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A New Ladder Truck for OFD

The Opelika Observer highlights our recent ladder truck purchase -

Opelika Fire Department Celebrates 150 Years of Service

Early in the year of 1873, a group of Opelika men met at the home of Mr. J. H. Lockhart to discuss the possibility of forming the city’s first fire department. Shortly thereafter, the Opelika Fire Company was formed. Today we celebrate the leadership of o...

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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. We are fortunate to have a dedicated...

OPELIKA COLD CASES

The Opelika Police Department needs the public's assistance in identifying a homicide victim from 1990.

2022 Annual Report

The Opelika Police Department's 2022 Annual Report is now available

Community Liaisons

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.

Project S.A.F.E.R.

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Opelika PD Mobile App

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Together, OPELIKA

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EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHTS FOR OCTOBER

Employee Spotlights for the month of October..

OSMOSE UTILITY SERVICE INSPECTING OPELIKA WOOD POWER POLES

Ladies of St. Dun's Buns

The sweet lady’s of St. Dun’s Buns (St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church in Auburn) presented a donation to the Opelika Share program this afternoon.

This donation is from the baking project they have had for about a year and a half...

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHTS FOR SEPTEMBER

OPS Employee Spotlights for the month of September

Opelika Share Program

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHTS FOR AUGUST

OPS Employee Spotlights for the month of August

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHTS FOR JULY

OPS Employee Spotlights for the month of July

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHTS FOR JUNE

OPS Employee Spotlights for the month of June

OPELIKA POWER SERVICES RECOGNIZED AS A RELIABLE PUBLIC POWER PROVIDER & HONORED WITH NATIONAL AWARD

March 24, 2021 – Opelika Power Services received recognition and an award from the American Public Power Association (APPA) during their annual Engineering and Operations conference.

Recognition – Opelika Power Services (OPS) has earned a ‘Diamond’ Reliabl...

NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS KEEP THE LIGHTS ON

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OPELIKA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WELCOMES GRIFFIN O’CONNOR

The City of Opelika welcomed Griffin O’Connor to the Opelika Economic Development team on Aug. 1, 2022, to fill the newly created position of Talent Attraction and Retention Coordinator.

“We are thrilled to have Griffin join our Economi...

OPELIKA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCES OPELIKA INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY PARK

The City of Opelika, the Opelika Economic Development Department and the Opelika Industrial Development Authority are excited to announce the creation of the Opelika Innovation and Technology Park (OITP). The new park is located in an Opportunity Zone (OZ...

HANWHA AND WEEST FRASER ANNOUNCE EXPANSION IN OPELIKA

Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller announced today that two existing Opelika manufacturing companies – West Fraser, Inc. and Hanwha Advanced Materials America– will be expanding.

Mayor Gary Fuller stated, “We are delighted at the commitment West Fraser and Hanwha a...

Bama Buzz Features Historic Opelika Spots

"Evolving from a small railroad town in 1854, Opelika has grown into a lively area featuring an energetic community vibe. We’re revealing the most historic spots that help make the city special. Check it out..."

OPELIKA ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES BEGIN RENOVATIONS AND UPGRADES AT JETER RECYCLING CENTER

The City of Opelika Environmental Services (OES) Department will begin renovations and upgrades to the Jeter Recycling Center beginning Monday, June 5. The facility will be closed for approximately one month.

During the closure, citizens are encouraged to ...

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE: CDBG PY2023 ACTION PLAN

PUBLIC NOTICE OF HEARING

ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PY2022

The City of Opelika announces anticipated funding under the CDBG Program Year 2022 an estimated $289,425 of Federal grant funds for activities benefiting low-to moderate income...

LANE CLOSURES

Traffic will be merged along Pepperell Parkway from the right lane to the left lane beginning at the east side of the intersection of 30th Street and Pepperell Parkway to 29th Street starting today and lasting until Friday, June 2, weather permitting. The...

SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT WORK UPDATE

Two areas will be affected in the upcoming weeks with ADA sidewalk improvement work. 

Tiger Town - Beginning Monday, May 8th, construction crews will be on-site at Tiger Town along Enterprise Drive to pick up where they left off last fall. Work wi...

OPS NOW MANAGES ALL TRAFFIC LIGHT UPDATES

Opelika Power Services now manages all traffic light updates within city limits! Please contact OPS with any problems or questions with traffic signals at 334-705-5170.

CITY OF OPELIKA TO HOST MEMORIAL DAY SERVICES ON MAY 29 AT COURTHOUSE SQUARE

The City of Opelika will host Memorial Day Services on May 29, 2023. The event will honor and remember military heroes who fought for our country’s freedom. And we will show support for the families who lost loved ones in the line of service. Se...

OPELIKA CITY COUNCIL APPROVES CHANGES TO SEWER FEES

Sewer Fee: Section 28-108

The City of Opelika has completed a comprehensive analysis of our Wastewater fee schedule conducted by an independent firm. They recommended the City’s sewer rate remain the same at this time. Their other recommendation was that t...

