SPANISH FORT, Ala. An early morning shooting looks to be the result of a suicide, authorities said.
A call to 911 asking for help at a home on Marcella Drive at around 4:30 a.m. and first reported as a woman having a cardiac arrest, would soon tragically be identified as a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Spanish Fort firefighters and EMS quickly arrived at the location, but there was nothing that could be done.
Spanish Fort police found the 35-year-old woman deep in the woods, deceased, with a firearm next to her.
A medical helicopter dispatched to the scene was soon cancelled as police cordoned off the area.
The Spanish Fort Police are continuing their investigation.
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BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. In August of 2025, the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division was notified of a possible occurrence of sexual abuse of a child less than 12 years old.
A report was generated, and an investigation began.
Through the investigation, it was learned that two children under the age of twelve were subjected to sexual contact.
Robert James Franklin of Silverhill was identified as the offender in this case.
These offenses occurred at his home in the Silverhill area of Baldwin County. No other victims have been identified at this time.
On September 8, 2025, the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office arrested Franklin for the offense of Sexual Abuse of a Child Less than 12 years old, one charge for each victim.
Franklin was booked into the Baldwin County Corrections Center and is being held on a $50,000 bond.
The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Florida Department of Children and Families, the Baldwin County Child Advocacy Center, and the Baldwin County District Attorney’s Office.
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FOLEY, Ala. Police are investigating after a serious wreck injured several people in Foley on Monday morning, including a person who was airlifted to a regional trauma center.
At 11:02 a.m., September 8th, 2025, two vehicles collided at N Hickory Street and W Laurel Avenue, sending a large response from police and fire departments, EMS, and a medical helicopter.
The fire department reported that people were also trapped in their vehicle, and firefighters had to use tools to extricate them.
One person was in critical condition, and rather than transport the injured person to Baldwin Health by a ground ambulance, one of the area medical helicopters was dispatched to the scene and landed nearby. The injured person was then flown to a regional trauma center.
At this time, their condition is unknown.
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MOBILE, AL. The Mobile Police Department conducted directed enforcement in and around the Central Precinct on Friday, September 5, 2025, between the hours of 8 p.m. and 4 a.m. in the downtown area.
Officers issued 100 citations and 47 warnings to drivers. The precinct-wide enforcement was to ensure drivers in the area were in compliance with state and local traffic laws.
During the enforcement, officers checked for valid driver’s licenses, proof of insurance, and current vehicle tag registration. The largest offense was speeding, with 41 citations issued along with eight warnings. Three arrests were made during the operation.
Officers will once again be conducting a traffic operation on Saturday, September 13, 2025, in the downtown area.
Arrests:
Jacob Wright, 19 Attempt to Elude
Carlos Broadnax, 47 DUI, Resisting Arrest
Kentay Williams, 30 DUI
See the list of offenses below:
Speeding – 41 citations, 8 warnings
Red Light – 9 citations, 2 warnings
Stop Sign – 7 citations, 1 warning
Improper Turn – 1 citation
Misc. Moving – 7 citations, 10 warnings
No/Expired DL – 3 citations, 5 warnings
Sus./Rev./Canc. DL – 4 citations
No Seat Belt – 1 citation, 1 warning
Child Restraint – 1 citation
Tag Violation – 4 citations, 9 warnings
Equipment Violation – 6 citations, 9 warnings
No Insurance – 10 citations, 1 warning
Fail to Register – 4 citations, 1 warning
DUI – 2 citations
Totals – 100 citations, 47 warnings
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FOLEY, Ala. A man involved in a deadly crash in Foley back in April of this year has been indicted by the grand jury for negligent homicide.
After the indictment was handed down, 21-year-old Christopher Alejandro Sancez-Mendoza was arrested and booked into the Baldwin County Jail on Saturday.
According to the Foley Police, Sancez-Mendoza was driving under the influence when he was involved in a wreck that killed 18-year-old Cesar Chavez and his cousin, 19-year-old Brandon Palencia, while they were riding an electric scooter on County Road 65 on April 13, 2025.
The pair was hit from behind by the driver of a pickup, according to officials.
This area has had multiple wrecks involving injuries and at least one fatal wreck in recent years.
Several measures are being taken by local and state agencies to improve safety in this area.
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MOBILE, Ala. A member of the law enforcement community has been arrested after serving Mobile County for twenty-five years.
Daniel Holifield faces 13 charges, including three counts of first-degree theft of property and 10 counts of second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument, after a grand jury indicted him this week.
