MOBILE, AL. Police in Mobile were on routine patrol when they spotted a vehicle that had been recently stolen.
The vehicle was reported stolen on Monday, October 19, 2026, from 151 E. I-65 Service Road (Lowe’s).
Police on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at approximately 5:00 p.m., observed the stolen vehicle that was reported stolen near St. Stephens Road and Wilson Avenue.
Officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop, but the driver led them on a pursuit that ended in the 900 block of W. Clark Avenue.
The driver and a passenger jumped out of the vehicle and ran on foot.
Mobile police were able to quickly apprehend both people.
The driver, Demarion Butler-Pearson, 19, was arrested, along with the passenger, Kevin Butler, Jr., 18.
Both were transported to Metro Jail.
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FOLEY, Ala. An investigation into a sexual assault has land a local man in jail.
On October 21, 2026, detectives with the Foley Police Department arrested Collin James Nelson, age 29, of Foley.
The arrest follows an investigation into an incident reported to the police on October 19, 2026 involving a child under the age of 12. The victim was known to the offender.
Nelson has been charged with Sexual Abuse of a Child Under 12.
He was transported to the Baldwin County Jail, where he is currently being held.
The Foley Police Department remains committed to protecting the most vulnerable members of our community. Because this case involves a young minor, no further details regarding the victim or the specific facts of the investigation will be released at this time.
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. On Tuesday, October 20, at approximately 5:39 p.m., a Senior Trooper assigned to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Protective Services Division, attempted to stop a 2005 Cadillac SRX for a traffic violation on East Patton Avenue near Court Street in Montgomery. The driver of the Cadillac refused to stop and a pursuit ensued.
Officers assigned to ALEA’s Metro Area Crime Suppression Unit (MACS), as well as ALEA Aviation, joined the pursuit to assist.
Ultimately, MACS Officers were able to end the pursuit and stop the driver of the Cadillac on the East South Boulevard in Montgomery. The driver of the Cadillac was identified as Pierre Ronshay Bennett, 46, of Montgomery. Bennett was transported to Baptist Medical Center South in Montgomery for medical evaluation.
Upon release, Bennett was arrested and charged with multiple felonies including Attempting to Elude, First-Degree Possession of Marijuana, Possession of a Controlled Substance and Attempting to Distribute.
Bennett was booked into the Montgomery County Jail.
No Officers were injured over the course of the incident.
Nothing further is available as the investigation remains ongoing.
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MOBILE, AL. An investigation by the Mobile Police after being notified by an area hospital that several children had been brought in critical condition and appeared to have been abused.
Officials said the children were in such bad shape that the MPD Homicide Unit responded to USA Health Children’s and Women’s, where the children were taken.
Officials said one of the twins is not expected to survive.
Mobile Police Department officers arrested Sara Sprinkle, 25, and Gregory Sullivan, 30, after the three children were taken to the hospital, with two of them near death.
During Sprinkle’s bond hearing on Wednesday, it was brought to light that one of the children is in critical condition and was dying when Sprinkle and Sullivan took him to the hospital.
Prosecutors said the couple also has 2-month-old twins and called them “the most malnourished, dehydrated, emaciated” children they had ever seen.
Police said that this was one of the worst depraved indifference to human life cases that they have ever seen.
“This is absolutely reprehensible to have three young children under, you know, around one, one of them, and then a couple of two-month-olds in this state of affairs,” District Attorney Keith Blackwood said. “You know, this is a situation of neglect where one of the two-month-old twins was very close to death. We have very talented doctors that continue to work with these children, and we’re hoping for the best. It’s hard to characterize anything as the worst ever, but this is certainly some horrific circumstances.”
Sullivan and Sprinkle are each being held on $400,000 bond with a 10% cash component. $200,000 of that bond is for the alleged abuse against the severely malnourished twin alone. If they make bail, a judge has ordered they are to have no contact with any children, including their own and will have to stay on house arrest.
Blackwood said the couple has two other children who are now in state custody. The couple will be back in court for an arraignment on Tuesday.