CITY OF OPELIKA LAUNCHES THAT TRACKS PODCAST

The City of Opelika launched a new podcast, That Tracks, today, April 27, 2023. That Tracks is a City of Opelika podcast that was started to bring a behind the scenes look into different sectors of the city. Listeners will hear from depa...

OPELIKA POWER SERVICES AND AMEA ANNOUNCE 2023 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

Opelika, Ala. - Opelika Power Services and the Alabama Municipal Electric Authority (AMEA) are pleased to announce the local winners of the 2023 AMEA Scholarship.

Each year, AMEA awards 40 high school seniors $2,500 scholarship. To be eligible for...

OPELIKA CITY COUNCIL APPROVES NEW CEMETERY RULES AND PRICING

Effective Monday, April 10, new rules, regulations and pricing will be in place for all public Opelika cemeteries – Rosemere, Garden Hills and Evergreen. 

“The city has not revised cemetery rules and pricing since 2015. It was ...

OPELIKA CITY COUNCIL AMENDS ORDINANCE KNOWN AS “BRUNCH BILL” THAT REGULATES ALCOHOL SALE HOURS

The Opelika City Council voted to amend the ordinance that regulates the hours of sale of alcoholic beverages.

Mayor Gary Fuller said, “We are pleased with the council’s decision to pass the brunch bill. This is going to help our retailers, restaurants and...

CITY OF OPELIKA HOSTS SLAM DUNK THE JUNK COMMUNITY CLEAN UP AND FUN DAY

The City of Opelika is bringing back its Don’t Be An Ope-loser! anti-litter campaign and Slam Dunk The Junk event in an effort to educate and encourage visitors and citizens to keep the community clean. City employees put out brightly painted tr...

HANWHA ADVANCED MATERIALS AMERICA, LLC ANNOUNCES EXPANSION IN OPELIKA

During the Opelika City Council Meeting, Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller announced that Hanwha Advanced Materials America, LLC is once again expanding its Opelika facility in the Northeast Opelika Industrial Park. The company will be investing nearly $20.3 mill...

OPELIKA POWER SERVICES RECEIVES THE ELECTRIC CITIES OF GEORIGA JEFF COOK AWARD FOR SAFETY EXCELLENCE

Opelika Power Services (OPS) recently received the Platinum Level Electric Cities of Georgia Award for Safety Excellence. This award is an honor given to municipal utilities departments that meet various criteria regarding safety in the workplace.&nbs...

CITY OF OPELIKA PROMOTES BRIAN WEISS TO HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR

The City of Opelika recently promoted Brian Weiss to Human Resources (HR) Director. Weiss has been with the city since December 2019. He started with the city as a Human Resource Analyst and quickly moved to Assistant Director.

Mayor Gary Fuller states, &a...

TAX RENEWAL SPECIAL ELECTION RESULTS

The Opelika City Council held a special City Council meeting on March 7, 2023 at 12 p.m. (Noon) to canvass the votes for the 11 mill ad valorem tax election last week. The meeting was open to the public. The City Council voted to pass the renewal of the 1...

CITY OF OPELIKA OFFERS ONLINE PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST FOR CITIZENS

On March 6, 2023, the City of Opelika launched a new public records management system to improve efficiency and consistency in responding to public records requests. The NextRequest software will allow the public to submit requests directly to the City of...

TIRE DISPOSAL DOS & DON'TS

The City of Opelika does not pick up tires. Please properly dispose of your tires and do not leave them roadside. 

TAX RENEWAL SPECIAL UNOFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS – CITY OF OPELIKA

The City of Opelika held a special election to renew and continue the annual levy and collection of the 11 mill property tax for the support and furtherance of education in the Opelika City Schools. The tax renewal passed and the unofficial election resul...

NOTICE OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

CITY OF OPELIKA LAUNCHES THAT TRACKS PODCAST

The City of Opelika launched a new podcast, That Tracks, today, April 27, 2023. That Tracks is a City of Opelika podcast that was started to bring a behind the scenes look into different sectors of the city. Listeners will hear from depa...

OPELIKA PUBLIC LIBRARY UNVEILS GSF FOUNDATION MUSICAL GARDEN

OPELIKA, Ala – This past Saturday the Opelika Public Library unveiled the new Golden State Foods Foundation Musical Garden, located along the Storywalk at the Opelika Public Library. The Musical Garden consists of Cherub Bells, Sansa Rimba Mysteria xyloph...

OPELIKA PUBLIC LIBRARY SELECTED AS SITE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW OF TEXTBOOKS

The Opelika Public Library has been selected by the Alabama State Department of Education as a public review site for textbooks being considered for Career and Technical Education. This area includes architecture and construction, information technology, ...

HISTORY OF THE ROCKY BROOK ROCKET

September 20, 1951, the Opelika Board of Parks and Recreation hired the first full time Director.Thirty one year old W.J. (Bill) Calhoun from Nashville, Tennessee was hired and an office at city hall was made available. The park board had functioned since...

Free GED Classes at Covington Recreation Center

Southern Union State Community College is offering FREE GED classes at Covington Recreation Center this summer. 

