Prichard
CRIME & SAFETY
Prichard man asks judge to toss murder charge arising from Thanksgiving weekend shooting
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - An attorney for a Prichard man charged with murder and assault in connection to a shooting at a home that doubled as a nightclub asked a judge Thursday to dismiss the case. The shooting took place at a home Sweeney Lane nicknamed the “Hit House” over...
Man cut in attempted robbery at PNC Bank, Mobile police say
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Mobile Police Department is investigating after a man was cut while attempting to withdraw money from an ATM, according to reports. Officers said they responded to the PNC Bank at 5351 Highway 90 about a robbery on Wednesday, July 17, at 7 a.m. and found a male victim with several […]
Mobile Police investigating gunshots into multiple vehicles
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Officers with the Mobile Police Department are investigating after multiple vehicles were shot into early Wednesday morning. According to an MPD news release, officers were called to the 200 block of 1st Court around 1 a.m. on July 17 for a report of shots fired. LOCATION: When they arrived, officers found […]
Mobile Police arrest man after chase: MPD
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Officers with the Mobile Police Department have arrested a man they said led them on a chase Wednesday night. 24-year-old Javon Cleon Davis was arrested and charged with felony attempt to elude and first-degree possession of marijuana. Around 10 p.m. on July 17, officers tried to stop a vehicle in the […]
Mobile Police, U.S. Marshals asking for public’s help in finding kidnapping suspect
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Mobile Police Department and the U.S. Marshals are asking for the public’s help in finding a man wanted for kidnapping. 22-year-old Gary Dotson is wanted for first-degree kidnapping in connection to a July 10 incident, according to an MPD spokesperson. “It’s important to note the victim is safe as all […]
Uptick in 'shooting into' car crimes in Mobile with two more Monday
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Mobile police rushed to the scene of a shooting Monday night, a little before 9 pm, on Senator Street off Dauphin Island Parkway. Police tell NBC 15 News someone shot into a man's car while he was at a stop sign. The driver of the...
Mobile Police investigating shooting into vehicle
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Officers with the Mobile Police Department are investigating after a vehicle was shot into Monday afternoon. An MPD news release said officers were called to the 900 block of Seneca Street around 2:30 p.m. July 15 for a report of shots fired. LOCATION: When officers got to the scene, they found […]
2 people arrested after traffic stop leads to finding ‘substantial amount’ of drugs: GCSO
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WKRG) — Two people were arrested Saturday after a traffic stop led deputies to find “a substantial amount of narcotics,” according to the George County Sheriff’s Office. 53-year-old Lasean Bryant of Lucedale was arrested after the traffic stop and charged with trafficking a controlled substance, according to officials. He was given a […]
Second arrest made in May killing of Donte Evans in Prichard
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — The Mobile County Sheriff's office confirms an arrest made on Cortez Drive tonight is connected to the death of Donte Evans who died last April from gunshot wounds. The homicide case originated in Prichard, where police found Evans' body in a car on Telegraph Road...
Mobile County: Loaded AR-15, stolen Camaro seized in Alabama highway stop
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WPMI) — According to MCSO, Wednesday, July 17, 2024, Mobile County Sheriff’s Office Interstate Interdiction Deputies conducted a traffic stop on I-10 near the Alabama Welcome Center. MCSO Deputy observed the vehicle turning into the Welcome Center and followed. When Deputy was approaching vehicle, the driver appeared to be attempting to flee while the passenger was reaching towards the floorboard area. Additional MCSO Deputies arrived to assist and secured the scene.
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