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Murder Suspect Arrest

On 01/19/2021 the Opelika Police Department began investigating a shooting that occurred in the 100 Block of Chester Avenue. The 28-year-old male victim later died at Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown in Columbus, GA. On 01/20/2021 at 5:00 PM OPD Detecti...

Chester Avenue Shooting

On 01/19/2021at approximately 2:53 PM the Opelika Police Department responded to the 100 Block of Chester Avenue in reference to a call of a gunshot victim. Upon arrival, they located a 28-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was taken...

CITY OF OPELIKA NAMES SHANE HEALEY CHIEF OF OPELIKA POLICE DEPARTMENT

The City of Opelika is pleased to announce Shane Healey as the city’s new Police Chief, effective immediately. Healey is replacing Chief John McEachern, who retired November 30, 2020, after eight years of service to the city.

Healey will transition from Ca...

Traffic Fatality

At approximately 6:30 PM on 01/06/2021, the Opelika Police Department, EMS and the Opelika Fire Department responded to a motor vehicle crash on Columbus Parkway at North Uniroyal Road. Upon arrival, officers located an 18-year-old passe...

Opelika Police Department Announces Spring 2021 Citizens Police Academy

The Opelika Police Department invites citizens to join them for their Citizens Police Academy. The eight-week hands on course will begin Thursday, March 25, 2021 and will cover various aspects of police work within the City of Opelika. This inter...

Attempt to Identify Suspect in Theft of Property at Walmart

On 11/08/2020 the Opelika Police Department began investigating a Theft of Property, Second Degree, and a Fraudulent Use of a Credit/Debit Card at Walmart, located at 2900 Pepperell Parkway in Opelika, AL. During the investigation two suspects can be seen...

Attempt to Identify Suspect in Fraudulent Use of a Debit Card at Walmart

On 12/18/2020 the Opelika Police Department began investigating a Theft of Property, Second Degree, and a Fraudulent Use of a Credit/Debit Card. After an initial investigation, two suspects are seen on camera using the victim’s debit card at Walmart, loca...

Attempt to Identify Suspect in Theft of Property at Dick's Sporting Goods

On 12/20/2020 the Opelika Police Department began investigating a Theft of Property, Second Degree, which occurred at Dick’s Sporting Goods, located at 2718 Enterprise Drive in Opelika, AL. Three suspects are seen on camera entering the store at...

Opelika Police Spread Christmas Cheer Thanks to Local Secret Santa

Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, the Opelika Police Department handed out cards containing a $100 bill to citizens just in time for Christmas. Over two days, Lt. Kenneth Miller, Lt. Richard Converse, Sgt. Brandon Pettaway and Officer Brando...

Interim Police Chief Kasey Brown

City of Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller names Assistant Chief Kasey Brown as interim Chief of Police for the City of Opelika effective December 1, following the retirement of Chief John McEachern. Brown has been with the department for 26 years and has served i...

Attempt to Identify Suspect in Theft of Property at Walmart

On 11/16/2020 the Opelika Police Department began investigating a Theft of Property, Fourth Degree, which occurred at Walmart located at 2900 Pepperell Parkway. The suspect, a black male, is see on camera wearing a black hat, disposable face mask, a light...

Attempt to Identify Suspect in Theft of Property at Almost Anything Pawn

On 11/18/2020 the Opelika Police Department began an investigation into a Theft of Property, First Degree, at Almost Anything Pawn, located at 221 South 9^th Street in Opelika, AL. At approximately 2:45 PM on 11/17/2020 a suspect can be seen on camera reac...

Homicide Investigation of Nealious Mario Hodge

Central Alabama CrimeStoppers Offers $1,000 Reward For Any Information That Leads To Any Arrest(s) Regarding The Homicide Investigation Of Nealious Mario Hodge. 

On June 6, 2020 at approximately 9:36 PM, Opelika Police responded to the intersectio...