DAPHNE, Ala. A 22-year-old Daphne man is in police custody after he turned himself in to Daphne police after exposing himself to a woman at the Village Point Park on Main Street.
This park is centrally located and frequented by mothers with mainly small children and across the street from Christ the King Catholic church and school.
Police said that Michael Ryan Cain surrendered at the Daphne Police Department Correction Center on an outstanding warrant for Class A misdemeanor indecent exposure, officials said.
The incident reportedly happened on August 20th, 2026, at around 4 p.m.
The woman reported that a man approached her in the parking lot and intentionally exposed his genitals. When the woman stood her ground and warned that she would defend herself, the man fled in a pickup truck, according to police.
Police were able to track the suspect down with the help of a photo taken by the woman as he drove away.
He was booked into jail and is scheduled to appear before a municipal judge in October.
If convicted, Cain faces up to one year in jail, a fine of up to $5,000, and potential mandatory registration on the Alabama Sex Offender Registry, according to officials.
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FLOMATON. Ala. Two children rushed to a Florida hospital in critical condition on Tuesday morning have now led to their parents being arrested for child abuse, and torture. And police now say that those charges have been upgraded to attempted murder.
Alabama authorities were contacted about the children’s condition and immediately began an investigation.
Eric McClure, 41, and Cynthia Tedder, 36, were taken into custody in Pensacola, where they await extradition to Alabama. Both are charged with torture and willful abuse of a child under 18 years of age by a responsible person.
According to police, these new charges were filed based on evidence uncovered during the ongoing investigation.
Florida officials alerted the Flomaton Police Department shortly after 5 a.m. Tuesday after the child arrived at Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola. Following an initial inquiry, officers executed a search warrant at the victim’s residence, yielding evidence that led to the arrest warrants according to police investigators.
Anyone with information related to this case is asked to call Lt. Thaihee Staples at the Flomaton Police Department at 251-296-5811.
Flomaton Police Chief Justin Hetrick said the investigation remains active but they cannot release further information due to its sensitivity and the children’s ages.
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. A woman dying from cancer had only one wish before she departed this world and employees at the Huntsville Hospital, made it happen.
Facing a terminal diagnosis, 74-year-old Jeannie Guffey wanted to be baptized before going home under hospice care.
For some it might have been a bit of a task but some special nurses worked out the details, and it all came together.
First, the three Huntsville Hospital ICU nurses used their own money to buy a kiddie pool so dying patient Jeannie Guffey could be baptized.
Nurses Erin Powers, Kaitlin Swaim, and Emily Owens ordered a pool from Walgreens, had it DoorDashed to Huntsville Hospital, filled it with warm water using ventilator tubing, and then used a ceiling lift to lower her in.
Her son performed the baptism with family around the pool.
Guffey died peacefully a week later.
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The Foley police department responded to a report from an adult victim that they met a man, later identified as Tyrone Sykes (39) of Mobile, in a public place within the City of Foley.
At that point, the woman stated to officers that Sykes had raped her.
Detectives determined that probable cause existed for the arrest of Sykes.
Information was distributed to local law enforcement agencies in an effort to locate Sykes.
The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office and the Mobile Police Department assisted in locating Sykes at a residence in the 5400 block of Moffett Road in Mobile where he was arrested by the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office without incident.
Sykes was arrested and charged with Rape in the First Degree and transported to the Baldwin County Detention Center.
The Foley Police Department thanks the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office, the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office, and the Mobile Police Department for their assistance in this investigation.
This investigation is on-going. If anyone has information regarding this incident or individual, please contact the Foley Police Department.
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GULF SHORES, Ala. No doubt about it, the fall is my favorite time to be outdoors walking, hiking and camping and many visitors flock to the Alabama Gulf Coast too for cooler weather and less crowded beaches.
But exploring our diverse outdoor areas is also a favorite pastime for many tourists as well.
Now locals and visitors have a little more room to roam, explore, ride a bike through or jog with this new addition.
Community leaders, elected officials and Alabama State Parks staff gathered Friday for a ribbon-cutting and ceremonial grand opening of the extension, which brings the Fort Morgan Trail to approximately 10.5 miles along Alabama Highway 180, also known as Fort Morgan Road.
“This is a great day for south Baldwin County,” said Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Commissioner Chris Blankenship. “Extending the Fort Morgan Trail gives residents and visitors more opportunities to walk, bike and enjoy the beauty of Alabama’s Gulf Coast. Projects like this create new ways for people to experience the outdoors, support tourism and enhance the quality of life for the communities we serve. I’m proud to support this project and excited to see this important connection completed.”
