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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. 5.20 Can you identify-Ulta

    Attempt to Identify Ulta Theft Suspect

    The Opelika Police Department is investigating a Theft of Property, Third Degree, which occurred on 05/17/2022 at Ulta Cosmetics Read on...
  2. 5.20 Can you identify-Credit Card

    Attempt to Identify Credit Card Theft Suspect

    On 04/08/2022, the Opelika Police Department began investigating a report of a Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card. Read on...
  3. 5.12 Can you identify-Dicks

    Attempt to Identify Dicks Theft Suspect

    The Opelika Police Department is investigating a Theft of Property, Third Degree, which occurred at Dick’s Sporting Goods Read on...
  4. 5.12 Can you identify-Best Buy

    Attempt to Identify Best Buy Theft Suspects

    On 05/10/2022, the Opelika Police Department began investigating a Theft of Property, Third Degree, which occurred at Best Buy Read on...
  5. 5.11 Arrest

    Catalytic Converter Theft

    On 05/10/2022 around 12:25 AM, Opelika Police Officers responded to an alarm call at Gateway Tire and Auto, located at 2023 Pepperell Parkway. Read on...
  6. 5.10 Can you identify

    Identified: Walmart Theft Suspect

    On 04/22/2022, the Opelika Police Department began investigating a Theft of Property, Third Degree, which occurred at Walmart Read on...
  7. 5.6 Arrest

    Drug Seizure

    On 05/03/2022, the Opelika Police Detective Division conducted a search warrant in the 1400 Block of Crawford Road. Read on...
  8. 4.28 Arrest

    Caleb Fuller Arrest

    On 04/28/2022, Opelika Police Detectives arrested 36-year-old Caleb Daniel Fuller of Auburn, AL. Read on...
  9. LINDA LOCATED

    LOCATED: Linda Scherbert

    On 04/27/2022, Linda Scherbert was located and is safe. Read on...
  10. 4.26 Can you identify

    Attempt to Identify Best Buy Theft Suspects

    On 04/06/2022, The Opelika Police Department began investigating a Theft of Property, Second Degree which occurred at Best Buy Read on...
  11. MARCUS BOLO

    LOCATED: Leroy Marcus

    UPDATE: Mr. Marcus has been located safe and is with family. Thank you to everyone for sharing. Read on...
  12. 4.12 Update

    Wittel Ave Incident Update

    Opelika Police Detectives have determined that the incident involving a 13-year-old who died from a gunshot wound yesterday, was an unfortunate accident. Read on...
  13. gunshot victim

    Wittel Ave Gunshot Victim

    On 04/11/2022 at 4:14 p.m., the Opelika Police Department received a call of a gunshot victim in the 300 Block of Wittel Avenue. Read on...
  14. OHS ARREST

    Juvenile Arrest

    Opelika Police Detectives have arrested a 15-year-old juvenile for a Terrorist Threat that was made at Opelika High School earlier today. Read on...
  15. OHS Update

    Opelika High School Lockdown

    At approximately 8:00 AM on 04/07/2022, Opelika High School was placed on lockdown after receiving a threatening phone call from an unknown individual. Read on...
  16. 4.4 Arrest 1

    Naroctic & Gambling Seizure

    On 04/02/2022, the Opelika Police Department, along with the Lee County SWAT Team, executed a search warrant on a residence on Morgan Avenue Read on...
  17. Police Activity

    Police Activity on Morgan Ave

    On 04/02/2022 at approximately 12:30 AM, the Opelika Police Department executed a search warrant on a residence on Morgan Avenue, off of South Long Street. Read on...
  18. Micah Williams

    WANTED: Micah Williams

    The Opelika Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 43-year-old Micah Joshua Williams from Tuskegee, AL. Read on...
  19. 3.23 ID 1

    Attempt to Identify Vehicle Theft Suspect

    The Opelika Police Department is investigating a Burglary, Third Degree, and a Theft of Property, First Degree which occurred at Fairway Auto Brokers Read on...
  20. 3.18 Attempt to ID 1