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SPANISH FORT, Ala. When you bring senseless gun violence to our side of the bay, we will use the long arm of the law to put you in jail!” – Chief John Barber
The investigation of the shooting incident that occurred at Eastern Shore Lanes on October 3rd, 2026, has revealed that Gregory McDonald (22yo, Semmes) and Jamarcus Grayson (24yo, Mobile) engaged in a physical altercation inside the bowling alley.
During the fight, a pistol carried by Grayson fell on the ground. Jamarcus Grayson recovered the weapon and ran to the parking lot. Gregory McDonald retrieved his pistol and pursued Grayson outside where he fired numerous rounds at him, striking two uninvolved vehicles. Jamarcus Grayson returned fire and struck McDonald once, before leaving the scene prior to the officers’ arrival.
The investigation revealed the Jamarcus Grayson’s actions rose to the level of self-defense; however, he entered the bowling alley armed with a pistol while under indictment awaiting trial for two counts of Assault 1st Degree and one count of Assault 2nd Degree. Therefore, an arrest warrant for Certain Persons Forbidden to Carry a Weapon was signed, and Grayson was arrested by The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office on October 14th. Grayson was also in possession of another pistol at the time of his arrest and was charged again with a separate count of Carrying a firearm by a Certain Person Forbidden. He is now being held without bond!
“I am thankful the state legislature passed an amendment to the Certain Persons Forbidden Law that went into effect October 1, 2025, to include prohibiting individuals awaiting trial for violent offenses from carrying a weapon. We see all too often as they await trial, some individuals continue to engage in violent behavior, putting more lives at risk. This is a great tool for law enforcement to keep our communities safer.” – Chief John Barber
Gregory McDonald was arrested on Wednesday, October 21st at the Spanish Fort Police Department, for two counts of Shooting into Unoccupied Vehicles, Reckless Endangerment, and a Violation of Probation warrant out of Mobile County.
“I want to thank TEAM SHERIFF (Mobile County Sherriff’s Department) and Mobile Police Department for their help in apprehending both subjects. You cannot engage in a shootout at an entertainment venue in our city and not expect to see handcuffs in your future” – Chief John Barber said.
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October 21, 2026
MOBILE, Ala. Multiple law enforcement agencies including the F.B.I., Secret Service and Mobile Police are conducting a fraud investigation after the city of Mobile was scammed out of nearly $15 million dollars.
The scheme, which was just made known to the public, involved transferring $14.7 million to a ‘fraudulent entity’ after it was the target of a criminal scam.
And while authorities verified that this incident really occurred, exact details of how it occurred or who was involved, have not been released.
“We are cooperating fully with investigators and taking every available step to recover the funds and bring the responsible party to justice,” a recent news release read.
Law enforcement is working to identify the culprits and recover the funds.
City officials said the incident will not affect the city’s financial stability due to the “strong financial reserves and other available contingencies.”
No further information is currently available.
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FAIRHOPE, Ala. Doctors at Thomas Hospital in Fairhope has seen an unusual number of patients coming in with “bat bites”.
In just the past week, six patients have been treated at Thomas Hospital after being exposed to or bitten by a bat in the past week.
Doctors in the area say that see occasional exposures and occasional bites, but this week has been an unusual one.
“Having multiple patients all on the same day, and patients that didn’t really know each other, just multiple different instances were pretty unique,” Dr. Tory Andrews said.
Bats frequently carry rabies which is a life-threatening emergency.
A tiny bite from a bat could be a real pain in the neck, and in some cases can cause serious health risks, especially if left untreated. Dr. Andrews is an emergency medicine physician at Thomas Hospital’s ER and said it’s important that people take these situations seriously.
Bats do congregate in large numbers and will go on the defensive, said Dr. Preston.
“Bat mouths and teeth are extremely tiny, and sometimes you don’t even see a wound at all.”
Bat bites and exposures require immediate medical attention because bat teeth are very small and can leave marks that are hard to see. You may not feel the bite at all, said Dr. Preston.
“We recommend coming in as soon as you can, because the sooner that you’re able to start treatment, the better, more effective it can be,” Dr. Andrews added.
If a rabid bat transmits the virus and treatment is not started, symptoms typically appear 1 to 3 months later (though sometimes sooner or much later):
Early signs: Flu-like symptoms including fever, headache, weakness, and discomfort, prickling, or itching at the bite site.