The new 4.4-mile section extends westward from Plantation Boulevard to a new terminus near Fort Morgan Pizza, giving visitors additional opportunities to experience the coastal landscape by foot or bicycle. The trail is paved and 10 feet wide along its entire length, providing a safe and accessible route for walkers, runners and cyclists.
The extension also includes 12 bridges designed to help preserve critical coastal wetlands along the route. At the new terminus, visitors will find a new bathhouse featuring four private, family-style suites designed to provide comfort and convenience for trail users.
The Fort Morgan Trail also connects with the Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail system, giving visitors access to a larger network of approximately 28 miles of paved trails throughout Gulf State Park and connecting to Orange Beach.
“Extending the Fort Morgan Trail is a win for residents and visitors alike,” said state Sen. Chris Elliott. “Trails like this draw tourists to our coast, support local businesses and give our families a safe, beautiful place to be outside together. It’s always good to offer more outdoor recreational facilities along our beautiful Gulf Coast.”
The $5.6 million project was funded by the federal RESTORE Act, which uses civil and administrative penalties paid under the Clean Water Act by companies responsible for the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Under the Act, the funding supports programs, projects and activities designed to restore and protect the environment and economy of the Gulf Coast region.
And already many have started taking advantage of the new area!
About Alabama State Parks The Alabama State Parks Division, a division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, manages 21 state parks encompassing more than 50,000 acres of land and water across Alabama. The parks range from Gulf Coast beaches to Appalachian Mountain landscapes and offer a variety of recreational opportunities including camping, lodging, hiking, golfing, fishing, nature tourism, and educational programming. Alabama State Parks primarily operates through visitor-generated revenue and partnerships that support long-term sustainability and public access. For more information, visit alapark.com.
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Bay Minette, Ala. One person has been arrested by a special unit of the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office after an investigation of animal abuse and cruelty at a residence.
Deputies with the Rural Enforcement responded to a report about the welfare of animals at the property of Jessica Phillips on Monday and observed a deceased dog inside a chain-link kennel. Fifteen additional dogs were also found on the property, with most confined among two other kennels, the BCSO said.
The deputies also found that several of the dogs housed in the kennels were found to be severely malnourished, and they also observed that the animals did not have food or access to clean drinking water at the time of the investigation, according to the sheriff’s office.
Deputies have arrested Phillips and charged her with aggravated animal cruelty.
Officials said all surviving dogs, along with a cat found on the property, were taken into custody by Baldwin County Animal Control. The animals were provided with care, including veterinary evaluation and treatment.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional charges may be filed as warranted, the sheriff’s office said.
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GULF SHORES, Ala. With nationwide push back and protests over the use of Flock, Automated License Plate Reader camera, a Baldwin County police chief is stepping forward saying that the cameras work but that more transparency is needed.
Police Chief Dan Netemeyer says the technology has helped them solve a multitude of crimes. He said that the city has over 80 Flock cameras and they have been extremely valuable. The city council approved a contract with Flock in September 2025. They were installed in the spring.
The Chief said that despite the flaws, and certain problems and that this technology works well in aiding in speedy arrests, information, searches for suspects and that license plate readers have been around for years. Cameras were placed throughout the city from parks to the beaches. As a destination city, Netemeyer adds it’s a critical tool that has helped the department.
“And all of a sudden, recently, it’s been an issue. And this issue is coming from misinformation that’s being put out there with regard to these cameras. I encourage everybody to do their own research. Make sure it’s factual.”
Netemeyer says a transparency portal will be launched in the coming weeks. This will allow residents to see how the cameras are used.
The Chief made it clear, “We are not hiding anything. These cameras are in public place,” Netemeyer said. “They are taking a snapshot of a vehicle and a license plate. They’re not going into people’s homes, not tracking inside people’s homes. They’re not following people around. They are fixed objects that are tracking the street to which they are reading plates and getting descriptions of vehicles. no different than a police officer sitting there with a car camera on, filming every car that drives by.”
Nationwide, Automatic License Plate Reader Cameras are responsible for the recovery of thousands of missing and kidnapped children, tens of thousands of violent felons and fugitives, the recovery of thousands of stolen vehicles and aid in high profile cases across the country.
Although Flock is often mentioned in the media, there are many other brands and manufacturers of the Automatic License Plate Readers. Flock is a brand, not the technology.