    Attempt to Identify Theft & Forgery Suspects

    The Opelika Police Department is investigating a Theft of Property, First Degree, and Possession of a Forged Instrument, Third Degree, which occurred at the Opelika Market Read on...
  21. 3.11 Can you identify

    Attempt to Identify Theft Suspects

    On 02/25/2022, the Opelika Police Department began investigating a Theft of Property, Third Degree, which occurred at Angel’s Antiques Read on...
  22. 3.10 ID 1

    Attempt to Identify Burglary Suspects

    On 02/24/2022, the Opelika Police Department began investigating a Burglary, Third Degree and a Theft of Property, First Degree Read on...
  23. VOTE 1

    RISE Agency Nomination

    The Opelika Police Department has been nominated for the 2022 RISE Agency Award which honors a public safety agency that has made strides to build up its community. Read on...
  24. CPA

    Opelika Police Department Now Accepting Applications for the 2022 Citizens Police Academy

    Opelika’s Citizens Police Academy is now accepting applications for the spring 2022 class. The 8-week class is organized by the Opelika Police Department and begins Thursday, March 31, 2022. Read on...
  25. letter

    An Open Letter to the Community

    Chief Healey's Open Letter to the Citizens of Opelika Read on...
  26. 2.15 Arrest

    Spence Murder Arrest

    During the investigation, 41-year-old Jeremiah Ellis Spence from Lafayette, AL was developed as a suspect. Spence was arrested on 02/15/2022 for murder. Read on...
  27. ARREST

    Jarren Allen Arrest

    On 02/13/2022, Deputies with the Troup County Sheriff’s Office arrested Jarren McKay Allen in LaGrange, GA. Read on...
  28. Robbery

    Bank Robbery

    On 02/28/2022, the Opelika Police Department arrested 57-year-old John Lee Hodges from Columbus, GA, for Robbery, First Degree. Read on...
  29. 2.9 Arrest

    Murder Arrest: Gregory Miles

    On 02/09/2022, the Opelika Police Department arrested 32-year-old Gregory Geraldo Miles for Murder. Read on...
  30. Murder

    Murder Investigation

    On 02/08/2022 at approximately 6:42 PM, the Opelika Police Officers responded to the 900 Block of Morgan Avenue in reference to a gunshot victim. Read on...
  31. Bolo

    BOLO for Jarren Allen

    The Opelika Police Department is attempting to locate 33-year-old Jarren McKay Allen from Smiths Station, AL. Read on...
  32. INJURY

    Incident involving OPD Officer

    On 02/02/2022 around 1:00 PM, an Opelika Police Officer responded to the parking lot of Kroger, located at 2460 Enterprise Drive, regarding a driver striking a cart return. Read on...
  33. 01.25.22 Narcotics Seizure

    Narcotic Seizure

    On 01/25/2022, the Opelika Police Narcotics Division conducted two separate search warrants at two local convenience stores. Read on...
  34. 1.12 Arrest

    Douglas Spraggins Arrest

    On 01/11/2022 at approximately 4:00 PM, officers with the Opelika Police Department attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a Chrysler Town & Country van on Crawford Road. Read on...
  35. 1.11 Attempt to ID 1

    Attempt to Identify Vehicle Break-In Suspects

    The Opelika Police Department is investigating multiple vehicle break-ins at businesses around Columbus Parkway which occurred between 11/28/2021 and 12/04/2021. Read on...
  36. Opelika High School Incident

    On 01/10/2022 during a class change at Opelika High School, there was an altercation between two students. After an investigation by OHS Administrators and OPD School Resource Officers, a handgun was found in one of the student’s backpacks. Read on...
  37. Edmon Ave Shooting

    On 01/01/2022 at approximately 1:13 PM Opelika dispatch received a call regarding a shooting in the 600 Block of Edmon Avenue. Read on...
  38. Accidental Discharge of a Firearm

