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  1. Healey, Shane Captain.JPG[1]

    Message from Chief

    On behalf of the members of the Opelika Police Department, I want to welcome you to our new website. Our department is committed to community policing and providing the best service to the citizens of Opelika. Read on...
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  1. Drug Arrests

    NARCOTIC ARRESTS

    The Opelika Police Narcotics Unit has been investigating reports of illegal drug activity throughout the city. Read on...
  2. Feb 1 Search Warrant 3

    NEIGHBORHOOD MARKET SEARCH WARRANT

    On 02/01/2023 at approximately 1:00 p.m., the Opelika Police Department, with the assistance of the Lee County SWAT Team, executed a search warrant at the Neighborhood Market, located at 503 Martin Luther King Blvd. Read on...
  3. 1.30 SMITH ARREST -2

    WILLIAM DEREK SMITH ARREST

    On 01/26/2023, Opelika Police conducted a traffic stop at S. Uniroyal Road near Winding Oak Drive in reference to a traffic violation. Read on...
  4. Baby Jane 1

    OPELIKA POLICE IDENTIFY BABY JANE DOE

    On January 28, 2012, Opelika Police responded to Brookhaven Trailer Park, located at 1775 Hurst Street in Opelika, AL, in reference to skeletal remains being found. Read on...
  5. Best Buy 3

    ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY BEST BUY SUSPECTS

    The Opelika Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects involved in a Theft of Property, Second Degree, which occurred at Best Buy, located at 2147 Tiger Town Parkway. Read on...
  6. OIS UPDATE

    UPDATE ON OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING

    On 12/17/2022 at approximately 10:30 p.m., Opelika Dispatch received a 9-1-1 call from a residence in the 100 Block of 19th Place. Read on...
  7. ASHFORD ARREST

    ANTHONY ASHFORD ARRESTED FOR MURDER

    UPDATE: On 12/04/2022, Anthony Ashford was arrested at the Opelika Police Department on murder charges. Read on...
  8. 11.23 Can you identify

    ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY 11.18 THEFT SUSPECTS

    On 11/18/2022, the Opelika Police Department began investigating a Theft of Property, Third Degree, which occurred at Ulta Cosmetics, located at 2690 Enterprise Drive. Read on...
  9. Advance Auto Gift Card 2

    ADVANCE AUTO PARTNERSHIP

    Advance Auto Parts (NYSE: AAP), a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider, and Opelika Police Department have teamed up to launch a unique program designed to increase roadway safety leading into the holidays for local motorists. Read on...
  10. 11.14 Can you identify

    ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY SPORTSPLEX THEFT SUSPECTS

    On 10/16/2022, the Opelika Police Department began investigating an Unlawful Breaking and Entering a Vehicle and a Theft of Property, Second Degree, which occurred at the Opelika SportsPlex, located at 1001 Andrews Road. Read on...
  11. 11.10 Can you identify

    ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY VEHICLE BREAK-IN SUSPECTS

    On 11/04/2022, the Opelika Police Department responded to the Opelika SportsPlex, located at 1001 Andrews Road, in reference to several vehicle break-ins. Read on...
  12. 10.17 Can you identify

    ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY ULTA THEFT SUSPECTS FROM 6.18.22

    The Opelika Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects in a Theft of Property, Third Degree, which occurred at 2690 Enterprise Drive, Ulta. Read on...
  13. 10.13 Can you identify

    ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY ULTA THEFT SUSPECTS

    On 10/11/2022, the Opelika Police Department began investigating a Theft of Property, Third Degree, which occurred at 2690 Enterprise Drive, Ulta. Read on...
  14. Smith Threat Suspect

    FAIR TERRORISTIC THREAT SUSPECT

    On 09/19/2022, the Opelika Police Department began investigating a racially inflammatory post on social media threatening to shoot attendees of a certain demographic at the Lee County Fair. Read on...
  15.  Murder Arrest

    MURDER SUSPECT ARRESTED

    On 10/01/2022, Opelika Police Detectives began investigating the murder of 24-year-old Ker’detrius Mercer. Read on...
  16. Murder Investigation-2

    MURDER INVESTIGATION

    On 10/01/2022 at approximately 3:00 a.m., Opelika Police responded to Hickory Haven Trailer Park in the 800 Block of Crawford Road, where they located a male victim with a gunshot wound lying in the roadway. Read on...
  17. Attempted Murder Arrest

    ATTEMPTED MURDER ARREST

    On 09/24/2022 at approximately 11:42 a.m., Opelika dispatch received multiple calls regarding gunshots and possible victims in the area of 16th Place and Pepperell Parkway. Read on...
  18. Murder Investigation

    MURDER INVESTIGATION

    On 09/17/2022 at approximately 8:10 p.m., Opelika Police Officers responded to a shooting at the intersection of Fruitland Avenue and Auburn Street. Read on...
  19. 9.22 Swint Arrest

    REGINALD SWINT ARREST

    On 09/22/2022, Opelika Police Detectives conducted a search warrant in the 1000 Block of Lake Street in reference to illegal drug activity. Read on...
  20. Dominy Release

    FORMER OFFICER INDICTMENT

    On 09/02/2022, a Lee County Grand Jury indicted former Opelika Police Officer Isaac Dominy on one count of misdemeanor third-degree assault. Read on...
  21. 9.18 SHOOTING

    SOUTH 4TH STREET SHOOTING

    On 09/18/2022 at approximately 3:04 a.m., Opelika Police responded to South 4th Street in regards to a shooting. Read on...
  22. SHOOTING

    AUBURN STREET SHOOTING

    On 09/17/2022 at approximately 8:10 p.m., Opelika Dispatch received calls of an assault with injuries in the area of Auburn Street and Fruitland Ave. Read on...
  23. 8.23 Can you identify

    ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY TARGET THEFT SUSPECT

    On 08/09/2022, the Opelika Police Department began investigating a Theft of Property, Third Degree, which occurred at 2640 Enterprise Drive, Target. Read on...
  24. 6.24 Can you identify

    ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY SALON CENTRIC SUSPECT

    The Opelika Police Department is investigating a Theft of Property, Third Degree, which occurred on 06/17/2022 at Salon Centric, located at 3768 Pepperell Parkway Read on...
  25. 6.14 Can you identify

    ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY ULTA THEFT SUSPECT

    The Opelika Police Department is investigating a Theft of Property, Third Degree, which occurred on 05/20/2022 at Ulta Cosmetics Read on...
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  1. DEC

    Police Stats

  1. 6499

    Calls for Service

  1. 398

    Total Incidents

  1. 227

    Citations Issued

  1. 260

    Arrests Made

  1. 133

    Vehicle Crashes

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    Together, OPELIKA

    Opelika Police Department Campaign focused on building stronger relationships within the community. Learn More
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    Opelika Police Department

    501 S 10th St.
    Opelika, AL 36801
    Phone: 334-705-5200

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