The contract is renewable every year for the city. The city would need to vote on it again once the city votes to approve the budget.
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MOBILE, AL. An off-duty Mobile police officer working security at the Walmart Supercenter, located at 5245 Rangeline Road on Friday, August 28, 2026, at approximately 1:00 p.m. noticed several people working together to conceal products without paying for them.
The officer was able to detain the three people in the loss prevention office. While investigating the theft, the officer noticed that the people in custody were possibly wanted for several home burglaries and contacted a detective to respond to the store.
Between Sunday, August 9, 2026, and Saturday, August 15, 2026, two unknown subjects unlawfully entered a residence located in the 6800 block of Wigfield Road and removed items not belonging to any of the subjects.
A detective responded to the store and determined that property from the residential burglary was also in their possession, and it was recovered and returned to the victim.
Police subsequently arrested Lerinzer Watkins Jr., 33, Corey Womack, 34, and Dylan Cox, 34, and they were transported to Metro Jail.
The three have been charged with 3 Counts of Burglary and Organized Retail Theft.
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LOXLEY Ala. Authorities in Loxley reported that on Saturday, August 29th, 2026, at around 3:55 p.m., the Baldwin County 911 Communications Center received a call of a drowning.
Communication dispatchers immediately dispatched police and the fire department and a Medstar ambulance to the home located on Longview Drive.
Authorities advised that a teen was pulled from a residential pool and given first-aid by those already on the scene and the teen began breathing again.
A medical helicopter was also dispatched to the area and landed in the neighborhood.
The condition of the person has not been made public at this time.
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BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. A new countywide emergency alert system is now active and available to alert residents to area emergencies including tornados, wildfires, hurricanes, flooding and other potential disasters.
Baldwin County Emergency Management Director Tom Tyler said that prior to this, not everyone in our area had that capability although there was an alert system in place.
“We also have a system called Alert Baldwin where people can opt in to receive emergency alerts for anything going on inside of Baldwin County, whether it be weather-related, accident-related, a technological disaster, anything that would not be triggered by the weather service,” said Tyler.
“If you are getting this on your phone, it is necessary to save lives,” added Tyler.
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey recently stated that after the Camp Mystic floods in Texas last year, where people lost their lives, it became a priority for her.
A similar alert system is now available throughout Alabama. After the Camp Mystic floods in Texas last year, it became a priority for Alabama Governor Kay Ivey.
Tyler said that it’s important for people to receive the earliest warnings possible so that they can be prepared and when necessary, evacuate from the area.
Most recently, Baldwin County EMA sent an alert about the heavy surf generated by Tropical Storm Bertha. A message went to phones along Fort Morgan to stay out of the water for their own safety.
“The important thing is now every county has the capability to do that,” said Tyler.
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BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. Employees of the Alabama Department of Transportation found themselves dangling from the Delta Bridge over the Tensaw River after authorities said that there was a malfunction of some of their equipment.
The men were inspecting the side of the bridge on Interstate 65 from a platform truck when the platform malfunctioned and wouldn’t go up.
The bucket tilted and dropped a little, injuring one of the employees and causing both employees to be stuck.
911 was called at around 1:05 p.m. on Thursday, August 27, 2026, and three fire departments, law enforcement and EMS responded to the scene for a technical rescue. The Bay Minette Fire Department provided rope rescue technicians and marine units were sent up the river to the scene in case a water rescue had to be performed.
One worker said that his back was hurting but there were no significant injuries reported.
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August 29, 2026
DAPHNE, Ala. During an early Friday afternoon, as customers and employees of the Merchants and Marine Bank on US 98 near the Publix shopping center went about their business, another person entered the bank, armed with a handgun and announced that it was a robbery.
Daphne police and Baldwin County deputies were dispatched to the bank at around 12:50 p.m.
Our reporter noticed law enforcement surrounding the bank and further down US 98 when he arrivded.
The man, dressed in all black clothing and wearing a black ski mask, would soon leave without any cash.
Daphne police said the suspect fled the scene and was seen on foot heading south on Main Street.
Police say he should be considered armed and dangerous. No injuries were reported.
Police began a manhunt and FBI agents arrived at the scene and continued the investigation alongside of local police investigators.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Daphne Police Department at (251) 620-0911.
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MOBILE, Ala. A Fairhope man previously arrested in the embezzlement of more than $800,000 from his employer has now plead guilty to the charge.
