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09-05-2025
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Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson: City will use ‘every resource at our disposal' to reduce ‘reckless violence'
UPDATE (4:30 p.m.): Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson has released a statement after six people were arrested in connection with a that happened at Sage Park. 'I want to commend the hard work and dedication of the Mobile Police Department, which has been relentless in its investigation of the shooting that occurred at Sage Park on April 17,' Stimpson said in a . The shooting resulted in the death of Frenicka Craig, 28. 'Last month, I stood with our law enforcement partners at every level of government to say that this kind of reckless violence will not be tolerated. We meant it,' Stimpson said. 'We will continue to use every resource at our disposal to hold these kinds of violent offenders accountable. 'While I am grateful that those responsible for the Sage Park shooting will face justice, these arrests cannot erase the pain and loss that Ms. Craig's family and friends continue to endure. 'Please keep them in your prayers, along with everyone else impacted by this senseless tragedy.' PREVIOUS REPORTING MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Police Department officers have arrested four adults, one juvenile, and another person is in custody in Ohio in connection with the Sage Park homicide. Mobile Animal Services takes in 34 abused dogs, now far over capacity The six people arrested include: 19-year-old Jaquentin Brantly 18-year-old Roderiquez Holifield 20-year-old Mykeal Kimbrough 20-year-old Laderious Moore Juvenile (being charged as an adult) 23-year-old Quinterios Parker (taken into custody in Ohio by US Marshals) According to previous reporting, 28-year-old Frenicka Craig died after being transported to a local hospital. Officials said Craig and a man were shot around 9:15 p.m. on April 17. Mardi Gras throws could be impacted by tariffs All six people were arrested on May 8 and will be charged with murder and first-degree assault. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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08-05-2025
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Mobile Animal Services takes in 34 abused dogs, now far over capacity
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — City of Mobile Animal Services recently took in 34 abused dogs, while the facility is already over capacity. FBI joins investigation of deadly Clarke County crash that killed 2, injured 4 Mobile Animal Services started taking in the dogs on Tuesday after the City of Mobile's Public Safety Department received a complaint about an animal welfare concern in the Trinity Gardens community last week. 'All of the dogs are currently here at the shelter or at the vet's office being evaluated,' Mobile Animal Services Director Robert Bryant said. This week, Mobile Animal Services conducted a site inspection in the Trinity Gardens community and found the dogs living in 'unacceptable conditions.' 'Several of the animals were being kept inside of what we call whelping pens, which is kind of a box cage that breeders use to raise puppies in, and several of the dogs were also tethered around the property,' Bryant said. Bryant said four dogs were taken Monday for medical care. That was followed up with a search warrant, and the rest of the dogs were removed on Tuesday from the property. 'On face value, it looks like a very, very large breeding operation, a backyard breeding operation,' Bryant said. No one is in custody, but Bryant said they plan to file charges by the end of this week or early next week. The shelter is still, however, left with another problem. They are now far over their capacity of around 100, and need to find homes for dogs that were already at the shelter to accommodate the abused animals. Some are already answering that call, and adopting. 'We knew the story, and we figured we'd come down here and see if he had a connection,' pet adopter Patrick Ziebe said. 'We have a half German shepherd, half bullmastiff. She's about seven years old. And we felt like she needed a companion.' REAL ID requirement, Day 1, at Mobile Regional Airport — what travelers should know To help the cause, adoption fees are being waived, and the shelter is open for walk-ins from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. including this weekend. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WKRG News 5.
