SPANISH FORT, Ala. At approximately 9:25 a.m. on Monday, March 9th, 2026, 911 received a call for help along the causeway. The caller said that a person was stuck in an elevator.
Other callers identified that a cable snapped, the elevator car came down and people were injured.
The Spanish Fort fire Department was dispatched to a business located 1385 Battleship Parkway near the Felix Fish Camp.
Spanish Fort Fire Chief Few told me that it was a supply lift that was pulled by a winch cable. The injured party was riding the lift when it failed dropping them to the ground.
The person had head and leg injuries, and a medical helicopter was dispatched to the scene and transported one person to a trauma center.
In these types of accidents when an employee is injured at work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration will take over the investigations.
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CONECUH COUNTY, Ala. A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 2:10 a.m. Wednesday, January 7th, 2026, has claimed the life of a Frisco City man.
Ladarius D. Young, 32, was fatally injured when the 2007 Ford Focus he was driving left the roadway and struck a tree.
Young was not using a seat belt at the time of the crash and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Temple E. Fantroy, 44, of Monroeville, who was a passenger in the Focus, was injured and transported to Monroe County Hospital in Monroeville for treatment.
The crash occurred on Loree Road near Church Road, approximately four miles east of Castleberry, in Conecuh County.
Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division continue to investigate.
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MOBILE, Ala. On Sunday, November 23, 2025, at approximately 7:38 a.m., the Mobile County 911 Communications Center received a call from a person who reported seeing a body lying on a street. Mobile police officers and Mobile Fire-Rescue responded to the 1800 block of Mott Drive South to investigate the incident.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim deceased in a vacant lot and police determined that he had a gunshot wound.
The victim has been identified as Marcel Miller, 32.
If anyone has any information that could assist in the investigation of this case, please contact the Mobile Police Department at 251-208-7211. Alternatively, you can submit an anonymous tip by texting 844-251-0644 or by visiting mobilepd.org/crimetip.
Homicide detectives have taken over the investigation.
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A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 4:50 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, has claimed the life of a Pensacola, Fla., man.
Lee H. Hill, 64, was fatally injured when the 2009 Kia Borrego he was driving left the roadway and struck a tree. Hill was not using a seat belt at the time of the crash and was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, Fla., for medical treatment. While at the hospital, Hill succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased.
Cassandra Allen, 59, of Pensacola, Fla., who was a passenger in the Kia, was also not using a seat belt at the time of the crash, was injured and transported to Baptist Hospital in Pensacola, Fla., for medical treatment.
The crash occurred on Barrineau Park Road, approximately 18 miles north of Robertsdale city limits, in Baldwin County.
Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division continue to investigate.
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BREWTON, Ala. Two people were left dead in a crash in Brewton, and another adult was injured and flown to a trauma center by a medical helicopter with non-life-threatening injuries.
On Wednesday, officers with the Brewton Police responded to a motor vehicle crash between a pickup truck and a semi-truck around 3:50 p.m. on South Boulevard.
A man and a woman, who police have not publicly identified, were found deceased in the pickup truck.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, as well as BPD traffic homicide investigators, are investigating the incident.
Brewton police did not give any information about the tractor-trailer driver’s condition.
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MOBILE, Ala. Police in several areas are on the lookout for the person accused of a shooting at an apartment complex on the University of South Alabama property.
Police have identified 19-year-old Christian J. Love of Prattville, Alabama, as the person who shot a man during a drug deal.
Police have issued a Be On the Lookout statewide and nationally for Love who police believe may be driving be driving a four-door Audi with Alabama license tag A3D078.
Law enforcement has issued two felony arrest warrants for Love including Aggravated Assault and Robbery.
Police are asking anyone with information about Love to call them at 251-460-6312 or 911.
The person who was shot remains hospitalized. His condition has not been released.
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BAY MINETTE, Ala. Last week, the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Officer announced the promotion of a truly deserving group of individuals!
Sheriff Lowery hosted a special pinning ceremony where family and friends gathered to celebrate the promotion of 9 dedicated members of the BCSO family.
𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹:
Cpl. Davidson
Cpl. Peterson
Cpl. Corley
Cpl. Morgan
Cpl. Potter
Cpl. Allen
Cpl. Ritchie
Cpl. Paul
Cpl. Faldoksi
𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘁:
Sgt. Reed
Sgt. Dinkins
Sgt. Sturm
𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻:
Cpt. Woods (Corrections)
Sheriff Lowery stated that he was incredibly proud of each of them for their hard work, commitment, and dedication to serving our agency and community. Here’s to continued success and making a difference together! 𝘊𝘖𝘕𝘎𝘙𝘈𝘛𝘜𝘓𝘈𝘛𝘐𝘖𝘕𝘚 again!