According to the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office, Holifield used official sheriff’s office letterhead and forged the signatures of three co-workers to buy 10 cars.
According to the indictments, Hollifield is accused of stealing a 2011 Mazda CX-9, a 2013 Toyota Highlander, and a 2005 Pontiac G6.
The 10 remaining charges related to forging the Title and Bill of Sale documents for those vehicles and two others, a 2014 Chevrolet Impala and a 2015 Chevrolet Malibu.
According to court documents, Daniel Holifield was forging the names of other MCSO employees on applications for titles for impounded and confiscated vehicles, as well as other internal sheriff’s department paperwork.
Between 2020 and 2021, Hollifield is accused of transferring ownership of at least three cars, a 2005 Pontiac G6, a 2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and a 2014 Chevrolet Impala, to himself. The vehicles were intended to be auctioned on Govdeals.com.
In 2023, Holifield was also accused of logging more than 2,600 hours of overtime, earning nearly $149,000.
At this time Holifield is free on bond pending his arraignment.
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MOBILE, AL. Mobile police are investigating a robbery that occurred on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at approximately 9:50 a.m.
A man entered the LensCrafters at 4027 Airport Blvd. and grabbed a bunch of merchandise, and tried fleeing from the store, but an employee got in his way and attempted to stop him.
The unnamed employee was then physically assaulted as the suspect fled the store. The employee was not seriously injured.
Police officers arrived on the scene and searched the area, but did not find the robbery suspect.
This remains an active investigation.
Theft is a serious and growing problem for eye care businesses, including both smash-and-grab burglaries and shoplifting. The high value and small size of high-end frames make them a prime target for opportunistic and organized retail crime.
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MOBILE, AL. Police have recovered two stolen vehicles in North Mobile County, and both had been torched. Police stated that the vehicles were found in separate areas over the weekend.
One of the vehicles was owned by Britney Beech, according to Citronelle Police Chief Chris McLean. McLean said Beech’s car was locked in her driveway while she and her daughter were sleeping Saturday night. However, suspects were able to break the window and hotwire the car and fled with it.
According to police, the second vehicle, another KIA, which was owned by Linnie Donald, was also stolen over the weekend and lit on fire as well. Donald had just bought the car for her granddaughter, Brooklyn, last week.
Police said that in both cases, someone broke the glass out and hotwired the vehicles.
Both crimes are connected, Chief McLean said, but there have been no arrests.
McLean said that he believes young adults are responsible for both thefts.
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ORANGE BEACH, AL. The 5th annual Freedom Festival is coming back to the Wharf on September 20-21, and once again the red, white, and blue will be bringing a lot of fun, music, food, arts and crafts, classic cars, and so much fun for the whole family.
This patriotic celebration promises a packed schedule and promises to have something for everyone again this year!
The family-friendly festival, presented by the City of Orange Beach, will also feature live performances sponsored by COASTAL and Flora-Bama. Patriotic booths and veterans’ organizations will also be on hand.
Children will have their own corner of fun at the Kids’ Zone, hosted by the Orange Beach Police Department. Bounce houses, snacks, and drinks will be available, with proceeds benefiting the OBPD benevolent fund.
This year’s festival coincides with Bama Coast Cruisin’s fall show, bringing dozens of classic cars and hot rods to Main Street at The Wharf both days. Visitors can stroll through the polished lineup before heading to other events.
Saturday highlights include a motorcycle rally organized by the Marshals Mardi Gras group, followed by a Jeep rally led by the Island Time Jeepers. Inside the Event Center at The Wharf, the Gulf Coast Gun Collectors Association will stage a Collectible Firearms Show. The exhibit runs 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $10, with free entry for children 15 and under.
Parking will be available at The Wharf, with volunteers on site to assist and collect donations for Orange Beach schools. Free shuttles will also run between Orange Beach Middle and High School and the festival grounds. Pickup is at the school bell tower, with drop-offs at the Main Street front circle at The Wharf.
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FAIRHOPE, Ala. A problematic intersection along the State Highway 181 corridor once again proved to be “wreck central”.
An ALEA trooper driving on Highway 181 at the State Highway 104 intersection in front of the Publix, witnessed two vehicles collide, causing injuries and substantial damage to both vehicles.
The Fairhope Police, Fairhope Fire Department, and several ambulances were immediately dispatched to the scene. A woman was seen crying and upset.
Authorities said that there were no serious injuries.
