ESCAMBIA, Ala. A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 5:33 p.m. Sunday, March 29, 2026, has claimed the life of a Brewton juvenile and injured four other juveniles also from Brewton.
The 18-year-old, who was a passenger in the 2006 Ford F-150 pickup, was fatally injured when the Ford left the roadway and overturned. The 18-year-old was riding in the bed of the pickup and was thrown out when the Ford overturned. The 18-year-old was pronounced deceased at the scene.
A 16-year-old and 17-year-old were also riding in the bed of the pickup when the Ford overturned, were injured and transported to a local area hospital for medical treatment. A 15-year-old, who was a passenger riding in the cab of the Ford, was not using a seat belt at the time of the crash, was injured and transported to a local area hospital for medical treatment. The 16-year-old, who was the driver of the Ford, was also not using a seat belt at the time of the crash, was injured and transported to a local area hospital for medical treatment.
The crash occurred on Escambia County 55 near Neese Road, approximately five miles south of East Brewton, in Escambia County.
Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division continue to investigate.
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MONROE COUNTY, Ala. – On Monday, March 30, at approximately 3:50 p.m., at the request of the Monroeville Police Department, Special Agents assigned to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) launched an investigation into an in-custody death.
Ammarin Lada Tunstall, 35, of Monroeville, was arrested by Officers with the Monroeville Police Department on Monday, March 30, 2026.
During the course of the incident, Tunstall became unresponsive and emergency personnel administered a dose of Naloxone (Narcan), which is a life-saving medicine in the form of a nasal spray that can revive a person who has overdosed on opioids.
Tunstall was immediately transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.
Tunstall’s body has been released to the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences (ADFS) for an autopsy.
The investigation remains ongoing and once complete, the findings will be turned over to the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office.
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FAIRHOPE, Ala. The Fairhope Public Utilities’ Wastewater Department said that they have had several overflows on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
Personnel responded to two sanitary sewer overflows according to a news release from the Fairhope Public Utilities. They reported that both overflows happened at the Wastewater Treatment Facility at 300 N. Church St.
According to the release the first overflow began at 9:10 a.m. and was fixed by 9:12 a.m. and was caused by an equipment failure and about 200 gallons of untreated sewage overflowed into a manhole leading to a storm drain, which may impact Big Mouth Gully, according to the release.
The second overflow began at 9:45 a.m. and was fixed by 10:15 a.m. and was believed to have been caused by a surge that dislodged a pipe from a manhole.
About 1,200 gallons of untreated sewage overflowed into a manhole leading to a storm drain, possibly impacting Big Mouth Gully again.
All the affected areas were cleaned to minimize public health risk, according to the release.
FPU asks residents to use caution when using Big Mouth Gully for recreational activities.
These mark the second and third known sewer overflows this week at the same location.
An overflow was also reported at the Wastewater Treatment Facility around 8:12 a.m. on Monday, March 30. The issue was fixed around 8:22 a.m.
Anyone seeking more information can contact FPU at 251-928-8003.
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BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. Police in several areas of the country have begun sending alerts to parents giving them a heads-up about a new challenge where children are consuming large quantities of over the county medicine that could make them very ill and even lead to death.
Known as the “Benadryl Challenge,” police described it as taking excessive amounts of diphenhydramine (DPH) and similar OTC medications in an attempt to induce hallucinations. Diphenhydramine is the active ingredient found in Benadryl.
Police added that participants are being encouraged to take up to 12 tablets or more at once.
The maximum recommended dose in a 24-hour period is six tablets for children ages 6-12 while children who are ages 12 and older/adults are advised to take a maximum of 12.
Taking more than the recommended amount can lead to nausea, seizures and death.