Neurological signs: Anxiety, confusion, agitation, delirium, hallucinations, insomnia, fear of water (hydrophobia), and excessive salivation.
Outcome: Once clinical symptoms of rabies appear, the disease is almost always fatal.
What to Do Right Away
Wash the wound immediately with soap and water for several minutes.
Do not wait for symptoms to appear; go to an urgent care center or emergency room right away.
Capture the bat safely (if it can be done without risking another bite) using a container and heavy gloves so public health officials can test it for rabies
Wildlife experts say that Alabama is home to16 different bat species, including common attic and tree roosters like the big brown bat and eastern red bat, as well as cave-dwellers like the endangered gray bat and Indiana bat. All native species are insectivores that help control pests.
Generally, bats sleep during the day and are seen at night when more bugs are out and flying around.
Experts also said that bats generally do not attack humans unless they feel threatened or accidentally come into contact with them.
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MOBILE, Ala. A man who walked into the BankPlus branch on Montlimar Drive in July has pleaded guilty to bank robbery.
In court this week, Dillin Tucker acknowledged that he walked into the bank, handed a note to a teller and then grabbed a bag holding $2400 and ran out the bank doors.
The note said, “Don’t Panic this money aint yours if you make any move I’m going to blow all of us up I Don’t care about Dying!!!”
An employee of the bank followed Tucker in her own vehicle and watched him walk into the woods off Pleasant Valley Road and come out wearing different clothes.
She called police and they soon arrived.
Police said they found the money and the note in his backpack.
The bank robbery charge carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. Federal prosecutors agreed to recommend leniency in exchange for Tucker’s guilty plea, but he still faces a substantial amount of time in federal prison.
A judge has set sentencing for January 19, 2027.
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MOBILE, AL – Mobile Fire-Rescue Department emergency vehicles are equipped with technology that sends HAAS Alerts to compatible navigation apps (such as Waze) and standard vehicle platforms found in Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Mazda, notifying drivers in the surrounding area that an emergency vehicle is approaching. These advanced warnings provide an additional layer of safety for both motorists and first responders. MFRD was able to coordinate the HAAS Alert program with the Mobile County Communications District. MCCD provided financial support for the software, seeing the value of this program to protect first responders. The program started with Mobile Fire-Rescue, but future plans are to expand this service to other county agencies, with priority given to departments that respond on the interstate.
Mobile Fire-Rescue Department has also implemented emergency traffic signal preemption technology across its fleet. Using HAAS Miovision technology, all MFRD emergency vehicles can request changes to traffic signal operations as they approach an intersection during an emergency. When the system is available and functioning as intended, it can provide a green light in the emergency vehicle’s direction of travel while conflicting traffic movements receive a red signal. This technology helps first responders navigate intersections more safely and efficiently, but motorists still play an important role in keeping our roadways safe. The city currently has 53 intersections utilizing this technology.
When driving, stay alert and be aware of your surroundings. Listen for sirens, watch for flashing emergency lights, and check your mirrors regularly. If an emergency vehicle approaches with its emergency lights and siren activated, safely move to the right side of the roadway and stop when required and when it is safe to do so. Never enter an intersection against a red light or assume an intersection is clear simply because you have a green light.
Technology can provide valuable warnings and help emergency crews navigate traffic, but safe driving practices and public awareness remain essential. By staying alert and yielding appropriately, motorists can help our crews reach those who need us while keeping everyone safer on the road.
For more information, or to schedule an interview, please contact Capt. Millhouse at (251) 208-1500 or by email steven.millhouse@cityofmobile.gov. ###
FOLEY, Ala. In an effort to continue moving the City of Foley forward safely, the City Council approved a new technology initiative authorizing the Foley Police Department to utilize drones as first responders.
Through an innovative partnership with Skydio, the largest U.S. based drone manufacturer, the Foley Police Department will integrate advanced aerial technology directly into its emergency response system.
The program is designed to modernize public safety infrastructure by placing “eyes on scene” within seconds of an emergency call, serving as a vital digital extension of traditional first responder services.
