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2 men found with fentanyl pills, arrested during drug deal: Mobile County Sheriff’s Office
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Two men were arrested after detectives found fentanyl during a drug bust, according to the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office. According to an MCSO news release, narcotic detectives received a tip about “a known drug dealer who was at a location to sell,” on Aug. 13. The detectives arrived at the […]
Mobile Police investigate after six people shot early Sunday morning
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Police are investigating after six people were shot just after midnight Sunday morning. Police say they were called to an area near the intersection of Paper Mill Road and McKinley Street at 12:21 am for a shooting. Police say three men, two women and a minor were all shot at […]
Mobile PD on Charleston Apartment Homes homicide: ‘It’s tragic for both sides’
UPDATE (Aug. 23, 5:11 p.m.): News 5 has learned more about the Charleston Apartment Homes homicide that police say is domestic-related. “It’s tragic for both sides, for the victim and the subject’s family,” Public Information Officer of MPD, Blake Brown said. “So unfortunately, this is another one of those cases where I’m sure both sides’ […]
Eight Mile woman sentenced in 2020 murder
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — An Eight Mile woman was sentenced for her role in the 2020 murder of Randal Taylor, according to Mobile County District Attorney Keith Blackwood. DA Blackwood shared on Facebook that a Mobile County Judge sentenced 37-year-old Amy Simmons Palmer to 20 years in prison, split to serve five years for […]
Prichard teen accused in 12-year-old brother’s death pleads not guilty
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The teenager accused in the death of his 12-year-old brother pleaded not guilty today in court. Prichard police say the boy, whom family has identified as Cle’tavion Smoke, died of a single gunshot wound on Snyder Drive earlier this month. In the days that followed,...
Mobile Police investigate Thursday afternoon shooting
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A shooting Thursday afternoon has left a male with life-threatening injuries, according to the Mobile Police Department. Mobile Police responded to the 1600 block of Bank Ave. around 3:30 p.m. Thursday. LOCATION: A male was taken to a local hospital by personal vehicle for life-threatening injuries. This is a developing story. […]
Okaloosa deputy charged in airman’s death, high school football returns, Baker High School vandalized | Aug. 23, 2024
Editor’s Note: “News 5 Now” streams live Monday through Friday at 5:30 p.m. Watch the video above. MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Welcome to WKRG.com’s new streaming show, “News 5 Now,” where we discuss the day’s 5 big stories and interact with you, our viewers. Top 5 Stories It’s time to count down the Big Stories […]
Vehicle damaged after shooting near Theodore: MPD
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Gunfire on Thursday struck a vehicle in motion, but no one was injured, according to the Mobile Police Department. The MPD said in a press release that officers responded to the report of a shooting at the 7300 block of Theodore Dawes Road around 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22. INCIDENT […]
Scammers targeting local businesses, MPD says
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Mobile Police Department says there has been an increase in cases of people posing as federal agents and targeting businesses. Police said several businesses have been hit with the scam recently. According to authorities, the con artists pretend to be agents with various law enforcement agencies, but usually claim to be federal agents. They call workers, telling them to take money from the safe or cash registers and go buy gift cards in order to make a payment.
Ousted police chief backs claims of 'bully tactics' by Mobile administration
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — NOTE: James Barber was incorrectly identified as the person Kevin Levy claimed asked him to exam the computer of former police chief Paul Prine. NBC 15 regrets the error in identification. Thursday, NBC 15 asked Mobile's chief of staff, James Barber if the allegation made...
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