Two men, both Romanian nationals who unlawfully entered the United States and then set up a skimming scam to defraud shoppers, has now been sentenced to federal prison for their crimes.
According to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Alabama, the scheme involved installing electronic “skimmer” devices on grocery store point-of-sale terminals to steal customer card information in Alabama and Mississippi.
Acting U.S. Attorney Kevin Davidson said 24-year-old Denis Adelin Ionescu was sentenced to 46 months in prison, while 33-year-old Ioan Victor Stanciu received a 24-month sentence. Ionescu pleaded guilty to possession of device-making equipment, and Stanciu pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit access device fraud. There is no parole in the federal system.
Court records show the investigation began in March 2025 after a skimming device was discovered at a grocery store in Ozark. Law enforcement identified the two men and additional co-conspirators as part of a broader operation targeting multiple locations.
Authorities said the group installed devices designed to capture credit, debit, and Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card information. The stolen data was later used to carry out unauthorized purchases and withdrawals.
Investigators linked the scheme to retail locations across Alabama, including Dothan, Alexander City, Eufaula, Bessemer, Tuscaloosa, Gadsden, Mobile, and Talladega, as well as Gulfport, Mississippi. In total, 23 skimming devices were placed at 12 separate locations.
Federal officials estimated the intended financial loss at nearly $1.8 million, while confirmed fraudulent transactions totaled $50,978.36. The court ordered restitution in that amount.
A third co-conspirator, Marian Catalin Matei, has pleaded guilty and is scheduled to be sentenced on May 21.
The case was investigated by the United States Secret Service along with the Bessemer Police Department and the Ozark Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Joel Feil prosecuted the case.
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MOBILE, AL. About a week after the city of Fairhope passed an ordinance to allow hemp sales in their city, Mobile has passed a similar local law allowing the sale of consumable hemp products within city limits.
The measure passed unanimously, creating a local approval process for businesses looking to sell hemp products after months of uncertainty tied to new state regulations.
Hemp is in the family of marijuana and does have a small amount of THC but is commonly used to make ropes and for other industrial purposes including some bath products.
Under Alabama law that took effect earlier this year, hemp retailers must meet stricter requirements and receive approval from both the state and their local government before operating. That left many businesses unable to legally sell products while waiting for cities like Mobile to act.
The newly approved ordinance establishes a system that is similar to the alcohol licensing process, requiring businesses to go through the city first before seeking final approval from the state.
Council members say that structure gives them more oversight.
With the ordinance now in place, city officials say applications could begin moving forward soon, potentially allowing some businesses to reopen in the coming weeks.
“It’s going to follow the same process as an ABC license,” councilmember Josh Woods said, adding it allows leaders to review what businesses are coming into their districts on a regular basis.
Councilmember Ben Reynolds said he worries about vacant or subleased storefronts in shopping centers quickly turning into new smoke or hemp shops, and said the ordinance helps the city take a closer look at those locations before approving them. He also emphasized the need to prevent an overconcentration of stores. “We don’t want to see a situation where shops start popping up on every corner,” adding that protections are needed to safeguard the community long-term.
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MOBILE, AL. Police in Mobile have arrested multiple people for robbery and burglary after two different incidents occurred in the city.
On Sunday, March 29, 2026, at approximately 3:06 a.m., officers responded to 5560 Tillmans Corner Parkway (Quality Inn) in reference to a burglary.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a male subject had entered a room and stole property. At that time, the person had fled.
But on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at approximately 11:36 a.m., officers identified and located the subject in the 5400 block of Highway 90.
Police were able to apprehend Shane Singleton, 38, and he was arrested and transported to Metro Jail.
Also on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at approximately 12:30 p.m., officers responded to the 2500 block of Champlain Avenue in reference to a robbery.
Upon arrival, officers discovered multiple subjects entered a home with one of the subjects robbing a male victim at knifepoint.
Police apprehended Christopher Thompson, 31, Amanda Kyser, 40, and Hailey Milligan, 26, and they were arrested and transported to Metro Jail. This incident is still under investigation according to the Mobile Police.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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MOBILE Ala. The hurricane weather updates from NOAA’s National Hurricane Center will look a bit different starting with the 2026 hurricane season.
In previous years, the center concentrated mainly on coastal regions unless storms were destined to push inland causing severe weather conditions.
But this year, NOAA is implementing major updates to how it communicates storm threats including areas inland that could be impacted by a storm.
The agency is introducing an improved forecast cone graphic. Officials say these improvements are meant to help more people understand and prepare for dangerous weather. The updates impact both coastal and inland communities.
