grand Hall Shooting Has Died

Published: Apr 11, 2018

On Sunday, April 1, 2018 at approximately 11 p.m., police responded to The Grand Hall located at 3556 Halls Mill Road in reference to a disorderly complaint and a report of shots fired at a Pre-Spring .. read more

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MPD Partners with Two Men and a Truck to Help Victims of Domestic Violence

Published: Apr 9, 2018

This Mother’s Day, the Mobile Police Department partners with Two Men and a Truck to provide a special delivery to mothers who are victims of domestic violence and are living in a shelter. .. read more

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Public Safety Academy to Launch at LeFlore Magnet High School

Published: Mar 28, 2018

The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Mobile County Public School System and the City of Mobile Police and Fire-Rescue Departments marked a new pathway to careers in public safety .. read more

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Briggs Receives Civilian Employee of the Month Award

Published: Mar 13, 2018

MPD public safety dispatcher Kirby Briggs has received the Civilian Employee of the Month Award for February 2018. Briggs is commended for helping officers locate the suspect connected to a string of .. read more

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MPD Urges the Public to Use Safe Exchange Zones

Published: Mar 9, 2018

With the popularity of mobile classified apps, the Mobile Police Department urges the public to use its designated Internet Purchase Safe Exchange Zones when buying from and selling to others loca .. read more

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MPD Participates in Over the Edge Charity Event

Published: Mar 6, 2018

Mobile police officers are ready to step “over the edge” and rappel 20 stories down the Mobile Marriott for extreme adventure and to help raise money for local nonprofit organizations. Ove .. read more

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Video Honoring Fallen Mobile Police Officer Justin Billa

Published: Mar 2, 2018

We will fight to protect those who could not protect themselves and we will fight with compassion for those who need us. And, we will fight with integrity and with the hope that we never have to gat .. read more

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Promotion Ceremony Scheduled

Published: Mar 1, 2018

The Mobile Police Department holds a Promotion Ceremony for seven officers to be promoted in rank. The ceremony will be held this Thursday, March 1, 2018 at 2 p.m. at the Mobile Police Academy located .. read more

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Blues, Brews and Burger Event to Support the Billa Family

Published: Mar 1, 2018

The public is invited to attend Blues, Brews and Burgers, an event hosted by the Mobile Law Enforcement Foundation. At this inaugural event, all proceeds will be donated to Officer Justin Billa’ .. read more

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Letter from Chief Battiste to the Citizens of Mobile

Published: Mar 1, 2018

The manner in which this city and its residents provided support, not only just to the family of our fallen officer, Justin Billa, but the outreach to the other victim, Fonda Poellnitz, wh .. read more

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Mobile Police Investigating School Threats

Published: Feb 23, 2018

The Mobile Police Department has been investigating each of the perceived threats targeting Baker High School, Davidson High School and Theodore High School. Investigators have determined that a th .. read more

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Mobile Police Officer Killed in the Line of Duty

Published: Feb 21, 2018

On Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at approximately 9:50 p.m., police responded to the area of Ridge Road West in reference to a female body found, identified as 58-year-old Fonda Poellnitz. Through contin .. read more

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MPD Response to Revolving Door of Repeat Offenders

Published: Feb 20, 2018

When repeat violent offenders are able to bond out, the cycle of criminal activity begins again, leading to more crime. More has to be done as police are finding themselves chasing the same suspects t .. read more

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Corporal Judd Crepeau is Officer of the Year

Martha Barton Honored as MPD Civilian Employee of the Year

Jr. Police Camp Launches This Summer

Mobile Police Department to Issue Positive Enforcement Citations

MPD Offers Reward for Tips that Lead to Arrest in The Grand Hall Shooting

Operation April R.A.I.N.S. Targets Drug Dealers in Maysville Community

MPD's First Arrest Made Under New Sexual Assault Kit Program

Victim in The Grand Hall Shooting Has Died

MPD Partners with Two Men and a Truck to Help Victims of Domestic Violence

Public Safety Academy to Launch at LeFlore Magnet High School

Briggs Receives Civilian Employee of the Month Award

MPD Urges the Public to Use Safe Exchange Zones

MPD Participates in Over the Edge Charity Event

Video Honoring Fallen Mobile Police Officer Justin Billa

Promotion Ceremony Scheduled

Blues, Brews and Burger Event to Support the Billa Family

Letter from Chief Battiste to the Citizens of Mobile

Mobile Police Investigating School Threats

Mobile Police Officer Killed in the Line of Duty

MPD Response to Revolving Door of Repeat Offenders

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