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Baldwin County bill aims to strengthen child sex abuse law | WPMI

April 23, 2019

BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WPMI) — A new bill, proposed by a Baldwin County legislator, aims to strengthen a state child sex abuse law and increase punishment for predators.

Currently, a second degree sex abuse charge results in a misdemeanor violation if the child is between the ages of 12 and 15, and if the abuser is over the age of 19.
Source: Baldwin County bill aims to strengthen child sex abuse law | WPMI

Baldwin County,Crime,Law enforcement

18-year-old arrested for shooting aunt in Baldwin County | WEAR

April 23, 2019

ROBERTSDALE, Ala. (WEAR) — An 18-year-old has been arrested for allegedly shooting his aunt Monday morning.

The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) says Preston Northan shot his aunt multiple times in the leg and hip at a home in Robertsdale.
Source: 18-year-old arrested for shooting aunt in Baldwin County | WEAR

Crime,Law enforcement,Robertsdale

BREAKING: Troopers release identity of driver in I-10 chase that killed 5 people

April 23, 2019

BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) -- The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency has released the identity of the driver who caused a deadly wrong-crash on I-10 near the Loxley exit on April 1st.
Source: BREAKING: Troopers release identity of driver in I-10 chase that killed 5 people

Baldwin County,Crime,Law enforcement,Video

FBI shares new photos of Loxley bank robbery suspect

April 22, 2019

LOXLEY, Ala. (WKRG) — The FBI on Monday released surveillance images of a suspect wanted for a bank robbery in Baldwin County last week.The robbery happened Wednesday afternoon at United Bank on Highway 59 in Loxley.
Source: FBI shares new photos of Loxley bank robbery suspect

Crime,Law enforcement,Loxley,Video

BREAKING: Four arrested in Foley armed robbery

April 19, 2019

Police say 22-year-old Anthony Duane Kendrick of Foley, 19-year-old Justis Rea Kendrick of Foley, and 19-year-old Skyler T. Baldwin of Foley forced their way into an apartment and, while armed with handguns, demanded cash and valuables from the three tenants while 20-year-old Eathan G.H. Saunders of Foley acted as a lookout. During the robbery, Anthony and Justis Kendrick assaulted one of the tenants causing injuries requiring medical attention.
Source: BREAKING: Four arrested in Foley armed robbery

Crime,Foley,Law enforcement

4 young Foley men arrested after assault and armed robbery – al.com

April 19, 2019

Four young Baldwin County men were arrested Wednesday accused of a robbery and assault at an apartment complex in Foley.

Police arrived at the Alison Pointe Apartments at approximately 11 p.m. after reports of a robbery in progress, according to the Foley Police Department. As police arrived at the scene, eyewitnesses said that the four suspects had just left, but were able to provide the description of the vehicle.
Source: 4 young Foley men arrested after assault and armed robbery - al.com

Crime,Foley,Law enforcement

Gulf Shores school renovations focused on safety, improving police response time | WPMI

April 18, 2019

GULF SHORES, Ala. (WPMI) — The city of Gulf Shores is moving forward with its multi-million dollar school safety renovation plan, fresh off its official separation from the Baldwin County School District.

The project aims to improve safety on all 3 city school campuses, and help speed up police response in the event of an emergency.
Source: Gulf Shores school renovations focused on safety, improving police response time | WPMI

Gulf Shores,Law enforcement,Schools

Possible bank robbery at United Bank in Loxley

April 18, 2019

LOXLEY, Ala. (WKRG) -- Loxley Police along with the FBI are investigating a bank robbery at United Bank in Loxley. Officers responded just before 2 p.m. They cleared the scene about two hours later.
Source: Possible bank robbery at United Bank in Loxley

Crime,Law enforcement,Loxley,Video

Motorcyclist faces charges following police chase in I-10

April 16, 2019

BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) -- A motorcyclist is facing charges after leading police on a chase along I-10 in Baldwin County. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, the crash happened near exit 38 in Malbis. Officers were trying to pull over the motorcyclist on a traffic violation. The motorcyclist then hit the back of a police cruiser and crashed. The motorcyclist was taken the hospital to be treated. He's expected to be released and charged soon. It's not clear what charges he will face.
Source: Motorcyclist faces charges following police chase in I-10

Baldwin County,Crime,Law enforcement

22 Cuban nationals aboard disabled vessel held in Baldwin Co. for expedited removal | WPMI

April 16, 2019

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) received 22 Cuban nationals rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard in the Gulf of Mexico more than 100 miles north of the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico on Sunday.

The individuals had been adrift for three days aboard a disabled sports fisher before being found by the Coast Guard and transferred to the Carnival Cruise Line Fantasy.
Source: 22 Cuban nationals aboard disabled vessel held in Baldwin Co. for expedited removal | WPMI

Baldwin County,Law enforcement

Spring Break winding down with big crowds at Baldwin County beaches | WPMI

April 16, 2019

GULF SHORES, Ala. (WPMI) — For the fourth year in row Gulf Shores has banned alcohol possession on its beaches for Spring Break.

Each year local authorities say they've seen the number of alcohol related arrests dwindle, a sign the ban is working.
Source: Spring Break winding down with big crowds at Baldwin County beaches | WPMI

Gulf Shores,Law enforcement,Spring Break

BCSO: Legal hemp possession could lead to mistaken arrest due to marijuana similarities | WPMI

April 16, 2019

BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WPMI) — Hemp is now a booming industry in the state of Alabama, but NBC 15 found out it could lead to a mistaken arrest due to its similarities to marijuana.

Hemp was made legal by the Alabama Farm Bill in December of 2018, and is now a valuable crop for many Baldwin County farmers.
Source: BCSO: Legal hemp possession could lead to mistaken arrest due to marijuana similarities | WPMI

Alabama,Baldwin County,Law enforcement

Motorcycle-involved accident closes I-10 WB lanes near Malbis

April 16, 2019

BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) -- An accident involving a motorcycle closed down the westbound lanes on I-10 just past the Malbis exit, Hwy 181, Monday evening.
Source: Motorcycle-involved accident closes I-10 WB lanes near Malbis

Baldwin County,Law enforcement,Transportation,Video

Fairhope police officer involved in traffic accident | fox10tv.com

April 13, 2019

According to Fairhope Police Chief Stephanie Hollinghead, a Fairhope officer was involved in an accident the afternoon of Friday, April 12.

Hollinghead said the officer was not injured after the accident.
Source: Fairhope police officer involved in traffic accident | News | fox10tv.com

Fairhope,Law enforcement

Orange Beach man facing drug trafficking charges after police raid

April 12, 2019

ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WKRG) The five-acre property on Russian Road was crawling with law enforcement officers as soon as the sun came up Thursday. By mid-morning, Tosh Peters was in custody. During the search of his house, investigators found something unusual. "We found this area in the flooring that appeared to be used as a vent pipe and we noticed there was air coming from that location and we could hear a fan down below," says Orange Beach Police spokesman Lt. Carl Bradley.
Source: Orange Beach man facing drug trafficking charges after police raid

Crime,Law enforcement,Orange Beach,Video