    On 12/20/2021 at approximately 2:07 PM, the Opelika Police Department responded to call of an accidental discharge of a firearm at T.J. Maxx Read on...
  39. 12.15 Can you identify

    Attempt to Identify Best Buy Theft Suspects

    On 12/13/2021 the Opelika Police Department began investigating a Theft of Property, Third Degree, which occurred at Best Buy Read on...
  40. TRAFFIC FATALITY

    Traffic Fatality 12.07.21

    On 12/07/2021 at approximately 1:30 AM, the Opelika Police Department responded to a single vehicle crash involving a pedestrian on Pepperell Parkway near Lowndes Street. Read on...
  41. Patrick Wayne Torbert

    Patrick Wayne Torbert Arrest

    Read on...
  42. Attempt to ID Graphic

    Attempt to Identify Hickory Haven Suspects

    On 11/12/2021 at approximately 7:00 PM, the Opelika Police Department responded to a call of gunshots at Hickory Haven Trailer Park located at 815 Crawford Road. Read on...
  43. 11.15 Arrests

    Chasity Baker and Jamario Mitchell Arrested

    The investigation lead to the arrest of Chasity Umeko Baker, 28 yoa from Opelika, AL and Jamario Emanuel Mitchell, 28 yoa from Opelika, AL on 11/15/2021, for Murder. Baker and Mitchell are currently being held at the Lee County Jail on $450,000 bond. Read on...
  44. Harris-LOCATED

    LOCATED: Tanihja Harris

    Tanihja Harris has been safely located Read on...
  45. Death investigation

    Death Investigation 11.12.21

    This case remains under investigation by the Opelika Police Department. Read on...
  46. Police and Fire SNR

    Opelika Police and Fire Launch Project S.A.F.E.R for Special Needs Community

    The Opelika Police and Fire Departments are excited to launch Project S.A.F.E.R, a voluntary program available to all citizens who live, work, and attend school in Opelika, AL. The acronym S.A.F.E.R stands for Special Assistance For Emergency Response. Read on...
  47. 10.26 SQUIRREL Arrest

    Additional Update Regarding the Shooting of a Lee County Deputy

    On the afternoon of 10/25/2021, John Cross, aka Squirrel, was released from the hospital in Columbus, GA. Read on...
  48. John Cross

    Update Regarding the Shooting of a Lee County Deputy

    Shortly after 8:40 AM on 10/20/2021, 42-year-old John Cross, aka Squirrel, from Lee County, AL was taken into custody following the shooting of a Lee County Deputy. Read on...
  49. 10.19 Attempt to ID Suspect

    Attempt to Identify Best Buy Theft Suspect

    Read on...
  50. 10.18 Can you identify

    Attempt Identify Walmart Theft Suspect

    On 10/11/2021 the Opelika Police Department began investigating a Theft of Property, Third Degree, at Walmart located at 2900 Pepperell Parkway. Read on...
  51. 10.15 Can you identify

    Attempt to Identify Best Buy Theft Suspects

    On 10/11/2021 the Opelika Police Department began investigating a Theft of Property, Third Degree, at Best Buy located at 2147 Tiger Town Parkway. Read on...
  52. 10.5 Can you identify

    Attempt to Identify Walmart Theft Suspect

    On 09/25/2021 the Opelika Police Department began investigating a Theft of Property, Third Degree, at Walmart located at 2900 Pepperell Parkway. Read on...
  53. 10.1 Can you identify

    Attempt to Identify Theft Suspect

    On 09/29/2021 the Opelika Police Department began investigating a Theft of Property, First Degree, at CT Collision Read on...
  54. crash investigation

    Traffic Crash Investigation

    On 09/28/2021 at approximately 8:11 PM, the Opelika Police Department responded to a multiple vehicle crash involving a motorcycle on Gateway Drive near Interstate Drive and the Interstate 85 overpass. Read on...
  55. Narcotics Class 10.14.21

    Opelika Police Host Illegal Narcotic Identification Class for Community

    The Opelika Police Department is hosting an Illegal Narcotic Identification Class on Thursday, October 14, 2021. Read on...
  56. 9.24 Located