Below is a list of symptoms of a diphenhydramine overdose in different parts of the body:
BLADDER AND KIDNEYS
Inability to urinate
EYES, EARS, NOSE, MOUTH, AND THROAT
Blurred vision
Dry mouth
Enlarged pupils
Very dry eyes
Ringing in the ears
HEART AND BLOOD VESSELS
Low blood pressure
Rapid heartbeat
NERVOUS SYSTEM
Agitation
Confusion
Seizures
Delirium
Depression
Drowsiness
Hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that aren’t there)
Increased sleepiness
Nervousness
Tremor
Unsteadiness
SKIN
Dry, red skin
STOMACH AND INTESTINES
Nausea
Vomiting
Any of these symptoms can cause a child serious medical issues or in some cases death and they will need immediate emergency care
Call 911 if you come across anyone experiencing these symptoms and get them to an emergency room immediately.
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GULF SHORES, Ala. Police arrests during spring break this year have more than doubled the arrests made during the same time last year.
According to police records, just under one hundred arrests were made last year while almost two hundred arrests have been made so far this year.
One of the concerning facts during this year’s spring break is that more guns are being carried by teenagers coming to the beach and there have been more incidents of firearms being brandished.
Gulf Shores police, along with ALEA and several other local police agencies converged on an area of the beach after officers spotted illegal activities and made eighteen arrests on the afternoon of March 11, 2026. Those 18 face 23 charges, including illegal possession of firearms, drug-related offenses, and obstructing governmental operations. Of the six firearms that were recovered, the individuals arrested could not legally possess them. One firearm was reported to have been stolen.
One of the other observations made by our staff is that some of those engaged in the spring break activities appear to be older and from the license plates on vehicles being driven, are local to the area.
Two “open house” parties netted police over 150 arrests with others escaping the long arm of the law.
Recently Daytona Beach saw 133 arrests & 4 shootings in one weekend. Okaloosa County Florida law enforcement has made over 209 arrests in a matter of days recently and beach communities in other states have seen complete take-overs of their beaches and near riot conditions.
Each year, nationwide, spring break is becoming completely out of control and more difficult for local law enforcement to keep under control and along Alabama’s beaches, we are beginning to see a similar trend.
In recent years, there have been several shootings in Gulf Shores during spring break and if this year’s incidents and arrests are any indication of the progression of issues that spring break could bring each year, it may be time to tighten control, add for law enforcement to the beaches and follow the broken window theory which enforces small crimes in order to prevent bigger crimes.
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MOBILE, AL. A former US Postal Service employee who once worked in Mobile and was wanted on federal mail theft and mail destruction charges has been arrested in Missouri by federal law enforcement.
Timothy Chandler recently appeared before a federal judge and has been ordered to remain in custody, without bond.
Prosecutors allege that he worked for the post office and had items mailed to three individuals from February to November last year.
He is charged with possession of stolen mail and delay or destruction of mail.
The judge ruled that Chandler poses a risk to flee and posed a danger to the public and will remain behind bars.
Chandler’s trial has been set for June. If convicted, he faces a maximum of five years in prison.
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MONTGOMERY, AL. A multi-law enforcement task force working to get guns and drugs off the streets in the Montgomery area have made a large bust recently.
The local office of the FBI and other agents recently made dozens of arrests, confiscating firearms and an assortment of drugs and dozens of arrests according to the FBI.
The FBI, working with state, local and federal agencies, announced the results of “Operation Southern Star,” a VIPER surge initiative.
According to law enforcement, the operation resulted in 63 arrests, 52 weapons recovered, 40 drug seizures and $10,341 in currency seized.
Authorities described the effort as a coordinated operation that combined intelligence sharing, enforcement operations and community outreach involving all levels of area law enforcement and federal law enforcement partners.
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MOBILE, AL. A federal law enforcement investigation has landed three men behind bars on drug trafficking and conspiracy charges according to the Department of Homeland Security.
Th investigation uncovered an alleged cocaine trafficking network tied to the Gulf Cartel — a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization — with distribution routes stretching from Mexico into South Alabama.
Federal law enforcement who were conducting an investigation into the distribution ring were able to arrest Santiago Fuentes-Leal, Alfredo Delgado-Aleman, and Oscar Alberto Hernandez-Ramirez.