Since the widening of State Highway 181, there are wrecks almost daily between I-10 and Fairhope, especially at several intersections, including State Highway 104.
In May, Volkert Engineering was selected to do a new environmental engineering study for widening Highway 181 from State Highway 104 south to CR 32, according to ALDOT’s area engineer Matthew Eriksen.
Eriksen said that Volkert will submit three possible plans during the next 8-12 months, and once a plan is selected, right-of-way acquisition will begin, and then utility relocation and actual construction will start only when funding sources are found, he added.
The new study is needed because of the “rapid urbanization” of the area.
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FOLEY, AL. A popular barbecue restaurant had to evacuate the business on Sunday, September 7th, 2025, at around 10:29 a.m. because of a sudden emergency.
The Foley Fire Department responded to Jim and Nick’s located at 2500 S McKenzie St.
According to emergency responders, there was a report of a gas leak and a small fire.
When the Foley Fire Department arrived, the fire was out. Foley Fire Chief Joey Darby stated that it was an electrical and gas line malfunction that caused very minor damage to the business.
The restaurant reopened about an hour later.
There was no report of any injuries.
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DAPHNE, Ala. A motorcyclist lost control of his vehicle on Interstate 10 on Saturday, September 7, 2025, at around 2:06 p.m., leaving the driver with critical injuries.
According to law enforcement, the driver landed in the median in Daphne.
Several people passing by stopped immediately to assist the driver while the Daphne Police and the Daphne Fire Department responded to the scene. EMS also dispatched an ambulance.
Traffic was shut down on the Interstate for over thirty minutes while a medical helicopter landed at the wreck scene and treated the driver before transporting them to an area trauma center.
The condition of the driver is not known currently.
Police said that the crash is under investigation.
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McAllen, Texas A federal judge in South Texas has sentenced a Silverhill Alabama resident and a second man to federal prison for trafficking firearms and smuggling goods from the United States, U.S. Attorney Nicholas Ganjei said.
According to law enforcement, two men, including Esteban Rios Reyes, 35, a legal permanent resident of Silverhill, Alabama, and Alex Santos Lopez, 22, a U.S. citizen residing in Oaxaca, Mexico, were arrested and both pleaded guilty to the charges.
Chief U.S. District Judge Randy Crane, of the Southern District of Texas, sentenced Santos to 90 months and Rios to serve 87 months in federal prison, Ganjei said.
Because of his federal conviction, Rios Reyes now faces deportation after serving his term.
Both men were part of an organization that exported weapons and were involved in illegal transactions in several states for several months, according to court testimony in McAllen.
Authorities say on Sept. 6, 2023, Santos attempted to drive a truck towing a utility trailer across the border from South Texas into Mexico. But an outbound inspection of the vehicle led to the discovery of 270 firearms, 251 firearm magazines, nine sights and 1,541 rounds of ammunition. The weapons were a combination of “assault rifles,” shotguns, pistols and rifles, many of them disassembled. All the items were individually wrapped and hidden either behind a false wall that was built into the utility trailer or inside water heaters that Rios had purchased to disguise the load.
Judge Crane said they were both leaders in the smuggling organization and said they went to great lengths to conceal their behavior.
Officials say the pair had been smuggling firearms since 2022 and included routes through Louisiana, Alabama, Oklahoma, North Carolina and Tennessee. The goods were disassembled and wrapped and concealed in trailers in stash houses in Texas before being taken across the border into Mexico, law enforcement said.
Three others involved in the gang conspiracy already pled guilty to similar charges, including Felipe Garcia, 36, and Angel Carreno, 25, both of Dallas, and Jose Luis Pacheco, 25, a U.S. citizen living in Guadalajara, Mexico, The trio was ordered to serve 57, 57, and 54 months in federal prison, respectively.
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BAYOU LA BATRE, AL. Mobile County Sheriff Deputies and officers from the Bayou La Batre police department are investigating a suspicious death, according to MCSO.
Law enforcement stated that a woman was found in a roadway with injuries consistent with being struck by a vehicle.
The Bayou La Batre Police Department was originally called to the address 8661 Riley Tillman Road by a female caller (possibly the victim) regarding a disturbance.
Bayou La Batre Police arrived at the address and interviewed a witness who stated the female and male who were at the address had already left the scene.
When Bayou La Batre Police left the home, officers found a female in the roadway, on Riley Road, suffering from injuries consistent with being struck by a vehicle.
