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Vendors of Video Surveillance Systems to Help Expand MPD Project Shield
MPD Cyber Intelligence Unit held a summit yesterday for surveillance video system vendors interested in supporting Project Shield. The vendors of such...
Continue readingKnock and Talk Investigation Lead to Arrests
On February 11, 2016, the Mobile County Street Enforcement Narcotics Team (MCSENT) executed a knock and talk investigation at the 3900 block of Kayson...
Continue readingSearch Warrant Executed at 600 South Bayou St.
Through the execution of a search warrant, the Mobile County Street Enforcement Narcotics Team (MCSENT) arrested 34-year-old Jonathan Brown on Feb. 11,...
Continue readingMobile Police Investigating Family Dollar Homicide
UPDATEOn Wednesday, February 11, 2016, Mobile Police charged Ashton Garner, 20, with the murder of Gerald Westry. Surveillance video shows the...
Continue readingMobile Police Investigating Popeye’s Chicken Homicide
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. ...
Continue readingMPD Will Enforce the Law for Youth Violence at Mardi Gras
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...
Continue readingPublic Has Name for MPD Mounted Unit's New Horse
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...
Continue readingMPD Investigating Murder on Canal Street
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...
Continue readingRobbery Victim Shoots and Kills Armed Suspect at Twin Oaks Apartment
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,...
Continue readingMobile Police makes homicide arrest in connection to the 300 block of 6th Avenue
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...
Continue readingMobile Police Citizens Academy Open Enrollment
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...
Continue readingDr. Martin Luther King 2016 March Route
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...
Continue readingJoshua Coleman Honored as Officer of the Month for December
Joshua Coleman is the Officer of the Month for December 2015. Officer Coleman works in the Second Precinct of the Mobile Police Department and has served...
Continue readingMobile Police Investigating Homicide in the 1400 Block of Clover Leaf Circle North
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. ...
Continue readingMobile Police Investigating Shooting Death in the 2100 block of Agate Avenue
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...
Continue readingMobile Police Investigating Homicide in the 1200 Block of Duval Street
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...
Continue readingMobile Police Offer Free Gun Locks
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...
Continue readingMPD Mounted Unit's New Horse to Debut at 2016 Mardi Gras Needs a Name
Often a crowd favorite and always a visible, attractive patrol unit, the Mobile Police Mounted Unit has assisted with crowd control, response and crime...
Continue readingNumber of Murders in Mobile Lowest in 15 Years
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,...
Continue readingPolice Investigate Shots Fired at Wynnsong Theater Parking Lot
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...
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