When certain emergency calls are received, a Skydio drone is instantly launched from its station located within the city and flies autonomously to the exact GPS coordinates of the incident. Arriving on scene in a fraction of the time, the drone streams live video data back to our dispatchers and responding officers, providing immediate eyes on the scene for a safer and more efficient emergency response.
The Benefits:
Enhanced Officer Safety: Live video feeds provide officers with critical situational awareness before they arrive on scene, allowing them to de-escalate volatile situations and prepare the appropriate response.
Faster Response Times: Drones arrive in a fraction of the time required by ground units, enabling rapid assessment of critical situations.
Optimized Resource Allocation: Real-time video transmission helps police and fire department supervisors determine the exact type and level of officer response required for an incident.
Search Support: Airborne capabilities provide crucial assistance during active search operations for missing persons.
We’d like to make it clear these drones will not be used for general surveillance. Our program is strictly designed as an emergency response tool, solely utilized to bring real-time situational awareness and visual insight to active emergency scenes within minutes.
We are eager to bring this program to the City of Foley. As we move forward with this project, we remain committed to transparency and look forward to sharing further updates with our community as development progresses. With the rapid growth we are seeing, we know that the Foley Police Department will continue to bring the best people and technology to keep you and your family safe in our city.
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GULF SHORES, Ala. It’s official! The “Sand in my Boots” tour is once again heading to the white sand beaches of Gulf Shores in 2027.
This big musical event is scheduled for May 20–23, 2027 and will no doubt bring tens of thousands of concertgoers to our community once again.
The promoters said that the multi-day event will be right before summer officially starts and will give the area a big jump start on the season.
Last year, Gulf Shores officials decided to take a break and did not schedule any concerts at the city’s beach front. Gulf Shores Mayor Robert Craft explained that because contract negotiations and public input meetings extended into the summer, organizers lacked sufficient time to secure the city’s required caliber of talent for 2026. Rather than rushing the lineup or reverting to older formats, the city and organizers agreed to skip 2026 to ensure enough lead time to recruit top-tier artists for the 2027 return.
The event originally debuted in 2010 as the Hangout Music Festival, selling out to fans of all ages.
In May of 2025, country superstar Morgan Wallen and promoters AEG rebranded the festival, calling it “Sand in my Boots”. With Wallen personally curating the lineup, the festival shifted its musical focus toward country, Southern rap, indie, and rock artists. The event was sold-out, selling 40,000 tickets. Police noticed a big drop in arrests, just 37 compared to 94 during the 2024 event. The crowds were also spending more money at area restaurants and businesses up and down the beach and along the Highway 59 corridor.
Local business owners are excited about the return and hope for even bigger crowds in 2027 since last year’s absence caused a substantial revenue loss for many area businesses.
Past musical festivals have generated up to $60 million in total economic impact for the region.
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ELBERTA, Ala. On September 22, 2026, information was received by Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office Investigators about unlawful activity on the internet.
The sheriff’s office launched an investigation into the online activities of Timothy Eyres of Elberta, AL. The investigation led them to serve several search warrants including a search of Eyres’ personal electronic device which took place on September 15, 2026.
According to sheriff investigators, during a forensic exam of the device, numerous items or evidence were discovered, most of which depicted sexually explicit material involving abuse of children.
At that point, arrest warrants were signed for the arrest of Eyres for four counts of Code of Alabama 13A-12-192(b) Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material.
Eyres is currently incarcerated at the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Corrections Center, and his bond was set at $100,000 cash.
His conditions, should he make bond and be released are no contact with children, the internet, guns, and he will be on GPS monitoring upon his release.
The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office and its Federal partners in law enforcement are committed to continuing their efforts to identify and apprehend individuals who engage in illegal activities online and to ensure the safety and well-being of all children.
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MOBILE, AL. Three drivers, at separate times and days, who the Mobile police attempted to stop for motor vehicle infractions decided to flee, rather than pull over.
On Friday, October 16, 2026, at approximately 9:11 p.m., officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop on Halls Mill Road, but the driver refused to stop. The driver eventually stopped near the intersection of Springhill Avenue and Broad Street. Police took Cornelius Dubose, 19, into custody and he has been charged with Felony Attempting to Elude and Possession of Marijuana in the Second Degree. He is currently at the Mobile Metro Jail.
