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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. Security camera video shows the suspect, a white male, walk onto the property at approximately 8:42 AM on 09/08/20...

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. They have conclud...

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. Officers and OHS safely evacuated the students and staff to Southern Union State Community College. Auburn Police Department and the L...

WANTED: Henry Greer

The Opelika Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Henry Curtis Greer, age 39.  Greer was identified as the suspect in numerous business burglaries and thefts that occurred on August 27, 2021 and September 1...

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. Upon arrival, officers located a suspect barricaded in a shed located on the property. 

During this time, officers...

Attempt to Identify Theft Suspects

On 08/16/2021 the Opelika Police Department began investigating a report of multiple thefts at CT Collision, located at 3300 Pepperell Parkway. Employees reported that approximately 20 catalytic converters and other miscellaneous items had been stolen off...

Attempt to Identify Burglary Suspects

On 08/17/2021 the Opelika Police Department began investigating two burglaries which occurred at Sunco Service Station, located at 300 Columbus Parkway, and Marathon Gas Station, located at 1001 Columbus Parkway. Upon investigation, three suspects are see...

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. Upon arrival, officers made contact with the victim who stated that he was taking trash to the dumpster when he was approa...

WANTED: Deandrian Martin

The Opelika Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Deandrian Marquel Martin. Martin was identified as the suspect in numerous vehicle break-ins that occurred over the summer in residential areas of Opelika. The Opeli...

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

The Opelika Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing Opelika woman. Kimberly Ann Trivoli Welch, 27 yoa from Opelika, AL, was l...

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. Upon arrival, officers located a single vehicle that had struck a building. The driver, a 73-year-old male, was pron...

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, located at 3151 Capps Way and Holiday Inn Express, located at 1801 Capps Landing. The suspect, a black male with facial hair, is seen...

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, south of exit 62. Upon arrival, officers located a 37-year-old male who had been struck by a ve...

ARRESTED: Attempt to Identify Winn Dixie Suspect

UPDATE:

Zenetta Bandy Smith, 50 you from Opelika, AL, was arrested on a warrant for Theft of Property, Third Degree on 08/05/2021. 

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On 07/11/2021 the Opelika Police Department began investigating an Theft of Property, Third Degree, which occurre...

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 3^rd Avenue. Three suspects, all black males, are seen on camera attempting to kick in the door of the residence before fleeing. Two s...

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. The suspect, a black male or female, is seen on camera wearing a black hoodie, jeans, black shoes and holding...

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 over the past few weeks. Home security videos show the suspect, a black male, attempt ...

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, located at 2385 Moores Mill Road, Auburn, AL. The suspects, both black males, are seen on camera entering the business at app...

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, located at 2900 Pepperell Parkway. The suspect, a black male, is seen on camera wearing a New York baseball cap, face mask, ...

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, located at 2460 Enterprise Drive. The suspect, a black female, is seen on camera wearing a white face mask, a white t-shirt and bl...

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. Officers located the suspect, Steve John Collins, 54 yoa from Opelika, AL, nearby. Collins was arres...

ARRESTED- Attempt to Identify Suspect in Burglary

Arrested 07/21/2021

Kentavious Jamal Miles, 27 yoa from Valley, AL, was arrested on outstanding warrants for two counts of Burglary, Third Degree and Theft of Property, Third Degree. 

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On 06/22/2021 the Opelika Police Department responded to an...

Attempt to Identify Robbery Suspect

On 06/20/2021 the Opelika Police Department responded to a Robbery which occurred at Best Western, located at 205 North 21^st Street. The suspect, a black male, can be seen on camera wearing all white clothing, white shoes and a face mask. The victim state...

LOCATED: Missing Opelika Man Shawn Montgomery

06/15/21 5:00 PM Update

Mr. Montgomery has been located

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The Opelika Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing Opelika man. Shawn Cornell Montgomery, 48 yoa from Opelika, AL, was last seen leaving his residen...

ARRESTED- Attempt to Identify Suspect in Sun Self Storage Theft

Arrested 6/21/21

William Blake Norton, 33 yoa from Opelika, AL, was arrested on a warrant for Theft of Property, Third Degree. 

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On 05/19/2021 the Opelika Police Department began investigating a Theft of Property, Third Degree, which occurred at...

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. During the search, Detectives recovered a large quantity of narcotics believed to be met...

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, located at 1701 Frederick Road. The suspect, a white male, can be seen on camera wearing a blu...

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, which occurred at Susie K’s, located at 1801 2^nd Avenue. The suspects, all black males, stole $100.00 in cash, a cas...

Attempt to Identify Suspect in Integrity Auto Theft

On 05/14/2021 the Opelika Police Department began investigating a Theft of Property, Second Degree, which occurred at Integrity Auto Service, located at 1007 Geneva Street. The suspects stole catalytic converters off three vehicles between 1:30 AM and 2:3...

Attempt to Identify Suspect in Vehicle Break Ins

On 05/11/2021 the Opelika Police Department began investigating an Unlawful Breaking and Entering a Vehicle which occurred at Davis Tire & Auto, located at 300 South 6^th Street. The suspect, a black male, can be seen on camera wearing a camouflage hoo...

Attempt to Identify Suspect in Best Buy Theft

On 05/13/2021 the Opelika Police Department began investigating a Theft of Property, Third Degree, which occurred at Best Buy, located at 2147 Tiger Town Parkway. The suspect, a black male with a mohawk hairstyle, can be seen on camera wearing a disposabl...

Attempt to Identify Suspect in AT&T Theft

On 04/15/2021 the Opelika Police Department began investigating a Theft of Property, First Degree, which occurred at AT&T, located at 2025 Interstate Drive. The suspect, a black male, can be seen on camera wearing a black mask, black pants, black shoe...

Opelika Police Department Together Opelika Campaign Update

Last October the Opelika Police Department launched TOGETHER, OPELIKA a campaign geared to build trust and relationships between the citizens of Opelika and the Opelika Police Department. 

One of the main goals was to lower crime and increase comm...

Three Men Arrested During Investigation

On 05/03/2021 the Opelika Police Department and the Lee County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant in the 1200 block of Lee Road 40. The search warrant stemmed from an investigation of several Unlawful Breaking and Entering a Motor Vehicl...

LOCATED: Missing Opelika Man Nicholas Jones

JONES WAS LOCATED 08/10/21

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The Opelika Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing Opelika man. Nicholas Jones, 28 yoa from Opelika, AL, was last seen in the 2200 Block of 3^rd Avenue on April 15, 2021. Jones w...

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...

LOCATED: Missing Opelika Man Louis Young Jr.

YOUNG WAS LOCATED ON 04/25/21

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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 Magnoli...

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...

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...

PLANNING THE NEXT 20 YEARS OF LIFE IN OPELIKA!

The City of Opelika is excited to kick-off the 2040 Comprehensive Plan project. Opelika 2040 will serve as the City’s official guide for future growth, land use and development for the next 20 years. Informed by community consensus, com...

SIDEWALK: 1st Avenue

On thursday from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., a private contractor is going to do a street cut utility installation at 1929 1^st Avenue. One lane of traffic will be closed and the contractor is responsible for flagging traffic around the work zone.