The female was identified as Amy Bosarge (DOB 10/27/1978) who lived at the address where the disorderly call originated was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office was contacted to investigate her death.
After conducting a further investigation, investigators have charged The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office has arrested ARTHUR KIRKLAND for Manslaughter in reference to this death.
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency was very busy over the 2025 Labor Day holiday weekend and investigated hundreds of traffic crashes and boating incidents over the 2025 Labor Day holiday weekend.
From Friday, Aug. 29, to midnight Monday, Sept. 1, ALEA troopers responded to 371 crashes, which resulted in 147 injuries, and six deaths on Alabama roadways.
Authorities say the deadly crashes happened in Choctaw, Colbert, Lauderdale, Talladega, and Tuscaloosa counties and involved a motorcycle, an all-terrain vehicle, and an electric bicycle.
Troopers also made 33 arrests for driving under the influence and issued thousands of traffic citations:
473 citations for seat belt violations
2,324 citations for speeding
4,696 total citations for various traffic violations
1,638 total warnings for various traffic violations
ALEA’s Marine Patrol Division investigated three boating incidents that resulted in four injuries. Those incidents happened on Lake Martin, Neely Henry Lake, and in Orange Beach on the Intracoastal Waterway.
The single-vessel crash on Sunday on Lake Martin left a 12-year-old injured. Troopers say their investigation determined the operator did not possess the required boating license, and as a result, the registered owner of the Sea-Doo that the child was operating was issued an Alabama Uniform Boating Traffic Citation for Giving Permission to Operate a Vessel Without a License.
Authorities want to remind citizens that no one under the age of 12 may operate any motorized vessel on Alabama waterways, and individuals must be at least 12 years old to be eligible for a boating license but cannot operate a vessel alone until age 14.
There were no boating deaths or drownings, but troopers “remained active in enforcement efforts,” issuing hundreds of warnings and citations:
538 Marine Safety Warnings issued
67 Marine Safety Citations issued
310 vessel inspections conducted
1 Boating Under the Influence arrest
ALEA’s Aviation Unit also partnered with the cities of Orange Beach and Gulf Shores for the Rescue Swimmer Detail, which conducted nine helicopter patrol flights and responded to three calls for swimmers in distress over the weekend.
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SANTA ANA, Calif. An Alabama claiming to be Michael the Angel of Death drove from Alabama to St. Michael’s Abbey in Silverado Canyon after sending an email threatening to “do the Lord’s reaping” at the church is in police custody and has been charged with felony criminal threats and possession of six high-capacity gun magazines, brass knuckles, and a sword. Investigators also recovered several knives, a stun gun, body armor, duct tape, rope, walk-talkies and other tactical gear from the man’s truck. No guns or ammunition were recovered.
According to police, on August 19, 2025, St. Michael’s Abbey received a threatening email from an individual later identified as Joshua Michael Richardson (aka Joshua Michael Jericho), 38, of Jemison, Alabama, claiming to be the “rider of the pale horse,” a reference to the last of the Four Horsemen in the Book of Revelation, and that he was “sent to do the Lord’s reaping before his harvest,” an apparent reference to the end of the world. According to the Book of Revelation, the rider of the pale horse is the personification of Death who is given the power to kill through the sword, famine, disease, and wild animals, and is closely followed by Hades, who swallows the souls of the condemned.
In his email, Richardson claimed to be Michael the Angel of Death and explained that he chose St. Michael’s Abbey as it is one of the few churches in the nation that still practices Michaelmas. St. Michael’s Abbey is set to celebrate the Feast of St. Michael, who is regarded as the greatest of the archangels and a defender of the church against Satan, on September 29, 2025. In his email, Richardson stated that he would be traveling to the church from Alabama soon.
Police said that on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, a man later identified as Richardson, attended afternoon church services at St. Michael’s Abbey and following the service, he is accused of following the priest into a private area of the church. Richardson told the priest that he came to do the Lord’s work, to separate the weak from the weeds, and that he rode his white pale horse from Alabama.
In addition to multiple public church services, St. Michael’s Abbey is also home to dozens of parishioners who live on the church’s compound.
Police were notified and Richardson was arrested in Santa Monica two days later on Thursday, August 28, 2025, one day after a gunman opened fire during mass at a Catholic school near Minneapolis, killing two schoolchildren and injuring 21 people, including 18 children. Bail was initially provisionally set at $50,000 for Richardson during his first court setting on September 2, 2025.
