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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
On 08/17/2021 the Opelika Police Department began investigating two burglaries which occurred at Sunco Service Station and Marathon Gas Station. Read on...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Opelika Police Department has been investigating several Unlawful Breaking and Entering a Motor Vehicle complaints around the historic district of Opelika Read on...
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...
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...
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...
On 05/14/2021 the Opelika Police Department began investigating a Theft of Property, Second Degree, which occurred at Integrity Auto Service Read on...
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.
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.
The primary role of these liaisons is to listen to their community, be the voice of their wards and work closely with the Opelika Police Department and the Ambassadors of Change. Learn More
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