According to court documents, Gregory Andersen pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to theft of government money, wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. According to his written plea agreement, he worked as the office manager for a soil testing company in Robertsdale from 2020 until the business discovered financial discrepancies in 2023.
Andersen admitted in federal court Tuesday that he also lied about having an inoperable brain tumor when questioned about the missing money.
According to law enforcement, they were notified of the internal thefts and while investigating also found that Andersen had been receiving disability benefits without reporting his income. Investigators determined that the Social Security Administration overpaid him $61,609 from December 2020 and September 2023.
Andersen, during the investigation, took responsibility for the crimes that he committed and was able to bypasses a grand jury and an indictment. Estimates put the thefts at over $834,187.00.
Andersen admitted that he created a fake email for himself posing as a tax attorney and a fake email for his boss. He used those to transfer money from the business to himself from April 2022 to October 2023. According to Andersen’s written plea agreement, he arranged for company funds to be transferred to a bank account he controlled and an American Express card.
Court records show frequent visits to casinos in Mississippi, as well as Wind Creek Casino in Atmore. They also document regular credit card purchases at restaurants, pharmacies, gas stations, grocery stores and a host of other businesses.
While talking with law enforcement he admitted that his gambling problem was part of the reason for the thefts.
Andersen is scheduled to be sentenced on December 1, 2026.
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BOSTON, MA. A press release issued through the offices of U.S. Customs and Border Protection stated that they have arrested 11 cruise ship crew members in Boston for allegedly possessing child sexual abuse and exploitation material.
During a targeted investigation between Boston, Florida and the West Coast, Customs and Border Patrol and Homeland Security Investigations agents made arrests between August 14-26, 2026.
According to the release, arrests were made in Fort Lauderdale on the cruise ships Volendam and Norwegian Breakaway.
The agents searched the living quarters and devices of each crew member, CBP said.
The search and arrests were part of CBP and Homeland Security’s joint “Operation Tidal Wave,” which aims to identify cruise ship crew members who possess, use, procure, produce, or distribute child sexual abuse and exploitation material. In April, 27 crew members were arrested from six ships in San Diego, and in June and on July, 14 were arrested from three ships in San Juan, officials said.
Among those arrested in Boston, nine are citizens of the Philippines, one of Indonesia, and one of Nicaragua. All 11 are scheduled to leave the United States, CBP said.
“Protecting children from exploitation is among our highest priorities, and this operation demonstrates the critical role [Customs and Border Protection] officers play in identifying and stopping individuals who pose a threat to public safety,” said Julio Caravia, acting director of field operations for CBP’s Boston Field Office.
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MOBILE, Ala. The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office, working alongside federal law enforcement partners as part of the Gulf of America Task Force, arrested two suspects and seized significant quantities of methamphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl and firearms during a multi-stage narcotics operation conducted August 25, 2026.
The Gulf of America Task Force includes members of the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics and Vice Unit, Homeland Security Investigations, FBI, ATF and DEA.
The investigation developed over several days as MCSO Narcotics and Vice investigators and Homeland Security Investigations conducted undercover surveillance into a suspected drug trafficking organization operating in Mobile County.
Investigators identified Dramico Monte Bailey Jr., DOB: 01/16/1997, as a primary suspect believed to be involved in transporting and distributing large quantities of narcotics from South Florida into Mobile County.
Investigators believe Bailey was working with multiple co-conspirators. Their identities are being withheld at this time due to the ongoing investigation.
At approximately 2:00 p.m. on August 25, undercover narcotics investigators observed Bailey meet with Kashunte Quintrell Tate, DOB: 03/12/1998, in a business parking lot near Silver Pine Road and Schillinger Road in Semmes. Investigators observed what they believed to be a narcotics transaction between the two men.
After leaving the location in a black Honda Accord, Tate fled when MCSO patrol deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop. Tate allegedly reached speeds in excess of 100 mph during the pursuit, creating a significant danger to other motorists.
Deputies ultimately conducted a vehicle intervention that ended the pursuit without injury to civilians. Following Tate’s arrest, investigators determined that a quantity of suspected illegal pills allegedly purchased during the earlier transaction had been intentionally destroyed.
Tate was transported to the Mobile County Metro Jail and charged with Felony Attempting to Elude Law Enforcement. Additional charges are pending.
Following Tate’s arrest, members of the Gulf of America Task Force moved to take Bailey into custody near Jeff Hamilton Road and McFarland Road.