According to a federal affidavit filed in the Southern District of Alabama, Fuentes-Leal allegedly served as a cocaine source of supply for Gulf Cartel members operating in the United States and Mexico. Investigators say he used Delgado-Aleman to coordinate cocaine shipments across the U.S.-Mexico border — with the drugs concealed inside vehicle batteries.
Now, all three are each charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine. Prosecutors allege the conspiracy ran from 2022 through February 2026.
Court documents detail a specific cocaine shipment in December 2025, in which Fuentes-Leal allegedly coordinated the delivery of six kilograms of cocaine from Matamoros, Mexico, to Woodville, Texas, with a final destination of Mobile.
Investigators say Hernandez-Ramirez was tasked with couriering the cocaine. On December 27, 2025, he crossed into the United States from Matamoros through the Brownsville, Texas Gateway Bridge Port of Entry, driving a white 2026 Toyota Sequoia. He was traveling with a woman and two young children, including a four-year-old and a two-month-old infant.
That evening, Woodville Police Department officers spotted the Sequoia sitting stationary in a Walmart parking lot, parked away from other vehicles, with no one exiting the vehicle. A court-authorized wire intercept captured a photograph sent from a Mexico-based phone number showing the vehicle’s location in the parking lot, followed by messages in Spanish confirming its position.
Officers conducted a traffic stop shortly after the vehicle left the lot. A narcotics-detection K-9 alerted to the smell of drugs. A probable cause search of the vehicle turned up six kilograms of cocaine hidden inside two Christmas gift bags in the passenger compartment.
Hernandez-Ramirez was arrested and taken to the Tyler County Detention Center. He later told investigators he was willing to cooperate but wanted an attorney present, and stated in Spanish that his role was not complicated — that he simply received a location to pick up and drop off cocaine shipments.
Investigators say Fuentes-Leal himself illegally crossed into the United States in February 2026, allegedly to personally coordinate the delivery of hundreds of kilograms of cocaine in the Houston, Texas area, with plans to distribute the drugs to locations across the country, including Mobile, Alabama.
According to the affidavit, Fuentes-Leal crossed from Matamoros into Brownsville on the night of February 2, 2026, without going through an authorized port of entry. He is a Mexican national and, according to investigators, had no valid immigration documents permitting his presence in the United States.
The cooperating defendant picked up Fuentes-Leal and drove him to a family member’s residence in Brownsville. The following day, the two traveled together to a Homeland Security Investigations controlled warehouse in Houston — which was equipped with live audio and video recording equipment.
Inside the warehouse, Fuentes-Leal allegedly made phone calls attempting to arrange the delivery of 300 to 500 kilograms of cocaine from other Gulf Cartel members to the warehouse, where it would then be distributed by couriers throughout the United States.
Court documents include a translated transcript of one of those calls, in which Fuentes-Leal tells an unidentified man: “Yes, whatever they have, bro, tell them whatever they have. Three hundred, five hundred.”
On the evening of February 4, 2026, investigators coordinated with the Texas Department of Public Safety to conduct a traffic stop in Houston. A state trooper identified Fuentes-Leal as a passenger in the vehicle and determined he was unlawfully present in the United States. He was detained by federal immigration authority.
Fuentes-Leal is currently being held in the Escambia County, AL jail.
Hernandez-Ramirez is being held in the Tyler County Jail in Texas
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MOBILE, AL. A Semmes man plead guilty this week to a rape charge even though he was scheduled to go on trial.
Elijah Persons arranged to meet a woman in October 2022 according to law enforcement.
While the woman sat in her car, a male appeared armed with a gun and dressed in a hoodie and bandana over his face got in her car and raped her at gunpoint.
Rather than go to trial, Persons took what’s called a “blind plea” on charges of sexual torture.
A blind-plea means that a prosecutor has not cut him a deal and that there is no guarantee of what the penalties will be.
A judge ordered a pre-sentence investigation and set sentencing for May 14.
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FOLEY, Ala. The owners of OWA is mapping out their next big development in Foley, though it might be what one might expect.
OWA Parks & Resort in Foley is looking to develop a new project, The Waters at OWA.
