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Posted on: December 27, 2021

Message from Chief

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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...

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Posted on: August 23, 2023

OPELIKA'S NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

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National Night Out is a Community-Building Campaign, to raise awareness on the following topics: Public Safety, Crime Prevention, Health, Education and Youth Programs.

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Posted on: May 1, 2023

OPELIKA COLD CASES

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

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Posted on: February 24, 2023

2022 Annual Report

2022 ANNUAL REPORT website

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

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Posted on: April 26, 2022

Community Liaisons

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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.

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Posted on: December 27, 2021

Project S.A.F.E.R.

Police and Fire SNR

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Posted on: December 27, 2021

Opelika PD Mobile App

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Together, OPELIKA

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Posted on: October 28, 2022

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHTS FOR OCTOBER

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Employee Spotlights for the month of October..

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Posted on: October 3, 2022

OSMOSE UTILITY SERVICE INSPECTING OPELIKA WOOD POWER POLES

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Opelika Power Services would like to make our customers aware of an ongoing wood pole inspection project. OPS has contracted with Osmose Utility Services to inspect and treat wood power poles on the distribution system. 
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Posted on: September 13, 2022

Ladies of St. Dun's Buns

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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...

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Posted on: September 1, 2022

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHTS FOR SEPTEMBER

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OPS Employee Spotlights for the month of September

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Posted on: July 18, 2022

Opelika Share Program

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Opelika Share Program 
The Opelika Share Program is a way for neighbors to help neighbors keep their lights on in times of need. The program benefits qualified Opelika residents with their power bills. Residents are screened through United Way of ...
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Posted on: August 1, 2022

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHTS FOR AUGUST

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OPS Employee Spotlights for the month of August

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Posted on: December 27, 2021

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

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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...

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Posted on: December 27, 2021

NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS KEEP THE LIGHTS ON

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Posted on: January 21, 2020

OPELIKA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCES OPELIKA INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY PARK

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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...

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Posted on: June 19, 2019

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...

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Posted on: October 8, 2021

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..."

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Posted on: September 25, 2023

CHANGES TO OPS GENERAL SERVICE RULES AND REGULATIONS EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2023

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Beginning October 1, 2023 Opelika Power Services will not accept credit/debit card payments in excess of $500.00. The residential customer charge will increase from $19.50 to $21.50. The residential Kilowatthour (KWH) rate will decrease by $0.002 per KWH....

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Posted on: September 14, 2023

CITY OF OPELIKA COMMUNITY RELATIONS DEPARTMENT BRINGS HOME NATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING AWARD

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The City of Opelika Community Relations Department brought home a national Savvy award after attending the 2023 3CMA (City-County Communication & Marketing Association) Conference in Orlando, Fla. 

Winning for the “Go Green Communica...

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Posted on: September 1, 2023

OPELIKA POWER SERVICES AND AMEA KICK OFF 2024 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

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Will you be graduating from high school in the spring of 2024? Do you receive your electricity from Opelika Power Services? If your answer to these questions is “yes,” you could be eligible to receive a scholarship from the Alabama Mun...

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Posted on: August 24, 2023

CITY ATTORNEY GUY GUNTER RECOGNIZED FOR 50 YEARS OF SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE ALABAMA STATE BAR

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City Attorney Guy Gunter was recently recognized by the Alabama State Bar for being a member 50 years and for his honorable, devoted, and dedicated service to the Opelika community, State of Alabama, and United States. Forty-eight of those years he has sp...

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Posted on: August 21, 2023

COUNTRY CLUB ROAD PERMANENTLY CLOSING

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Beginning Tuesday, September 5, Country Club Road, which is shared by Auburn and Opelika, will be permanently closed to traffic as part of work to extend the Auburn University Regional Airport's runway safety zone. 
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Posted on: August 18, 2023

CITY OF OPELIKA JETER CONVENIENCE CENTER REOPENS

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The City of Opelika will reopen the Jeter Convenience Center on Monday, August 21, 2023, at 8 A.M. The hours for the center will be Monday – Friday, 8 A.M. – 2 P.M.

The Opelika Environmental Services team has been working hard to get th...

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Posted on: August 11, 2023

NEIGHBORHOOD JOB FAIR

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The Opelika Workforce Council, Industrial Development Board of the City of Auburn and Providence Baptist Church are partnering to host a Neighborhood Job Fair on Tuesday, August 15 at the west campus of Providence Baptist Church (2807 Lee County Rd 166 Op...

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Posted on: August 11, 2023

11TH STREET ROAD CLOSURE

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Beginning Monday, August 14, 2023, a section of 11th Street from the southside of Holley's 11th Street entrance to the intersection at 1st Avenue will be closed due to replacing a section of roadway. We anticipate the closure from Monday, August ...