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GULFPORT MS. A Mississippi police officer is accused of using his position to extort a person who is in the country illegally.
According to court documents, Antonio Artez Wade, 36, an officer with the Ruleville Police Department, conducted a traffic stop of “Victim 1” on September 17.
After learning the victim did not have identification or legal status, Wade indicated that he could help the victim in exchange for money, resulting in the victim paying Wade $2,500.
Wade was arrested on Sunday in Gulfport for charges related to the alleged extortion of an illegal immigrant.
Wade faces extortion, blackmail, and deprivation of rights under color of law charges.
If convicted, Wade faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison.
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SPANISH FORT, Ala. On Sunday, November 16, 2025, the Publix Battleship 12K patriotic run took place as runners ran down Battleship Parkway through Spanish Fort.
The opening ceremonies included the National Anthem and applause before runners were on their way.
More than 2000 runners paid tribute to the men and women who protect our country at home and abroad.
The 12K run was created by Publix in 2015 to honor our veterans and to recognize many who have never received our heartfelt thanks.
Runners finished at the Battleship Memorial Park beside the USS Alabama.
Spanish Fort Police provided traffic control for the runners, and EMS was also on hand.
We’ve been told that at least three of the runners experienced a medical emergency and were treated by paramedics.
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DAPHNE, Ala. Police in Daphne recently arrested a man for Driving Under the Influence during a recent traffic stop in the city.
Herman Lambeth Jr. was one of several dozen impaired drivers arrested during traffic stops in Daphne, but he stands out among those other drivers who have been arrested.
Daphne police stated that Lambeth has been arrested fourteen times for DUI.
Daphne Police said they found him in a car outside of a hotel and when they approached him, noted he was under the influence.
Police said the Loxley resident refused any field sobriety tests.
Daphne police said that he was also wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant for his arrest for violating his probation on another DUI charge.
Lambeth has been to court appointed substance abuse programs. We’re still working to determine exactly how much jail time Lambeth has served for his previous convictions.
Under Alabama law, a third DUI arrest is a felony, but many times, charges are reduced, and the person is not sentenced to prison.
The district attorney stated if found guilty of this most recent DUI, Lambeth could get at least 10 years in prison.
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SUMMERDALE, Ala. A very serious motor vehicle collision on Wednesday afternoon left the driver of a dump truck trapped inside his overturned vehicle while emergency responders worked to get him out.
The two-vehicle collision at State Highway 59 near County Road 32 occurred at around 2:40 p.m., November 5th, 2025.
The Summerdale Fire Department, police, and EMS arrived on the scene and found the dump truck on its side with the driver trapped. Multiple emergency agencies responded and assisted in the extrication of the driver, which took around forty minutes. A medical helicopter was also dispatched to the scene.
Once the dump truck driver was extracted from the vehicle, he was rushed to an area hospital.
There was a partial road closure during the rescue and the subsequent recovery and towing of the dump truck.
The accident remains under investigation.
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MOBILE, Ala. A woman who engaged law enforcement in a pursuit before crashing her vehicle and causing the death of a teenager is now in the Mobile County Metro Jail, charged with manslaughter.
Semmes Police attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a driver who led them into the Mobile City jurisdiction before crashing into a light pole at the intersection of Howells Ferry Road and Schillinger Road at around 2:45 a.m.
Delyshia LeShaun Molette, 34, was not seriously injured but two teenagers who were also in the vehicle did receive threatening injuries, officials said. One of the children was pronounced deceased a short time later.
Semmes police said it had investigated a commercial property theft case at about 12:35 a.m. Monday, in which Molette allegedly threatened employees at a Publix store, at 2035 Schillinger Road North.
A responding Semmes police officer found the suspect walking on Silver Pine Road, but she fled on foot when the officer made contact with her, police said. The officer was able to catch up to her, and a struggle ensued — in which Molette was able to scratch the officer’s eyes and bit the officer on his finger causing minor injuries, police said.
She was able to get away from the officer and fled on foot into a nearby wooded area, police said.
Just after midnight Tuesday, Semmes officers learned she had left the residence in a white Infiniti SUV, police said. Officers saw the vehicle traveling south on Schillinger Road and attempted to initiate a traffic stop, police said
When she refused to stop, the pursuit began.
Semmes police disengaged the pursuit as the entered Mobile and soon afterwards, officers found the vehicle crashed.
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A New Breed of Violent Criminals Emerges on the Gulf Coast
By: Rick McCann Blue RAM Media/Gulf Coast News
November 5, 2025
FOLEY, Ala. Acts of violence committed by juveniles, such as armed robberies, carjackings, shootings, and gang activity, have been on the rise nationwide for quite some time, and police in many cities are losing the battle. More teens are carrying firearms, selling drugs, and committing serious felonies, including carjackings, robberies, and murders.