Richardson has been charged with one felony count of criminal threats, one felony count of possession of brass knuckles, one felony count of possession of a dirk or dagger, and one misdemeanor count of possession of a large-capacity magazine.
Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer and Senior Deputy District Attorney Kelly Manley appeared in court Wednesday and successfully argued for Richardson to be provisionally held without bail based on the serious danger he poses to the public. Richardson is scheduled to be arraigned at the Central Justice Center on Thursday, September 4, 2025, in Department C57.
“The walls of our churches are not just symbols of sanctuary; they represent the most sacred places of worship and of peace,” said Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer. “No one should have to worship in fear that a stranger would walk through the door with the intent to carry out their own day of judgement and determine who lives and who dies. A threat on one house of worship is an attack on every place of worship, and we refuse to allow threats and terror dissuade any person from practicing their faith without fear. Public safety is all our responsibility, and we are grateful for the quick action of the church officials and the Sheriff’s Department to prevent another tragedy from occurring.”
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ELLABELL, GA. The Department of Homeland Security has confirmed that a massive immigration raid at a Hyundai Metaplant resulted in the arrest of 475 employees of the plant.
The majority of those arrested Thursday at the enormous site in Ellabell – about 25 miles west of Savannah, Georgia – are Korean nationals, said Steven Schrank, a Homeland Security Investigations special agent in charge. Schrank said he did not have a breakdown of the arrestees’ nationalities.
Federal law enforcement conducted investigations which showed that there were a large number of undocumented immigrants being employed at the plant prior to conducting the raid on the plant.
All 475 people taken into custody were suspected of living and working illegally in the US, Schrank said. Some had entered into the US illegally; some had visa waivers and were prohibited from working; and some had overstayed their visas, he said.
During the raid, several people tried to flee including some who “ran into a sewage pond located on the premises,” the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Georgia said in a news release.
“Agents used a boat to fish them out of the water. One of the individuals swam under the boat and tried to flip it over to no avail. These people were captured and identified as illegal workers,” the release states.
Schrank noted that some of the workers may have been contractors or subcontractors.
“We continue to work on the investigation of who exactly worked for what companies,” he said.
A Hyundai spokesperson said that he does not believe anyone arrested was a direct employee of Hyundai Motor Company but that most were subcontracted employees.
“Hyundai is committed to full compliance with all laws and regulations in every market where we operate. This includes employment verification requirements and immigration laws,” the company said in a statement Friday night.
Hyundai Motor North America Chief Manufacturing Officer Chris Susock will now manage the mega site, and an investigation will be conducted to verify that suppliers and subcontractors comply with laws, according to the company.
“We are reviewing our processes to ensure that all parties working on our projects maintain the same high standards of legal compliance that we demand of ourselves. This includes thorough vetting of employment practices by contractors and subcontractors,” the company said, adding, “Hyundai has zero tolerance for those who don’t follow the law.”
However, federal law enforcement stated that they are also continuing their investigation into how so many undocumented persons were hired to work illegally at the Hyundai plant.
The sprawling, 2,900-acre Hyundai Metaplant has two parts: a Hyundai electric vehicle manufacturing site, and an EV battery plant that’s a joint venture between Hyundai and LG.
The raid halted construction of the EV battery plant, The Associated Press reported.
“This was not an immigration operation where agents went into the premises, rounded up folks and put them on buses,” Schrank said. “This has been a multi-month criminal investigation where we have developed evidence, conducted interviews, gathered documents and presented that evidence to the court in order to obtain judicial search warrants.”
At the Georgia site, masked and armed agents gave orders to construction workers wearing hard hats and safety vests as they lined up while officers raided the facility, video footage obtained by CNN showed.
ICE and Homeland Security Investigations were accompanied by the Georgia State Patrol, the FBI, DEA, ATF and other agencies in executing a search warrant.
“Together, we are sending a clear and unequivocal message: those who exploit our workforce, undermine our economy, and violate federal laws will be held accountable,” the Department of Homeland Security said in a statement.
A search warrant filed Tuesday in the Southern District of Georgia reveals that officials sought records related to “violations of conspiracy to conceal, harbor or shield” people in the US illegally. The sought-after records included employment and recruitment records, correspondence with federal officials and identification and immigration documents. The warrant also identified four people specifically to be searched.
Georgia Governor Kemp stated that “In Georgia, we will always enforce the law, including all state and federal immigration laws,” a Kemp spokesperson said. “The Department of Public Safety coordinated with ICE to provide all necessary support for this operation, the latest in a long line of cooperation and partnership between state law enforcement and federal immigration enforcement.”
