Clarke County Grand Jury Returns Indictments, Many Drug-Related
The Clarke County grand jury recently returned criminal indictments against dozens of people, with most of the charges tied to drug offenses.
Man Pleads Not Guilty in Mobile Apartment Mail Theft Case
Xavier Todd, 28, pleaded not guilty to stealing mail from more than 30 people at two Mobile apartment complexes; a preliminary hearing is set for next month.
Mobile Man, 28, Accused of Stealing Mail From More Than 30 Residents at Two Apartment Complexes
Mobile police say Xavier Todd, 28, stole mail from more than 30 residents at two apartment complexes, his second mail theft arrest since an April case that led prosecutors to…
Mobile Man and Woman Convicted in $25 Million Bank Fraud Scheme Targeting Federal Court, Luxury Car Dealership
A federal jury convicted Kartarius Johnson and Danisha Foster in a conspiracy involving more than $25 million in fraudulent checks mailed to a federal court and a luxury car dealership.
Clarke-Washington EMC Warns Members of Overpayment Refund Phone Scam
Clarke-Washington EMC is warning members about scam calls falsely claiming an account overpayment and asking for banking information, urging anyone contacted to hang up and call the co-op directly.
Baldwin County Woman Loses $3,000 to Callers Posing as Judge and Attorney in Immigration Detention Scam
A Baldwin County woman says she lost $3,000 after scammers posing as a federal judge and an attorney falsely promised to secure her detained husband's release, prompting a warning from…
Free Digital Literacy Workshop in Lillian to Focus on Spotting Phishing and Romance Scams
A free workshop at Lillian Recreation Park on July 28 will teach residents how to spot phishing emails and romance scams before they cause financial harm.
Mobile County Sheriff’s Office Announces Arrests in Elderly Financial Exploitation Case
The Mobile County Sheriff's Office has arrested three people after a months-long investigation found roughly $659,000 in assets were taken from an elderly Mobile County man through fraud and forgery.
Mobile Man Arrested for Alleged Serial Identity Theft at Credit Union
A Mobile man with a history of white-collar crimes was arrested after allegedly using fraudulent documents created from stolen identities at a local credit union, according to the Mobile Police…
Better Business Bureau: 80 Percent of Online Shoppers Fell Victim to Scams in 2020
As the holiday shopping season approaches, the Better Business Bureau is highlighting a stark warning for consumers in Mobile County and across South Alabama: more than 80 percent of online…