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Posted on: August 7, 2023

SUMMER IN THE PARK - BURGERS FOR BUBBA

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The City of Opelika is hosting the Summer in the Park for United Way of Lee County on Saturday, August 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Municipal Park. This year will look a little different than years passed. The City of Opelika, Opelika Police Department an...
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Posted on: July 28, 2023

CURBSIDE RECYCLING CHANGES

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Due to the growth in our curbside recycling program, we will be making some route changes in August 2023. To help us accommodate growth and better serve you Wednesday and Thursday route customers will be notified of the changes. These changes will affect ...

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Posted on: July 17, 2023

OPELIKA WOOD DUCK NATURE PRESERVE TO BE FEATURED ON NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC’S EXTRAORDINARY BIRDER

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The City of Opelika, the Wood Duck Nature Preserve of Opelika, AO Tourism and Red Clay Brewing Company will host a watch party on July 22 from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. at Red Clay. The Opelika Wood Duck Nature Preserve is going to be featured on National...

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Posted on: July 12, 2023

ROAD CLOSURE ON 11TH STREET

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There will be a street closure on 11th Street between 3rd and 4th Avenue North on July 13, 2023 due to tree removal. Work will be completed around 4 p.m. at which time the road will reopen. 

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Posted on: July 12, 2023

CITY OF OPELIKA AND VALLEY RESCUE MISSION ENTER INTO AGREEMENT TO SERVE HOMELESS POPULATION

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Mayor Gary Fuller and the Opelika City Council announced approval of an agreement with Valley Rescue Mission on July 11 at the City Council meeting. This agreement will help provide shelter for homeless persons living in Opelika with a goal of transitioni...

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Posted on: June 30, 2023

CITY OF OPELIKA ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES UPGRADE 8TH AVE RECYCLING CENTER TO BETTER SERVE CITIZENS

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The City of Opelika has completed upgrades to the 8th Avenue  Recycling Convenience Center. Two 40-cubic yard roll-off containers have been added to handle yard waste, scrap iron and appliances. These containers are for Opelika residents only, no...

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Posted on: June 27, 2023

CITY OF OPELIKA NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED REGULAR MEETING OF THE OPELIKA CITY COUNCIL

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Notice is hereby given that the first regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Opelika, Alabama, in July 2023 will be held on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, commencing at 6:00 pm in the Courtroom of the Opelika Municipal Court Building, 300 Martin Luth...

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Posted on: June 14, 2023

SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS ON 2ND AVE N. BETWEEN 7TH & 8TH

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UPDATE: Tree removal will begin today.
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The city will begin sidewalk replacement work along 2nd Avenue between 7th and 8th Street on Thursday, June 15 around 9 a.m.  A tree removal contractor will be removing a large oak tree near the street...
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Posted on: June 2, 2023

OPELIKA ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES BEGIN RENOVATIONS AND UPGRADES AT JETER RECYCLING CENTER

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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 ...

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Posted on: May 31, 2023

LANE CLOSURES

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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...

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Posted on: May 12, 2023

SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT WORK UPDATE

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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...

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Posted on: May 11, 2023

OPS NOW MANAGES ALL TRAFFIC LIGHT UPDATES

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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.

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Posted on: May 5, 2023

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

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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...

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Posted on: May 3, 2023

OPELIKA CITY COUNCIL APPROVES CHANGES TO SEWER FEES

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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...

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Posted on: April 27, 2023

CITY OF OPELIKA LAUNCHES THAT TRACKS PODCAST

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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...

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Posted on: April 27, 2023

CITY OF OPELIKA LAUNCHES THAT TRACKS PODCAST

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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...

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HISTORY OF THE ROCKY BROOK ROCKET

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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...

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Posted on: September 25, 2023

Opelika SportsPlex Senior Health Fair scheduled for Oct. 3

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The Opelika SportsPlex and Aquatics Center is hosting their 11th annual Senior Health and Resource Fair on Tuesday, October 3rd from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. This health fair is free and open to the public and will provide access to numerous free services to adults...

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Posted on: July 12, 2023

Coming Summer 2024: New Aquatics Facilities

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The Opelika Parks and Recreation has begun a comprehensive outdoor Aquatics project that will encompass renovations at two facilities. This 12-month project should be completed just in time for Summer 2024. 

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Posted on: June 26, 2023

SportsPlex Construction Impact

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Construction of our new outdoor pool and splash playground is taking place June 2023-May 2024. During construction several areas of the SportsPlex campus will be CLOSED including:

  • parking areas near the pickleball courts and aquatics center
  • portions of the&...
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Posted on: August 14, 2023

DOMINIQUE HAMMOND ARREST

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On 06/02/2023, the Opelika Police Department began investigating a report of Sexual Abuse which occurred at Aaron’s Furniture, located at 2001 Gateway Drive. The victim reported that they were assaulted by an employee at the store on 06/01/2023....