Two different drivers fled police during traffic stops on Sunday, October 18th, 2026.
While on patrol at approximately 1:49 a.m., officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop near the intersection Airport Boulevard and Cody Road, but the driver refused to stop and police got into a pursuit which ended when the driver turned into an apartment complex at 7070 Grelot Road. Lebarion Harshaw, 42, was arrested and has been charged with Felony Attempting to Elude and Driving Under the Influence. Harshaw was booked into the Mobile Metro Jail.
Also, on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at approximately 4:04 a.m., officers in the area of 1600 St. Stephens Road and observed a vehicle leaving the scene of an accident. Officers pursued the vehicle until the vehicle stopped at Wilson Avenue and W. Elm Street. A female subject ran from the vehicle, but she was quickly detained without incident. Taylor Spanks, 29, was arrested and transported to Metro Jail. She has been charged with Felony Attempt to Elude, Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Reckless Endangerment.
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CONECUH COUNTY, Ala. An ALEA trooper attempted to make a traffic stop at around 1:26 p.m. on Monday, October 19, 2026, but the driver fled and led law enforcement on a pursuit.
The incident began on US Route 84 and quickly escalated in the driver accelerating in attempt to get away.
As the pursuit continued the driver crossed over US 31 and attempted to turn onto a dirt road when he flipped his vehicle and was ejected.
The black male driver was able to then flee on foot into a wooded area.
Additional troopers and area law enforcement converged onto the area and the driver was found and taken into custody.
It was reported by ALEA that the driver had injuries, and an ambulance was called to the scene.
At this time, ALEA has not reported what charges the driver is facing.
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FOLEY, Ala. On October 18th, 2026, at approximately 0300 hours, Deputies with the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office responded to Baldwin Health Hospital regarding a 35 y/o male who drove himself to the hospital and had multiple gunshot wounds.
Shortly after arriving at the hospital, the subject was life-flighted to Sacred Heart Hospital in Florida for further treatment and evaluation of his wounds.
The victim was unable to identify his attacker and was only able to state he was shot in Foley.
Officers with the Foley Police Department assisted the Sheriff’s Office in canvassing local bars and were able to locate a small scene in the rear parking lot of Good Time Charley’s off Hwy 98 in Foley.
Investigators and crime scene personnel with the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office arrived and processed the scene, spoke with staff, and a few remaining patrons. Evidence was partially caught on surveillance video, however, was not clear enough for positive identification of any suspects.
The victim is in stable condition and is expected to make a full recovery.
The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office is asking that anyone with knowledge of what occurred and who may have been involved, to please reach out with that information.
This is an ongoing investigation.
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MAGNOLIA SPRINGS, Ala. On Sunday, October 18th, 2026, a person was found deceased on the property of the Pine Rest Cemetery, in Magnolia Springs.
A person came across the man who appeared to be having a heart attack and called 911 for help and then realized that there was a gun next to him and saw blood in the area.
The Magnolia Springs Fire Department, Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office and an ambulance were all dispatched to the area.
Lieutenant Andy Ashton, a spokesperson for the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office, stated that it appears to be a self-inflicted wound, but no further information would be released.
This is at least the fourth suicide in Baldwin County in two weeks.
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ROBERTSDALE, Ala. A multi-vehicle crash on Monday afternoon shut down a part of the Baldwin Beach Express and injured several people.
The wreck which occurred on October 19th, 2026, at approximately 2:55 p.m. entrapped one person who firefighters said was in critical condition and had to be extricated by emergency responders.
According to Robertsdale Police Department Chief Daniel Steelman, the accident happened at the intersection of Wilters Road and Baldwin Beach Express in Robertsdale.
The chief said that one driver was crossing from the intersection of Wilters Road to get into the northbound lanes of the Baldwin Express when they were hit by another vehicle heading southbound. This impact caused the vehicle to roll over onto its side.
Two medical helicopters were dispatched to the scene and airlifted two critically injured patients to area trauma centers.
Among the emergency responders who were dispatched to this crash were the Robertsdale and Summerdale Fire Departments, Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office, Medstar, and ALEA.
ALEA stated that the crash was cleared up and the roadway opened at 5:45 p.m.
ALEA stated that the crash is still under investigation.
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