Information

Begins June 6Tuesdays & Thursdays8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

More Information / Registration

Call (334) 749-8480

Rocky Brook Rocket Train Schedule

Summer Swing Concert Series

• Every Tuesday May 2-August 1
• 6:15-7:00 p.m.
• Free and open to the public.

May Dates

• May 6 - Garden in the Park | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | FREE
• May 27 - Public Rides | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | $1 per person

June Dates

• June 10 - Public Rides | 10 a.m.-3 p...

ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY MAY 18 ULTA THEFT

On 05/18/2023, the Opelika Police Department began investigating a Theft of Property, Third Degree, which occurred at Ulta, located at 2690 Enterprise Drive. The suspects, both black females, are seen on surveillance video conceal approximately $2,200 wor...

JERRYONNE PATTERSON ARREST

On May 10, 2023, Opelika Detectives arrested 23-year-old Jerryonne Ja’Quion Patterson from Opelika, AL, for Murder. The charges stem from a shooting that occurred on May 5, 2023, in the 900 Block of Powledge Avenue. At approximately 6:00 p.m. on...

OPELIKA POLICE DEPARTMENT'S K9 BANE HAS RECEIVED DONATION OF BODY ARMOR

Opelika Police Department’s K9 Bane has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.  K9 Bane’s vest was sponsored by Helen Pavilonis of D...

POWLEDGE SHOOTING INVESTIGATION

On May 5, 2023, at approximately 5:57 p.m., Opelika Police responded to a call of discharging a weapon in the 900 Block of Powledge Ave. Responding officers spoke with witnesses who stated they heard several gunshots in their immediate area. 

Whil...

ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY APRIL ULTA THEFT

On 04/12/2023, the Opelika Police Department began investigating a Theft of Property, Third Degree, which occurred at Ulta, located at 2690 Enterprise Drive. The suspect, a Hispanic female, is seen on surveillance video enter the store and begin placing s...

ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY HOBBY LOBBY THEFT

APRIL IS 9-1-1 AWARENESS MONTH

In the event of an emergency, our communications team members are the unseen heroes of public safety. They must take the emergency call, dispatch multiple agencies, and maintain communication in order to gather information to ensure the individual calling...

ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY HOME DEPOT THEFT

On 02/08/2023, the Opelika Police Department began investigating a Theft of Property, Third Degree, which occurred at Home Depot, located at 2190 Tiger Town Parkway. At approximately 8:20 a.m., the suspect entered the store and placed a Milwaukee M18 Fuel...

ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY WALMART SUSPECTS

The Opelika Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects involved in a Fraudulent Use of a Debit Card, which occurred at Walmart, located at 2900 Pepperell Parkway. On 03/01/2023,the suspects, both black ma...

ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY BOOKS-A-MILLION SUSPECT

The Opelika Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect involved in a Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, which occurred at Books-A-Million, located at 2243 Tiger Town Parkway. On 12/24/2022 at appr...

ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY HOBBY LOBBY THEFT SUSPECTS

On 02/01/2023, the Opelika Police Department began investigating a Theft of Property, Third Degree, which occurred at 2570 Enterprise Drive, Hobby Lobby. The victim reported that their wallet was stolen from their purse while in the store. At approximatel...

ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY FEBRUARY BURGLARY AND THEFT SUSPECTS

On 02/10/2023, the Opelika Police Department responded to a call for an Unlawful Breaking and Entering a vehicle which occurred at 2500 Pepperell Parkway, Planet Fitness. The victim’s wallet was stolen and surveillance video shows the suspects u...

MONTRE BATTLE ARREST

On 02/08/2023, the Opelika Police Department was notified by Opelika City Schools Administration regarding an incident that had occurred involving an Opelika High School student and faculty member. Detectives began an investigation which led to the suspec...

ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY PARTY CITY THEFT SUSPECT

 The Opelika Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect involved in a Theft of Property, Third Degree, which occurred at Party City, located at 2534 Enterprise Drive. On 01/10/2023, at approximate...

NARCOTIC ARRESTS

The Opelika Police Narcotics Unit has been investigating reports of illegal drug activity throughout the city. Over the past few weeks, they have arrested several individuals who were in possession of large amounts of illegal narcotics. The narcotics seiz...

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. During the search, Detectives recovered...

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. A skull was located in the yard of a residence while the majority of the bones were locate...

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. During the call there was an open line which appeared to involve a domestic dispute. The female caller requested assistance ...

ANTHONY ASHFORD ARRESTED FOR MURDER

UPDATE: On 12/04/2022, Anthony Ashford was arrested at the Opelika Police Department on murder charges. 

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On 12/03/2022 at approximately 2:00 a.m., Opelika Police responded to the 1000 block of York Avenue in reference to a gunshot victim. Respo...

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. The announcement wa...

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. At approximately 3:20 p.m...

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. The victims reported that the windows to their vehicles had been shattered and their purses...

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. The department takes threats like these very seriously and immedi...

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. 24-year-old Ker’detrius Mercer of Sal...

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. Responding officers located two 19-year-old victims who had been transported to th...

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. 

On 04/21/2022, Opelika Police Department Patrol Supervisors were made aware of a use of force incident in...