While many people still believe that these things only happen in the big cities, the fact is, the size of a town or city or its location no longer plays a part in whether violent crimes occur.
Recent national violent crime trends in some larger cities have shown slight decreases in violent crimes such as homicides, robberies, and assaults, with one exception, and that is violent juvenile crimes.
A recently issued federal report showed that there was a 65% jump in juvenile homicides between 2016 and 2022 and a rise in juveniles’ share of overall violent crime arrests in 2022. Risk factors like early substance use, certain conduct disorders, and exposure to family violence contribute to juvenile violence. Social media is also playing a role in some recent incidents, according to police across the country, including right here in Alabama.
Kids as young as ten are committing serious, violent, heinous crimes that includes murder, attempted murder, rapes, carjacking, robberies, and kidnappings.
In the past sixty days, teenagers in both Mobile and Baldwin County have been responsible for multiple shootings, auto thefts, burglaries, robberies, attempted murders, and murders. In just the past three weeks, Foley police have arrested multiple teenagers involved in two recent shootings. At least eight juveniles are facing attempted murder charges and charges related to illegal possession of narcotics.
Recent arrests of juveniles on both sides of the bay show a rise in crimes, especially violent crimes being committed by groups of armed juveniles, some engaged in crimes with adults.
In May, Foley police arrested a juvenile and an adult for Robbery 1st, a Class A felony, after they robbed an individual.
Last week, Mobile police arrested a teen with a loaded gun at the Pathway School at 1365 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue. Police also arrested a juvenile for stealing a car, leading police on a pursuit that ended after the driver crashed into a house, knocking the home off its foundation, and caused the house to be uninhabitable.
In September of this year, Mobile County deputies were conducting surveillance of criminal activity near Wilson Ave and St. Stephens Rd after being alerted of a stolen vehicle. When deputies tried stopping the vehicle, which contained four juveniles, shots were fired at the deputies by several of the teens.
The driver, a 13-year-old, was detained by the Mobile Police Department. The front passenger, a 15-year-old, and a rear passenger, a 17-year-old, were detained after a short foot pursuit by MCSO. The other rear passenger, a 14-year-old juvenile, fled the scene but was later captured in another location by MCSO deputies.
It was determined that the vehicle was stolen from the Mobile Police Department jurisdiction.
The charges are as follows:
* The 13-year-old juvenile is charged with Attempted Murder of a Law Enforcement Officer, Receiving Stolen Property 1st Degree and Attempt to Elude/felony. He was transported to Strickland Youth Center.
* The 15-year-old juvenile is charged with Receiving Stolen Property 1st Degree and Attempt to Elude/misdemeanour. He was transported to Strickland Youth Center.
* The 14-year-old juvenile is charged with Assault 1st Degree, Receiving Stolen Property 1st degree, Attempt to Elude/misdemeanour, and Certain Persons forbidden to carry, Discharge gun occupied/unoccupied building/vehicle and he was transported to Strickland Youth Center.
* The 17-year-old juvenile was charged with Attempted Murder of a Law Enforcement Officer, Receiving Stolen Property 1st, Attempt to Elude/misdemeanour, Certain Persons forbidden to carry, Assault 1st, Discharge gun occupied/unoccupied Building/vehicle and he was transported to Metro Jail and charged as an adult.
The 17-year-old is believed to have been involved with two other shootings:
* A shooting which occurred on June 4, 2025, at St. Stephens Woods Apartment where his brother, a two-year-old, was injured (S25060060 and S25060067).
* A shooting that occurred two days before on September 16, 2025, at the Hop In Food Store (S25090319).
During the same week, a teenager was arrested for armed robbery of a Vape shop.
On August 28, 2025, a man walking in the downtown area of Mobile was robbed of his wallet and backpack at gunpoint. Police arrested one adult and two juveniles for armed robberies.
A homicide in Mobile in May 2025 on Woodland Avenue was committed by two teenagers. Both have been charged with second-degree murder.
In October, Foley police responded to a drive-by shooting in the 1000 block of East Azalea Avenue. Amid Dujari Houston, 20, was found shot. Foley police charged two 15-year-olds with attempted murder, and an adult was also charged with helping the teens to flee the state after the shooting.
Juveniles in Baldwin County have also been charged with rape, drug possession, auto burglaries and various other property crimes as well as the more serious, violent felonies.
Like it or not, with growth comes both the good and the bad. The once quiet, serene, and laid back “Redneck Riviera” as many once called it, has quickly developed into much more than a retirement or vacation retreat.
