CRIME & SAFETY
Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office seeks help finding missing teenager
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Deputies with the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office are looking for a teenager who they said ran away. 17-year-old Cyrus Wiggins was last seen on April 18 getting on a school bus from County Road 87 in Robertsdale, according to a BCSO Facebook post. Cyrus is a student at Robertsdale High […]
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...
Baldwin County District Attorney’s Office holds vigil to remember victims who passed due to crime
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — There are over 50 crime victims who once lived in Baldwin County. Families and friends came together Tuesday night in front of the Baldwin County Courthouse to honor those who have passed due to crime-related incidents. The candles were lit as people bowed their heads in front of the courthouse […]
Cause of fire that destroyed Stapleton business remains under investigation
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A large fire destroyed a Baldwin County business early Wednesday morning. The Stapleton Volunteer Fire Department along with several other agencies responded to the blaze at Industrial Fiberglass Specialty on Pine Road South. Although the building was a total loss, no one was injured, authorities said.
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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