    LOCATED: Abdul Rasheed

    LOCATED: Mr. Rasheed was located safe in Macon County on 09/24/21. Read on...
  57. 9.23 Can you identify

    Attempt to Identify Huntsville Theft Suspect

    The Opelika Police Department needs the public’s assistance in identifying a Huntsville, AL theft suspect. Read on...
  58. 9.20 Can you identify-2

    Attempt to Identify Hit & Run Suspect

    On 09/18/2021 at approximately 3:50 PM Officers with the Opelika Police Department responded to a Leaving the Scene of an Accident Complaint at Target Read on...
  59. Demarcus_Treias_Smith

    Demarcus Smith Arrest

    On 09/14/2021 at approximately 11:40 AM, Opelika Police Officers responded to the East Alabama Medical Center in reference to a deceased child. Read on...
  60. 9.17 Can you identify

    Attempt Identify Motorcycle Theft Suspect

    On 09/08/2021 the Opelika Police Department began investigating a Theft of Property, First Degree, in the 1000 Block of North Uniroyal Road Read on...
  61. Bomb Threat Update

    On 09/08/2021 Opelika Police Department Detectives began investigating a bomb threat that was called into Opelika High School at 11:45 AM that day. Detectives have determined that the call was made by a 13-year-old juvenile from Florida. Read on...
  62. Opelika High School Bomb Threat

    The Opelika Police Department responded to a bomb threat at Opelika High School at approximately 11:45 AM on 09/08/2021. Read on...
  63. Henry Greer

    WANTED: Henry Greer

    The Opelika Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Henry Curtis Greer, age 39. Read on...
  64. 8.24 Arrest

    Star Street Shooting

    On 08/24/2021 at approximately 1:36 AM the Opelika Police Department received calls of shots fired in the 2200 Block of Star Street. Read on...
  65. Attempt to ID Graphic

    Attempt to Identify Theft Suspects

    On 08/16/2021 the Opelika Police Department began investigating a report of multiple thefts at CT Collision Read on...
  66. 8.20 Can you identify

    Attempt to Identify Burglary Suspects

    On 08/17/2021 the Opelika Police Department began investigating two burglaries which occurred at Sunco Service Station and Marathon Gas Station. Read on...
  67. 8.19 Can you identify

    Attempt to Identify Robbery Suspect

    ??On 08/16/2021 at approximately 9:00 PM the Opelika Police Department responded to a Robbery in the 1600 Block of S. Fox Run Parkway. Read on...
  68. Deandrian Marquel Martin

    WANTED: Deandrian Martin

    The Opelika Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Deandrian Marquel Martin. Read on...
  69. 8.10 Missing Person

    LOCATED: OPD Requesting the Public's Help in Locating Missing Opelika Woman

    Kimberly Ann Trivoli Welch, 27 yoa from Opelika, AL, was last seen leaving her residence in Twin Pines Trailer Park off Old Colmubus Road on foot on 07/31/2021. Read on...
  70. Traffic Fatality 08.09.21

    On 08/09/2021 at approximately 4:54 PM, the Opelika Police Department responded to a vehicle crash in the 3000 Block of Lafayette Parkway. Read on...
  71. 8.9 Can you identify

    Attempt to Identity B&E Suspect

    On 08/06/2021 the Opelika Police Department began investigating multiple vehicle break-ins that occurred at Laquinta Inn and Holiday Inn Express Read on...
  72. Traffic Fatality

    On 08/04/2021 at approximately 4:45 AM, the Opelika Police Department began receiving calls regarding an individual in the roadway on Interstate 85 northbound Read on...
  73. 7.30 Can you identify-2

    ARRESTED: Attempt to Identify Winn Dixie Suspect

    On 07/11/2021 the Opelika Police Department began investigating an Theft of Property, Third Degree, which occurred at Winn Dixie Read on...
  74. 7.30 Can you identify