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Posted on: August 10, 2023

ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY VEHICLE BREAK IN SUSPECTS

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On 07/21/2023, the Opelika Police Department responded to a report of Unlawful Breaking and Entering a Vehicle which occurred in the 900 Block of 3rd Avenue. Surveillance footage shows two suspects enter the victim’s driveway at approximately 2:...

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Posted on: August 7, 2023

ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY BURGLARY AND THEFT SUSPECT

8.7 Attempt to ID

On 07/17/2023, the Opelika Police Department began investigating a Burglary, Third Degree, and a Theft of Property, First Degree, which occurred at a business located at 1302 1st Avenue. Surveillance footage shows a suspect enter the business at approxima...

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Posted on: August 3, 2023

ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY BURGLARY SUSPECT

8.3 Attempt to ID

On 07/31/2023, the Opelika Police Department began investigating a Burglary, Third Degree, which occurred in the 200 Block of Smith Court. At approximately 7:15 a.m., the victim was notified that the motion sensor was activated on their security cameras. ...

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Posted on: July 31, 2023

OPELIKA POLICE K-9 GUNNER

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There will be a new face in Opelika Schools this fall. 

Gunner, a 20-month-old German Shorthaired Pointer, is the newest firearm detection canine for the Opelika Police Department. He is one of eight dogs on the force, which includes five dual pur...

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Posted on: July 21, 2023

ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY WALMART THEFT SUSPECTS

7.21 Attempt to ID

On 07/16/2023, the Opelika Police Department began investigating a Theft of Property, First Degree, which occurred at Walmart, located at 2900 Pepperell Parkway. The suspect, a black male, approaches the cash register on a motorized cart and purchases a $...

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Posted on: July 13, 2023

ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY OFFICE DEPOT SUSPECT

7.12 Attempt to ID

On 07/08/2023, the Opelika Police Department began investigating a Theft of Property, Third Degree, which occurred at Office Depot, located at 2061 Tiger Town Parkway. At approximately 12:45 p.m. the suspect, a white male with dark hair, is seen on survei...

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Posted on: July 6, 2023

ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY BEST BUY SUSPECT

7.6 Attempt to ID

The Opelika Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect involved in an Identity Theft and a Theft of Property, First Degree, which occurred at Best Buy located at 2147 Tiger Town Parkway. On 06/07/2023 at a...

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Posted on: June 7, 2023

ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY MAY 4 THEFT SUSPECTS

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On 05/04/2023, the Opelika Police Department began investigating a Theft of Property, Second Degree, which occurred at Ulta, located at 2690 Enterprise Drive. The suspects, all black females, are seen on surveillance video conceal approximately $1,700 wor...

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Posted on: June 1, 2023

ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY MAY 18 ULTA THEFT

6.1 Attempt to ID

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...

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Posted on: May 9, 2023

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

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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...

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Posted on: May 6, 2023

POWLEDGE SHOOTING INVESTIGATION

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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. 

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Posted on: April 21, 2023

ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY HOBBY LOBBY THEFT

4.21 Attempt to ID

On 03/24/2023, the Opelika Police Department began investigating a Theft of Property, Third Degree, which occurred at Hobby Lobby, located at 2570 Enterprise Drive. At approximately 3:19 p.m. security camera footage shows the victim arriving at the store....
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Posted on: April 11, 2023

APRIL IS 9-1-1 AWARENESS MONTH

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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...

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Posted on: April 6, 2023

ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY HOME DEPOT THEFT

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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...

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Posted on: March 8, 2023

ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY WALMART SUSPECTS

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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...

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Posted on: March 7, 2023

ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY BOOKS-A-MILLION SUSPECT

3.7 Attempt to ID

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...

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Posted on: February 16, 2023

MONTRE BATTLE ARREST

2.16 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...

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Posted on: February 2, 2023

NARCOTIC ARRESTS

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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...

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Posted on: February 1, 2023

NEIGHBORHOOD MARKET SEARCH WARRANT

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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...

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Posted on: January 19, 2023

OPELIKA POLICE IDENTIFY BABY JANE DOE

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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...

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Posted on: December 19, 2022

UPDATE ON OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING

OIS UPDATE

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 ...

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Posted on: December 3, 2022

ANTHONY ASHFORD ARRESTED FOR MURDER

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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...

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Posted on: November 21, 2022

ADVANCE AUTO PARTNERSHIP

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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...

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Posted on: October 6, 2022

FAIR TERRORISTIC THREAT SUSPECT

Smith 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...

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Posted on: October 1, 2022

MURDER INVESTIGATION

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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...

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Posted on: September 27, 2022

ATTEMPTED MURDER ARREST

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...

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