The Waters at OWA would be a multi-family development on 150 acres north of North OWA Boulevard and west of the Foley Beach Express in Foley, according to city planning.
This development will be upscale and full of amenities and convenience to the shopping, restaurants and the beach.
OWA Parks & Resort in Foley, Alabama, said that they are exploring a 150-acre multi-family residential project called The Waters at OWA.
This project, which is in the early stages, would be located north of the existing entertainment complex and west of the Foley Beach Express. The development aims to diversify OWA’s revenue streams and make the overall destination more appealing to a wider range of visitors to Alabama’s Gulf Coast region.
OWA is a family entertainment destination featuring more than 20 rides and attractions developed and operated by the Porch Band of Creek Indians.
More information is planned to be released in the upcoming weeks.
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FAIRHOPE, Ala. An employee of the Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa is celebrating fifty years as an employee of the resort.
Lillie Thomas began working as a dishwasher at the hotel in May 1975, but her start date in the computer system marks her first day on March 1976. Either way, she’s been a faithful employee for a very, very, long time.
During her employment, Thomas has worked in several positions including as a “Serverette,” a breakfast line cook, an omelet cook and a lead cook in the banquet kitchen. She also worked in the pantry as well as the commissary kitchen.
Now, she trains cooks and chefs at the hotel.
Thomas isn’t the first of her family members to work at the Grand. Her mother and father worked at the hotel before she did. Other family members who have worked at the hotel include six of her sisters, her sons, and three of her great-nephews.
Hotel management said they will be dedicating a tree in Thomas’s honor.
“A tree is a perfect symbol for her legacy,” said hotel management. “It represents strength, growth, and something that continues to give long after it is planted. It will stand here for generations — just like the impact Lillie has had on this resort and the people who work here.”
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MONTGOMERY AL. — Twelve individuals were honored Thursday, March 26, during the Secretary of Alabama Law Enforcement’s Life-Saving Awards Ceremony at Headquarters in Montgomery, recognizing extraordinary actions taken to protect and preserve life across the state.
The recipients representing multiple divisions within the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), were recognized for going above and beyond the call of duty in critical moments, delivering lifesaving aid, preventing tragedy and demonstrating the Agency’s unwavering commitment to public safety. Two of the honorees included FBI Special Agents assigned to ALEA’s Metro Area Crime Suppression (MACS) Unit, highlighting the strength of ALEA’s state and federal partnerships.
ALEA Secretary Hal Taylor presented each recipient with their award while Colonel Jonathan Archer, Director of ALEA’s Department of Public Safety (DPS), State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) Director Chris Inabinett, Administrative Bureau Director, Captain Jeremy Burkett and Protective Services Division Chief Wayne Mackey shared details of each recipient’s lifesaving actions within their respective Division. Special guests included Sara Jones, Special Agent in
Charge of the FBI’s Mobile Field Office, and family members of the award recipients.
“These awards represent the very best of what our law enforcement professionals do every day, and often without recognition,” ALEA Secretary Hal Taylor said. “Today, we honor the actions we know about, but there are countless others that never make headlines. I am incredibly proud of these men and women who stepped forward in critical moments to save lives. I also want to sincerely thank their families, because behind every one of these individuals is a support system that makes tremendous sacrifices. It is not easy to watch your loved one walk out the door each day into uncertainty, but their strength and support make this mission possible. Together, they represent the heart of public safety in Alabama.”
Life-Saving Award Recipients and Shortened Summaries:
Pilot Carswell (Montgomery County) On Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, Pilot Carswell responded to a crash along Mobile Highway in Montgomery involving a vehicle that struck a power pole, overturned and caught fire. Pilot Carswell immediately began fire suppression efforts and remained engaged until the flames were extinguished. He also assisted firefighters during extrication by helping keep the vehicle cooled. His decisive actions significantly reduced the risk to the occupants and helped prevent fatalities.
Senior Trooper Woodruff (Autauga County) On Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, Senior Trooper Woodruff responded to a shooting in Prattville and assisted with a gunshot victim. Sr. Trooper Woodruff quickly administered first aid, applying a clotting agent and direct pressure to control severe bleeding. His rapid actions helped stabilize the victim and were critical in preserving life.