The Foley-Gulf Shores metro area is the Daphne-Fairhope-Foley metropolitan area, a rapidly growing region in Baldwin County, Alabama, that includes cities like Foley, Gulf Shores, and Fairhope. The metro area has been ranked as one of the fastest growing in the U.S., attracting both retirees and other demographics due to its coastal location, quality of life, and amenities.
With rapid population growth comes all of those big city benefits as well as its traffic, crime, and strains on public safety, public utilities, and local government.
In Part Two, we’ll be looking at some of the reasons why violent juvenile crimes are on the rise locally and nationwide.
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MOBILE, AL. On Sunday, November 2, 2025, at approximately 8:37 p.m., Mobile police officers were dispatched to a serious traffic collision involving a motorcycle with serious injuries.
The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department and ambulance also responded to the area of Highway 90 near I-10.
Upon arrival, officers discovered that a male victim was deceased at the scene.
A female victim who had serious injuries was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries, while a second female victim was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.
Upon further investigation, officers discovered the deceased male and the female victim with life-threatening injuries were traveling on the motorcycle west on Highway 90 when the motorcycle collided with an SUV.
The deceased has been identified as Brandon Wescovich, 25. This remains an active investigation.
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A local paramedic will be honored with the 2025 Star of Life award for his heroic actions while off duty in Mississippi during a recent tornado event.
Matthew “Matt” Magiera an American Medical Response paramedic, was storm chasing when he encountered a scene of devastation and a person critically injured after being thrown more than 300 yards by the storm. He retrieved a medical kit from his vehicle and teamed with the local fire department to convert a fire truck into an emergency transport unit. Magiera stabilized the patient, implemented spinal precautions, and monitored the person’s condition until transferring care to Covington County Hospital.
According to a news release, Magiera, an American Medical Response paramedic, was storm chasing when he encountered a scene of devastation and a person critically injured after being thrown more than 300 yards by the storm. He retrieved a medical kit from his vehicle and teamed with the local fire department to convert a fire truck into an emergency transport unit. Magiera stabilized the patient, implemented spinal precautions, and monitored the person’s condition until transferring care to Covington County Hospital.
“In all my time storm chasing, this was my first time coming across someone critically injured,” Magiera said. “Thankfully, I always carry a bag of medical supplies with me so I can do everything I can if I were to ever come across a situation like this.”
AMR, a division of Global Medical Response, named Magiera one of 32 Stars of Life honorees from among the company’s roughly 34,000 prehospital clinicians, dispatchers, and support personnel. The award recognizes emergency medical professionals whose interventions and leadership have saved lives or significantly advanced community preparedness.
“These individuals represent the highest standards of EMS, consistently exceeding expectations under pressure and making a profound difference where it matters most,” Nick Loporcaro, president and CEO of Global Medical Response, said in the release.
The Stars of Life program, founded by the American Ambulance Association in 1996, spotlights EMS professionals who demonstrate lifesaving care, public health leadership, and engagement with their communities. This year’s recipients will be honored at the American Ambulance Association national celebration Nov. 2–5 in Washington, D.C., where honorees will also meet with members of Congress to discuss the challenges and needs facing emergency medical services.
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MOBILE, Ala. A fired Mobile police officer and his wife have been arrested and charged with evidence tampering related to their son’s accident.
Former Sergeant Gary Rogers, who was terminated after removing items including a fleece pullover jacket following the December accident on Lott Road in Wilmer. The Mobile County Personnel Board upheld that firing last month. The wreck claimed the life of Nolan McDavid, a student at the University of South Alabama.
The Personnel Board found that Rogers, a decorated 21-year veteran of the force who rose to the rank of sergeant, acted improperly. City lawyers contended he was untruthful about his actions when questioned by investigators.
Rogers faces one count of tampering with physical evidence is a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by a maximum of one year in jail, and his wife, Courtney Rogers, faces an identical charge and was previously charged with two counts of intimidating a witness.
Their son, Dawson Rogers, faces a reckless murder charge, although a judge granted his request to be treated as a “youthful offender,” which means his records are sealed and his maximum punishment would be capped at three years in prison, if convicted.
Prosecutors allege that Rogers was drunk and speeding when he crossed over the center line.
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ELBERTA, Ala. In the late hours of Sunday night, a small tornado swept through the town of Elberta leaving behind property damage, but no injuries have been reported.
The cleanup continues this morning after the 11 p.m. tornado has left the community with down trees, damaged rooftops and some debris scattered around. At least one storage shed was also damaged by the strong winds, and a fence was also damaged.
A large piece of sheet metal, presumably from a barn roof, sits in the middle of Woerner Road South. Sheet metal was also seen strewn about in the area.
Much of the damage is centered around County Road 87 and Woerner Road.
Elberta still has power, but it has been reported that at least a few homes were left without power and sounds of a generator could be heard.
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