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Homicide Investigation at the 400 block of Chin Street

Nov 3rd, 2020

On Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at approximately 7:53 a.m., police responded to the 400 block of Chin Street in reference to one down. Upon arrival, officers...

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Homicide Investigation at the 700 block of Louise Drive West

Nov 2nd, 2020

On Friday, October 30, 2020 at approximately 1:49 p.m., police responded to the 700 block of Louise Drive West in reference to one shot. Upon arrival,...

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Announcements

11 officers to be promoted in rank

Oct 21st, 2020

The Mobile Police Department is proud to announce a promotion for 11 of its officers. To honor the newly ranked officers, a Promotion Ceremony will be held...

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Holmes recognized as the Civilian Employee of the Month for September

Oct 21st, 2020

The Mobile Police Department honors Paulita Holmes with the Civilian Employee of the Month Award for September 2020. Hired February 2020, Holmes is a...

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Homicide Investigation at Park West Apartments

Oct 20th, 2020

On Monday, October 19, 2020 at approximately 1:03 p.m., police responded to Park West Apartments, 1701 Hillcrest Road, in reference to a shooting. Upon...

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MPD taking back unwanted prescription drugs this Saturday

Oct 19th, 2020

In an effort to prevent pill abuse and rid homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs, the Mobile Police Department is...

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Over 90 years after death, two fallen officers finally get grave markers

Oct 14th, 2020

Two police officers killed in the line of duty during the early 1900s will finally have markers on their graves. A dedication ceremony will be held at...

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Arrests

10 drug arrests made in Operation Azalea Trail

Oct 13th, 2020

A four-month undercover operation in the area of Azalea Road has led to 10 drug arrests. Dubbed Operation Azalea Trail, 14 street-level drug dealers were...

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Homicide Investigation at The Estates at Lafayette Square

Oct 7th, 2020

On Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at approximately 5:40 a.m., police responded to The Estates at Lafayette Square, 900 Downtowner Boulevard, in reference to a...

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Community Crime Prevention Day and Coffee with a Cop at Starbucks

Oct 3rd, 2020

With October designated as National Crime Prevention Month, the Mobile Police Department Crime Prevention Unit is inviting the public to participate in its...

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Investigations

Homicide Investigation at the 1400 block of Roderick Road

Sep 30th, 2020

On Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at approximately 2:01 p.m., police responded to the 1400 block of Roderick Road in reference to one shot. Upon arrival,...

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496 auto thefts in the city, over half were crime of opportunity

Sep 25th, 2020

So far this year, the Mobile Police Department reports a total of 496 vehicles stolen throughout the city. But, over half could have been prevented if...

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Homicide Investigation at the 900 block of Dickenson Avenue

Sep 23rd, 2020

On Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at approximately 3:05 a.m., police responded to the 900 block of Dickenson Avenue in reference to a domestic altercation....

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Major player in identity theft ring arrested

Sep 22nd, 2020

An identity thief accused of stealing people’s information and using it for personal gain has been located and arrested. The Financial Crimes Unit of...

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Eric Schultz receives Civilian Employee of the Month Award

Sep 22nd, 2020

The Mobile Police Department recognizes Eric Schultz as the Civilian Employee of the Month for August 2020. Schultz is a public safety dispatcher II in the...

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Beware of potential fraud and scams from 'storm chasers'

Sep 21st, 2020

During the aftermath of Hurricane Sally, the Financial Crimes Unit of the Mobile Police Department is pushing the message of the Better Business Bureau so...

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Arrests

Death reported as suicide was murder, man arrested

Sep 4th, 2020

A death reported as suicide has now been determined murder. Further investigation revealed that 36-year-old Carl Sanders was shot and killed.  On...

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Investigations

Identity released of man killed at the 3100 block of Angus Drive South

Sep 4th, 2020

The Mobile Police Department has identified the man who was killed at the 3100 block of Angus Drive South. On Friday, September 4, 2020 at approximately...

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Homicide Investigation at Dauphin Island Parkway and McVay Drive North

Sep 2nd, 2020

On Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at approximately 8 p.m., police responded to Dauphin Island Parkway and McVay Drive North in reference to a drive-by...

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MPD better equipped to respond to individuals with special needs

Sep 1st, 2020

Each shift at the Mobile Police Department is now better equipped with both the tools and knowledge of how to respond to individuals with special needs,...

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