During the operation, Bailey allegedly rammed multiple MCSO vehicles in an attempt to escape, resulting in a second pursuit. Deputies ultimately stopped Bailey near Airport Boulevard and I-65 Service Road North.
During a search of Bailey’s vehicle, investigators located approximately four pounds of suspected methamphetamine.
Following Bailey’s arrest, MCSO Narcotics and Vice investigators executed multiple search warrants at locations associated with Bailey, including his residence.
In total, investigators seized approximately:
Five pounds of suspected methamphetamine
One kilogram of suspected powder cocaine
21 grams of suspected powdered fentanyl
10 firearms, including three semi-automatic rifles and seven handguns
Bailey was arrested on multiple felony charges, including:
Trafficking narcotics
Felony Attempting to Elude Law Enforcement
Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person
Reckless Endangerment
Resisting Arrest
Criminal Mischief First Degree
Additional state charges are expected, and investigators are working with federal partners
regarding potential federal charges and indictments.
“This operation is an example of exactly why these partnerships matter,” Sheriff Paul Burch said.
“Drug trafficking does not stop at a city, county or state line, and neither can law enforcement.
These investigators followed this organization, identified the people involved and took a significant amount of methamphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl and firearms off the streets of Mobile County. When someone brings this level of narcotics into our community and then puts innocent motorists and our deputies in danger trying to escape, we are going to use every resource available to hold them accountable.
The investigation remains active, and additional arrests and charges are possible
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MOBILE, AL. The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit has arrested Donovan Keeling following an investigation into suspected child sexual abuse material.
The investigation began after the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office received a CyberTip from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC). During the investigation, MCSO ICAC investigators identified Keeling as the suspect and obtained a search warrant for his residence.
On August 25, 2026, members of the MCSO ICAC Unit, with assistance from the MCSO Special Operations Unit, executed the search warrant at Keeling’s residence off Bay Shore Avenue.
As a result of the investigation, Donovan Keeling was arrested and charged with three counts of Unlawful Possession of Child Pornography.
Keeling was transported to the Mobile County Metro Jail.
The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to aggressively investigating crimes involving the exploitation of children and working with local, state, and federal partners to identify offenders and protect children from online abuse
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BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. A man convicted of a robbery in Baldwin County has been sentenced to prison this week.
On December 19, 2023, Baldwin County deputies responded to an armed robbery at a Magnolia Springs convenience store.
According to law enforcement, told officers a man wearing a disguise walked up to the clerk, pointed a semi-automatic handgun with an extended magazine at the clerk and demanded money.
After watching the surveillance video of the robbery, investigators identified the car used in the burglary and traced it to a place in Foley. Deputies located a man identified as 39-year-old Cornell Bodiford Jr. with the vehicle, stolen cash and the firearm used in the robbery and he was arrested.
A Baldwin County man has been sentenced for armed robbery, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Alabama.
Bodiford Jr., was sentenced to 27 years in prison for the armed robbery.
Bodiford already had several prior convictions, including second-degree robbery, third-degree burglary and domestic violence-strangulation.
After serving his sentence, Bodiford will serve five years of supervised release under the United States Probation Office.
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MONTGOMERY Ala. The Surplus Property Division of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs have announced an upcoming auction that will have things available for just about anyone.
A wide variety of items including recreational vehicles, automobiles, boats, tools, computers, restaurant and office equipment, furniture and more will be up for bid this Saturday in the latest online state surplus property auction.
The auction will held from 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, until the last bidding closes on Sunday, Aug. 30.
To find out how to become a qualified bidder, visit https://adeca.alabama.gov/publicauctions/. Starting on Saturday morning, all auction items will be listed here: https://www.govdeals.com/alabamasurplus.
In addition to property no longer needed by state and federal agencies, ADECA acquires items abandoned voluntarily at several airports in the Southeast.
Public viewing and inspections of the auction inventory will be available at the Surplus Property Division’s Distribution Center in Montgomery at 4590 Mobile Highway from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. from Wednesday, Aug. 26, to Friday, Aug. 28. Photos of some of the items being listed are available here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/adeca/albums/72177720335111943/
ADECA holds online public auctions periodically each year, but surplus items are available at any time to municipal and county governments, state agencies and qualified nonprofit organizations. All items are sold as is without guarantees. All sales are final upon pickup and removal of the property.
In addition to the surplus property auctions, ADECA administers a variety of grant programs for law enforcement, victim services, economic development, energy conservation, water resource management, broadband expansion and recreation development.
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