Trooper Arnold (Houston County)
On Friday, June 6, 2025, Trooper Arnold encountered a critical situation on a bridge in Houston County where a family was attempting to prevent a loved one from jumping. Trooper Arnold quickly intervened, safely pulling the individual away from danger and maintaining control until help arrived. His actions directly prevented a tragedy.
Trooper Barton (Covington County)
On Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, during a traffic stop in Covington County, Trooper Barton learned a passenger was suffering severe bleeding. Trooper Barton immediately applied a tourniquet to stop life-threatening blood loss until EMS arrived. His quick thinking was instrumental in saving the victim’s life.
Trooper Henley (Montgomery County)
On Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, Trooper Henley responded to a crash at Perry Hill Road and Beth Manor Drive in Montgomery. He identified a victim with a severe leg injury and significant blood loss and quickly applied a tourniquet. His immediate intervention helped save the individual’s life.
Senior Trooper Walker (Dallas County)
On Tuesday, March 18, 2025, Senior Trooper Walker conducted a traffic stop in Dallas County that escalated when two-armed individuals fled. Through quick coordination with local law enforcement, a suspect was located within minutes and found to be in possession of a stolen firearm and an illegal machine gun conversion device. Senior Trooper Walker’s actions helped remove a dangerous individual and illegal weapons from the community.
Special Agent Wasden (Butler County)
On Monday, Aug. 25, 2025, Special Agent Wasden, who was a Senior Trooper assigned to ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division at the time, overheard a call for medical assistance in Butler County and responded immediately. He located an unresponsive driver and began rendering aid. Special Agent Wasden provided lifesaving care until EMS arrived and continued assisting by manually ventilating the patient so medics could focus on advanced treatment. His swift response and continued efforts to assist medics were instrumental in saving the individual’s life.
MACS Unit & Federal Partners (Montgomery County)
Three ALEA Special Agents assigned to the MACS Unit, along with two FBI Special Agents, were recognized for their actions on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, in Montgomery. While conducting a traffic stop, the team identified an individual experiencing an opioid overdose and immediately administered Narcan, successfully reviving the individual.
During the same incident, Agents quickly identified and located the individual responsible for distributing the narcotics. The suspect attempted to conceal a firearm and was found in possession of multiple illegal substances before being taken into custody. The incident highlights the team’s ability to seamlessly transition from enforcement to lifesaving care and back to investigative action, ultimately saving a life while removing a dangerous career offender from the community.
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ROBERTSDALE, Ala. A Sunday afternoon at the Grand River Motor Sports complex located on County Road 87 has once again turned into a very serious crash.
An unidentified driver of an off-road vehicle flipped their vehicle and was critically injured.
The Robertsdale, Elsanor and Summerdale Fire Departments, EMS and a medical helicopter were dispatched to the property after the driver was extricated from the vehicle.
Grand River Motorsports Park is a Private Members only Off Road Park and law enforcement were not dispatched to this wreck.
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MOBILE, AL. A Mobile man arrested for exposing himself to a young child is now being investigated for possible prior incidents.
The 73-year-old man, identified as Larry Dwight Beard “exposed his genital parts” to a 3-year-old child at the Dauphin Gate apartments, according to police.
Police were notified of the incident and made the arrest after investigating it.
According to police, the incident happened Wednesday afternoon but re looking into any other possible incidents involving Beard.
Beard was booked into Mobile Metro Jail Thursday afternoon and, according to jail records, is charged with Enticing a child and is currently lodged at the jail.
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MOBILE, AL. Security officers patrolling the Manchester Parks Apartments at 1621 Springhill Avenue discovered two people inside an apartment that was vacant on March 27, 2026, at around midnight.
Mobile police officers responded to the address to find that security already both persons in custody.
Officers discovered a male subject, and a female subject, identified as Kaniya Evans-Hunt, 19, and Marcus Rogers, 24, had burglarized the apartment.
Both were arrested and charged with Burglary, Menacing and Possession of Marijuana and transported to Metro Jail.
