CRIME & SAFETY
Louisiana man drowns at The Wharf in Orange Beach: Police
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated with quotes and more information from the Orange Beach Police Department. ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WKRG) — A Louisiana man’s body was found Saturday after he drowned while cleaning his boat at The Wharf, according to the Orange Beach Police Department. The release said officers were called to The […]
Police: Asphalt had to be replaced at Fairhope Pier due to vandalism
FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WALA) - A section of asphalt at the Fairhope Municipal Pier had to be replaced after efforts failed to clean off vulgar words and images that had been spray painted by a vandal, city officials said. Attempts to remove the graffiti using detergent and a power washer were...
Summerdale PD: 74-year-old Summerdale man stabs another in back during altercation
SUMMERDALE, Ala. (WALA) - A 74-year-old Summerdale man is locked up in jail in Baldwin County charged with first-degree assault after his arrest on Sunday, according to jail records. The Summerdale Police Department provided an account of the incident that led to Wayne Resmondo’s arrest. It was close to...
Fundraiser in Daphne for woman nearly killed in a motorcycle crash
DAPHNE, Ala. (WALA) - A community is coming together to help a woman nearly killed in a crash earlier this month. Natasha Latour was on the back of her boyfriend’s motorcycle when they were hit by a truck in Fairhope. Friends said they were pulling out of the Fairhope Falls subdivision on Highway 104.
City of Fairhope receives $200,000 in federal funds to combat fentanyl
FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WALA) - The city of Fairhope is set to receive $200,000 in federal funds to support local law enforcement’s efforts in fighting the fentanyl crisis. City leaders said U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) helped secure the funds as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024 signed on March 9.
Juvenile arrested in connection with rash of vehicle burglaries in west Mobile
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Mobile police arrested a juvenile in connection with a rash of vehicle burglaries, and are urging drivers to lock their vehicle doors. According to MPD, 21 vehicle burglaries were reported last week in west Mobile, with eight vehicle burglaries were reported the week prior. Most of...
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