They include a redesigned tropical cyclone forecast cone and new storm surge watches and warnings for the Hawaiian Islands. Additionally, a new experimental version of the cone graphic will be introduced this year.
“These improvements empower communities to prepare earlier and more effectively for dangerous hazards from tropical storms and hurricanes,” said Michael Brennan, director of NOAA’s National Hurricane Center.
One of the most significant changes to the standard forecast cone is the addition of inland watches and warnings. In previous years, the cone graphic mainly focused on coastal areas. Starting in 2026, it will display tropical storm and hurricane watches and warnings for inland regions across the continental United States, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The change follows a successful experimental phase last year. That trial showed that the updated graphic helped people living away from the coast better understand the dangers posed by tropical cyclone winds. The results gave forecasters confidence to make the change permanent for this season.
The updated cone now uses a uniform shading style for the entire five-day outlook area. A new legend will display symbols indicating locations with both a hurricane watch and a tropical storm warning simultaneously. These areas will be marked with diagonal pink and blue lines on the graphic.
The National Hurricane Center is also introducing a new experimental cone graphic this season. The original cone has been used since 2002 and indicates where the storm is most likely to go based on past forecast errors. The new experimental version will alter how that uncertainty is shown.
Instead of using circles at each forecast point, the new experimental cone will use ellipses. This shape allows forecasters to show uncertainty in both the speed and direction of a storm’s path. The experimental cone will also cover 90% of possible forecast tracks, compared to the traditional 67% used in the standard cone.
The experimental graphics will be accessible on hurricanes.gov alongside regular and intermediate advisories. However, officials noted that technical issues could occasionally affect whether the graphic is available or posted on time during the experimental phase.
The National Hurricane Center is also expanding its storm surge tools to include Hawaii for the first time. The new products feature storm surge watches and warnings, along with a peak storm surge graphic for the Hawaiian Islands. These tools are already used along the U.S. East Coast, the Gulf Coast, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. This expansion means Hawaii residents will now have access to the same storm surge information as communities on the mainland.
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. A new bill making its way through Alabama’s legislative session will give police more authority to enforce speed limits even outside of their city or town’s limit.
The bill which was introduced late in the session would allow municipal police to enforce speed limits outside city limits, extending their authority into surrounding police jurisdictions. Essentially, this would mean that more than one police agency could enforce these laws in the same area.
The measure, sponsored by Rep. Kristin Nelson (R) and first read on March 19, would amend state law to permit municipalities to enforce speed limits not only within their corporate boundaries but also in adjacent areas that fall under their police jurisdiction.
With the growth of many areas of our state and the increased wrecks most often caused by speeding and reckless drivers, some law enforcement agencies say it makes sense.
Under current law, municipal law enforcement officers are limited to enforcing speed regulations strictly within city limits. The proposed change would broaden that authority, potentially increasing enforcement coverage in unincorporated areas just outside municipalities.
The bill is currently in the House Public Safety and Homeland Security committee.
If approved, the legislation would take effect Oct. 1, 2026
MOBILE, AL. The Mobile Police Department is investigating a fatal traffic collision that has resulted in the death of a child.
According to Mobile Police on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at approximately 2:40 p.m., officers responded to a local hospital in reference to a child arriving by personal vehicle with injuries sustained during an incident that occurred a short time earlier.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a female victim was struck by a vehicle in the 2200 block of Clinton St.
The child died of her injuries at the hospital.
The preliminary investigation reveals the driver of the vehicle has been cooperative with police.
The age of the victim, and additional details, will not be released at this time. This remains an active investigation according to Mobile police.
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GULF SHORES, Ala. The Gulf Shores Police responded to complaints of a large group of teens gathering near the 2400 block of West Beach Blvd and officers responded to investigate.
According to GSPD when their officers arrived in the area, they immediately observed dozens and dozens of apparent spring breakers and as officers approached the home, a large amount of beer was poured on one of the officers from a balcony, soaking his uniform.
Over 100 people were arrested after police shut down the large house party.
This comes as 30 schools from around the country are visiting the Gulf Coast for spring break.
The Gulf Shores police said that most of the arrests involved underaged drinking and other misdemeanors.
Those arrested were from states like Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, and Texas, to name a few.
We have contacted GSPD to see if the homeowner was or will be charged for allowing the “Open House” party.
Under Alabama law (Code § 13A-11-10.1), it is a Class B misdemeanor for an adult to allow an “open house party” to continue if they know, or should know, that minors are consuming alcohol or drugs on their property. Adults must take reasonable steps to prevent this, with penalties including up to six months in jail and/or a $2,000 fine.
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