In a televised statement Friday, a spokesperson for Korea’s Foreign Ministry said “many of our nationals were detained” in the raid, according to a translation from Reuters.
“The economic activities of our companies investing in the United States and the interests of our citizens must not be unduly violated during the course of US law enforcement,” spokesperson Lee Jae-woong said. “In Seoul, we also conveyed our concerns and regret through the US Embassy today, urging special attention to ensure that the legitimate rights and interests of our citizens are not violated.”
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DAPHNE, Ala. For fifty years, communities in and around Baldwin County have called upon a special group to respond to drownings, boat crashes, and emergencies on and off the water, and the Daphne Search and Rescue has responded.
According to the founder of the rescue group, it was a drowning at May Day Park that brought an idea to fruition, but it was the community that got behind them and took them to where they are today.
Ronny Champion has been a member of the rescue group since the early 90s. When he started, the organization only had a 21 Foot Carolina Skiff. Now, they use state-of-the-art sonar equipment, a new impact vessel, and state-of-the-art equipment.
The volunteer search and rescue group can be called out anytime, day or night, for a wide variety of emergencies, and they’re also prepared to respond. Each year, Daphne Search and Rescue responds to an average of 100 calls. Some of the group members are certified divers, drone operators, vessel captains, and Emergency Medical Technicians.
The public is invited to stop by their headquarters behind Daphne City Hall on Belrose Avenue on Saturday, Sept. 6, from 2-5 p.m. for food and tours, and a chance to learn more about the unit making such an impact around the southeast.
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MOBILE, Ala. On Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at approximately 1:45 p.m., officers responded to the 4200 block of Bayfront Road in reference to a disorderly subject inside of the home.
When police arrived at the residence, the male subject fired a shot out of the home.
At that time, officers set up a perimeter, and SWAT, the Crisis Intervention Team, and other units arrived on scene.
During this time, the subject, now identified as Woodrow Meservey, 49 fired additional shots towards officers, and that’s when officers fired back, injuring the subject.
The subject was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries but died a short time later.
“This is not the outcome anyone would hope for. We utilized many available resources, including our partners at AltaPointe Health and our Crisis Intervention Team on scene, but were unsuccessful bringing the situation to a peaceful resolution. After more than two hours and the subject exiting the home and firing at my officers, they were left with no choice but to engage him,” said Chief William Jackson.
This remains an active investigation.
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DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala. For years, residents have enjoyed the cute little foxes roaming around the beaches and throughout the beach community. But other residents say that they pose a threat because they carry rabies, and they’ve been known to attack other wildlife and pets, and could potentially attack children playing in their yard.
After several years of debates and research, the Town of Dauphin Island has voted to move forward with the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, which is part of the Department of Agriculture, to prevent invasive animals like foxes from destroying protected wildlife.
Dauphin Island Mayor Jeff Collier said they want to be proactive in keeping other species safe. This means conducting operations to capture or kill the nuisance animals.
According to city leaders, numerous state, federal, and private entities have conducted research to determine what steps should be taken to protect the foxes and other native wildlife.
“Alabama Audubon, U.S. Fish and Wildlife, and other agencies have spent probably the last several years collecting a lot of data and doing a lot of research in that area, and also trying different tactics and techniques,” Collier said. “They’ve also put fencing around active turtle and bird nests to try to defend against predators, and unfortunately, those tactics did not work very well, and it’s been going on for several years now and again the ultimate goal is to get to a point where turtles and in birds can both nest and be more successful, going forward and raising their hatchlings.” For the past few years, Dauphin Island has been partnering with Mobile County, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the U.S. Department of the Interior, and other agencies to create the west end bird conservation and development plan. The goal is to turn the west end of the beach into a bird sanctuary.
At this time, efforts will begin on the west side of the island, said Mayor Collier because they are threatening sea turtles and birds.
Collier said they’re focusing on foxes at the west end because they threaten sea turtles and birds, but he tells me they’re not the only animals wildlife groups fear could harm these protected species.
“It’s not just wild animals involved here, but dogs are also prohibited in that area because what the experts will tell you is the mere fact that if a dog or other animals are close to a nest, the smell is there and it disturbs the nest,” he said.
Some locals on the island are voicing their thoughts on this decision. One person even drove around with a sign saying, “stop the kill.”
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