    Attempt to Identify Attempted Burglary Suspects

    On 07/12/2021 the Opelika Police Department began investigating an Attempted Burglary which occurred in the 1600 Block of 3rd Avenue. Read on...
  75. 7.29 Can you identify

    Attempt to Identify Murf Mart Suspect

    On 07/07/2021 the Opelika Police Department began investigation an Attempted Robbery which occurred at Murf Mart, located at 1001 Frederick Road. Read on...
  76. 7.14 Can you identify

    Attempt to Identify Suspect in Vehicle Break Ins

    The Opelika Police Department has been investigating several Unlawful Breaking and Entering a Motor Vehicle complaints around the historic district of Opelika Read on...
  77. 6.28 Can you identify

    Attempt to Identify Suspects in Fraud Case

    On 06/23/2021 the Opelika Police Department began investigating a Fraudulent Use of a Credit/Debit Card, which occurred at Mapco Read on...
  78. 6.25 Can you identify

    Attempt to Identify Walmart Suspect

    On 06/17/2021 the Opelika Police Department began investigation a Fradulent Use of a Credit/Debit Card which occurred at Wal-Mart Read on...
  79. 6.24 Can you identify

    Attempt to Identify Kroger Theft Suspect

    On 06/20/2021 the Opelika Police Department began investigation a Theft of Property, Third Degree, which occurred at Kroger Read on...
  80. PRESS RELEASE

    Assault Suspect Arrested

    In the early hours of 06/24/2021 the Opelika Police Department responded to 2000 Pepperell Parkway, East Alabama Medical Center, in regards to an assault. Read on...
  81. 6.23 Can you identify

    ARRESTED- Attempt to Identify Suspect in Burglary

    On 06/22/2021 the Opelika Police Department responded to an alarm call at Johnstone Supply Read on...
  82. 6.21 Can you identify

    Attempt to Identify Robbery Suspect

    On 06/20/2021 the Opelika Police Department responded to a Robbery which occurred at Best Western Read on...
  83. 6.15 Missing Person

    LOCATED: Missing Opelika Man Shawn Montgomery

    The Opelika Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing Opelika man. Read on...
  84. 6.15 Can you identify

    ARRESTED- Attempt to Identify Suspect in Sun Self Storage Theft

    On 05/19/2021 the Opelika Police Department began investigating a Theft of Property, Third Degree, which occurred at Sun Self Storage Read on...
  85. Arrests 6.10

    Narcotics Arrests

    On 06/10/2021 the Opelika Police Narcotics Division, along with the Lee County SWAT Team, conducted a search warrant at a residence in the 2400 Block of Airport Road Read on...
  86. 6.2 Can you identify

    Attempt to Identify Suspect who used a Stolen Debit Card at Lowes

    On 05/26/2021 the Opelika Police Department began investigating a Theft of Property, Third Degree, and a Fraudulent Use of a Debit Card which occurred at Lowes Read on...
  87. 5.27 Can you identify

    Attempt to Identify Suspects in Burglary & Theft

    On 05/06/2021 the Opelika Police Department began investigating a Burglary, Third Degree, and a Theft of Property, Third Degree Read on...
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  1. Mon May 30

    1. Ambassadors of Change Council Meeting The Ambassadors of Change Council meet on the last Monday of every month from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Southside Center of Arts. These meetings are open to Opelika Citizens and Organizations interested in working with other community members to make the city the best it can be.
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  2. Tue May 31

    1. Youth Camp Annual Youth Camp
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  1. Sat Jun. 4

    1. Touch-a-Truck Event
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  2. Mon Jun. 27

    1. Ambassadors of Change Council Meeting The Ambassadors of Change Council meet on the last Monday of every month from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Southside Center of Arts. These meetings are open to Opelika Citizens and Organizations interested in working with other community members to make the city the best it can be.
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  1. APR

    Police Stats

  1. 7267

    Calls for Service

  1. 477

    Total Incidents

  1. 332

    Citations Issued

  1. 273

    Arrests Made

  1. 143

    Vehicle Crashes

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