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MILTON, Fla. Law enforcement in Florida made a shocking arrest recently that involved a 24-year-old woman in Santa Rosa County, child sexual abuse and animal bestiality and engaging in sexual activity with her dog.
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office received a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children in August 2025 and investigators took over the case.
According to an arrest report, Snapchat Inc. reported an account after it was flagged for containing child sexual abuse material involving a 4-month-old to 6-month-old baby girl.
The report states detectives eventually traced the account back to Vallen Ada Marie Hrabb by matching her social media with the Snapchat account. Several other files showing child pornography and animal bestiality were uncovered, according to the report.
Hrabb was arrested Monday on 26 felony charges that include:
sexual contact with an animal (3 counts)
filming and possessing animal sex activity (20 counts)
possessing child pornography (2 counts)
use of two-way device to commit a felony (1 count)
She was booked into jail and released late Tuesday night on $65,000 bond.
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MOBILE, AL. The Mobile County 911 Communications Center received 911 calls on Thursday reporting a man shot had entered the New Horizon’s Credit Union and needed medical attention.
Police and Mobile Fire Rescue responded to 6320 Airport Boulevard in reference to a male with gunshot injuries.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim who was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Mobile police conducted a preliminary investigation which revealed that the victim had shot himself intentionally at a home behind the bank before walking to the bank for assistance.
No shots were fired inside of the bank, and no one inside was injured.
This is an active investigation, and police said that more information will be released as it develops.
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HUNTSVILLE Ala. — The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) today announced the results of its second Troop Zero deployment, which targeted dangerous driving behaviors across Madison County from March 6 through March 17, 2026.
Troop Zero is a strategic, high-visibility enforcement initiative designed to address dangerous driving behaviors in areas experiencing elevated crash rates. The operation brings together ALEA Troopers from across the state to conduct concentrated saturation patrols along major traffic corridors, allowing ALEA to enhance enforcement efforts in targeted areas without significantly impacting coverage in other regions.
The mission of Troop Zero is to reduce crashes, deter hazardous driving behaviors and ultimately save lives by maintaining a strong, visible presence on Alabama’s roadways.
During the 12-day deployment, ALEA Troopers conducted 2,469 traffic stops, resulting in 2,578 citations and 419 warnings issued.
Among the most significant enforcement actions:
1,229 speeding citations
56 improper lane use/change citations
47 following too closely citations
6 DUI arrests
257 seat belt violations
34 child restraint violations
89 violations for no driver license
ALEA Secretary Hal Taylor credited the operation’s success to the Agency’s continued focus on proactive enforcement and public safety.
“Troop Zero is a strategic approach to addressing dangerous driving behaviors where they are most prevalent,” Secretary Taylor said. “By bringing additional resources into high-crash areas, we are able to make an immediate impact on driver behavior while continuing to serve communities across the state. These results reflect our commitment to reducing crashes and saving lives, and we remain grateful for the continued support of Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Legislature in making these efforts possible.”
Colonel Jonathan Archer, Director of ALEA’s Department of Public Safety (DPS), emphasized the importance of visibility and accountability behind the wheel.
“Our Troopers are committed to being a visible, proactive and professional law enforcement presence on roadways across Alabama,” said Colonel Archer. “Troop Zero isn’t just about enforcement; it’s about changing a drivers’ behavior. When a driver sees a Trooper and chooses to slow down, buckle up, or put the phone away, that’s where the real impact is made. We are not just looking for violations; we are looking to save lives.”
This deployment marks the second Troop Zero initiative conducted by ALEA. The first operation, held in Montgomery from Oct. 25 through Nov. 5, 2025, produced similarly strong enforcement results and demonstrated the effectiveness of targeted, high-visibility patrol efforts.
ALEA officials noted that Troop Zero deployments will continue in other areas of the state as needed as part of the Agency’s broader strategy to reduce traffic crashes and enhance roadway safety across Alabama.
Motorists are reminded to obey traffic laws, avoid distractions and ensure all occupants are properly restrained every time they travel.
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