MOBILE POLICE DEPARTMENT Latest News
Louisiana Murder Suspect Arrested in Mobile
The Mobile Police Department responded to a call within our jurisdiction for a subject who was brought to AltaPointe Health by a neighboring law...
Continue readingNational Prescription Drug Take Back Day Scheduled
The Mobile Police Department is pleased to announce the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in...
Continue readingProperty Auction Scheduled for May
Join the Mobile Police Department for the next Unclaimed Property Auction on Saturday, May 9, 2026. The auction registration is scheduled for 7 a.m., while...
Continue readingOperation Spring Cleaning
A focused three-month operation was conducted between January 2026 and April 2026 to aggressively target prostitution, sexual-deviate activity, and the...
Continue readingMOBILE MAN SENTENCED TO 14 YEARS FOR RECEIPT OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY
The below press release was submitted by the United States Attorney's Office Southern District of AlabamaMOBILE, AL – Jason Todd Topping, age...
Continue readingVienna Avenue Homicide Investigation
On Saturday, March 21, 2026, at approximately 12:30 a.m., officers responded to the 5400 block of Vienna Avenue in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival,...
Continue readingForest Glenn Court Homicide Investigation
UPDATE:On Friday, March 27, 2026, Quentanius Tarlton, 23, was arrested and transported to Metro Jail in connection to the Forest Glenn Court homicide....
Continue readingFebruary 2026 Civilian Employee of the Month
Regina Lomax is a community resource officer who began her career with the Mobile Police Department in 2003. We're proud to recognize her as our...
Continue readingTraffic Enforcement Operation Totals
Recent traffic accidents have resulted in a high number of fatalities so far this year, leading the Mobile Police Department to actively address this...
Continue readingFebruary 2026 Officer of the Month
Congratulations to Officer Joshua Besson, our Officer of the Month for February 2026!Today, he was recognized by his colleagues and the Midtown...
Continue readingValdez Drive Homicide Investigation
On Monday, March 2, 2026, at approximately 11:18 a.m., officers responded to the intersection of Valdez Drive and Skipper Drive in reference to a shooting....
Continue readingOld Shell Road Traffic Fatality
On Monday, February 23, 2026, at approximately 3:15 a.m., officers responded to the area of Old Shell Road and Cosgrove Drive in reference to a traffic...
Continue readingUPDATE: Subject arrested for felony murder
2/22/2026 UPDATE:Through the course of the investigation, officers identified and located a second subject involved in the attempted robbery that...
Continue readingtraffic fatality involving amtrak train and vehicle
On Saturday, February 21, 2026, at approximately 6:51 a.m., Mobile Police and Mobile Fire-Rescue responded to a traffic accident in the area of Cary...
Continue reading2026 Mardi Gras Recap
Now that Mardi Gras 2026 has come to a close, we have our final numbers to report for the season. The Mobile Police Department estimates 125,030 people...
Continue readingDowntown Mobile Active Investigations
On Sunday, February 15, 2026, at approximately 11:09 p.m., officers responded to the area of Dauphin Street and S. Joachim Street in reference to a...
Continue readingJanuary 2026 MPD Civilian Employee of the Month
Congratulations to Amanda Lutman, Community Resource Officer Supervisor, who is our Civilian Employee of the Month for January 2026! Each day, she...
Continue reading79th Police Academy Graduation Ceremony Held Today
The Mobile Police Department will swear in 20 new officers during an upcoming Mobile Police Academy graduation ceremony scheduled for Tuesday, February 3,...
Continue readingSecond Arrest Made in Shooting Case
On Wednesday, January 21, 2026, officers located the subject responsible for shooting a male victim in the area of 100 S. Carlen Street on Friday, January...
Continue readingForest Park Drive Homicide Investigation
On Tuesday, January 6, 2026, shortly after 12:00 p.m., officers responded to a shooting in the 5400 block of Forest Park Drive. Upon arrival, officers...
Continue reading