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Attempt to Identify Suspects in Vehicle Break-Ins and Theft

On 04/13/2021 the Opelika Police Department began investigating multiple incidents of Unlawful Breaking and Entering a Vehicle and a Theft of Property, First Degree, in the area of Wyndham Gates subdivision. At approximately 4:16 AM five suspects are seen...

Attempt to Identify Suspect in Theft of Property

On 03/24/2021 the Opelika Police Department began investigating a Fraudulent Use of a Credit/Debit Card and a Theft of Property, Third Degree, which occurred at Trinity United Methodist Church, located at 800 2^nd Avenue. The suspect, a black male, can bee...

Attempt to Identify Suspect in Theft of Property at Best Buy

On 04/09/2021 the Opelika Police Department began investigating a Theft of Property, Third Degree, which occurred at Best Buy, located at 2147 Tiger Town Parkway. A loss prevention employee reported that a suspect can be seen on camera placing a car stere...

Attempt to Identify Suspect in Fraudulent Use of a Credit/Debit Card

On 03/17/2021 the Opelika Police Department began investigating a Fraudulent Use of a Credit/Debit Card, which occurred at Walmart, located at 1900 Pepperell Parkway in Opelika, AL. The two suspects are seen on camera exiting the store at approximately 3:...

Attempt to Identify Suspect in Fraudulent Use of a Debit Card

On 03/21/2021 the Opelika Police Department began investigating a Fraudulent Use of a Credit/Debit Card, which occurred at Target, located at 2640 Enterprise Drive in Opelika, AL. The two suspects are seen on camera exiting the store at approximately 3:40...

OPD Requesting the Public's Help in Locating Missing Opelika Man

The Opelika Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing Opelika man. Louis Carter Young Jr., 58 yoa from Opelika, AL, was last seen near his residence in the 1100 Block of Magnolia Street on March 8, 2021. Young...

Murder Arrest

On 03/05/2021 the Opelika Police Department arrested Raphael Maurice Browning, 35 yoa from Opelika, AL. Browning is charged with Murder in the assualt that occurred in the 500 Block of Maple Avenue on 03/02/2021. This case remains under investiga...

Assault Arrest

On 03/01/2021 the Opelika Police Department, with the assistance of Alabama Probation and Parole, arrested Fredrick Orlando Jenkins, 43 yoa from Opelika, AL, on a warrant for Assault, First Degree. Detectives identified Jenkins as the suspect in the assau...

Pedestrian Fatality

On 02/26/2021 at 1:45 PM Opelika Police Department responded to the 1700 Block of McCoy Street in reference to a pedestrian being struck by a train. Upon arrival, first responders located a 64-year-old male victim. The victim was pronounced dead ...

U.S. MARSHALS CAPTURE OPELIKA MURDER SUSPECT

On 02/25/2021 at 9:30 AM the U.S. Marshals arrested John Robert Thomas III, 40 yoa from Opelika, AL in Milldale, CT. Thomas was identified as the suspect in the shooting that occurred on 02/19/2021 in the 300 Block of South 3^rd Street. He is char...

Arson Arrest

On the evening of 02/18/2021 the Opelika Police Department arrested Frederick Maurice Ashmore, 31 yoa from Opelika, AL, on charges stemming from an early morning fire in the 1500 Block of Pinehurst Drive. Ashmore is charged with Arson, First Degree, three...

Pinehurst Fire Investigation

On 02/18/2021 at approximately 4:52 AM the Opelika Police Department and Opelika Fire responded to the 1500 Block of Pinehurst Drive in reference to a structure fire. Upon arrival, responders located one of the buildings engulfed in flames. Officers were ...

Attempt to Identify Suspect in Fraudulent Use of a Debit Card at AB Tire Shop

On 12/31/2020 the Opelika Police Department began investigating a Fraudulent Use of a Credit/Debit Card, which occurred at AB Tire Shop, located at 3509 Pepperell Parkway in Opelika, AL. The suspect, a Hispanic male, is seen on camera wearing a dark gray ...

The Opelika Police Department Announces Several Promotions

The Opelika Police Department is pleased to announce several promotions. Lieutenants Kenny Miller and Rob Cook have been promoted to the rank of Captain following the retirement of Captain Ed Clark and the promotion of Chief Shane Healey.

Lt. Miller is now...

Attempt to Identify Suspect in Theft of Property at Dick's Sporting Goods on Jan 2

On 01/02/2021 the Opelika Police Department began investigating a Theft of Property, Third Degree, which occurred at Dick’s Sporting Goods, located at 2718 Enterprise Drive in Opelika, AL. The two suspects are seen on camera entering the store a...

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...

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 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...