Noose Found in Tree Near Clarke County Park, Sheriff Says No Threats
A Clarke County man says he was surprised over the weekend when he spotted a noose hanging in a tree near Silver Creek Park — a discovery that prompted an…
Downtown Pensacola Hit-and-Run Puts Crosswalk Safety in the Spotlight
A hit-and-run in downtown Pensacola has left a young man recovering from serious injuries and neighbors asking hard questions about how safe it is to cross the city’s busiest downtown…
With Shootings Mounting, Mobile Leaders Question the ‘Safest City by 2020’ Goal
MOBILE, Ala. — A stretch of gun violence in Mobile — four shootings in less than 24 hours — has city leaders openly questioning whether Mayor Sandy Stimpson’s signature pledge…
Inside Mobile PD’s SWAT Team: Training, Tactics and the Toll of Being ‘Always on Duty’
Members of the Mobile Police Department's SWAT team describe the grueling training, split-second decisions and personal sacrifices behind a job that keeps them on call around the clock.
How to check for sex offenders in your neighborhood before Halloween trick-or-treating
MOBILE, Ala. — With thousands of registered sex offenders living across Alabama, Florida and Mississippi, law enforcement agencies are reminding parents to take precautions as Halloween approaches. The reminder arrives…
Red Cross Opens Storm Evacuation Shelter at Theodore High School
The American Red Cross opened an evacuation shelter at Theodore High School as a Gulf storm system threatened the Alabama coast, giving residents in low-lying areas a place to ride…
Mobile Police Investigate Four Shootings in 16 Hours That Left One Dead, Five Hurt
Mobile police are investigating four shootings over a 16-hour span that left one man dead and five people injured, including an infant hurt by debris.
Man Charged With Impersonating Mobile Officer Had Posted Videos of Himself at Prior Crime Scenes
A Mobile man accused of impersonating a police officer at a shooting scene had for months posted videos and photos online showing him in police-style gear responding to other crime…
Spanish Fort teacher, husband face charges after teens drank alcohol at post-prom party
A Spanish Fort High School teacher and her husband are facing charges after Baldwin County Sheriff's Office investigators said the couple hosted a post-prom party where teenagers were given alcohol.
How Mobile-Area Agencies Team Up to Detect and Stop Active Shooter Threats
Mobile-area law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, Mobile Police Department and Mobile County Sheriff's Office, describe how shared intelligence, camera networks and joint training help them detect and respond to…