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Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Yahoo
WANTED: Opelika police need help finding couple in hotel theft
OPELIKA, Ala. () — The Opelika Police Department is asking for the public's help identifying two individuals believed to be connected to a hotel theft that occurred in late April. According to investigators, around 10:00 p.m. on April 21, 2025, an unidentified man and woman entered a hotel in Opelika and stole a suitcase containing approximately $500 worth of personal items. The name of the hotel has not been disclosed as the investigation remains active. Surveillance footage captured images of the suspects. The first individual is described as a white female with long red or strawberry blonde hair. She was wearing a white and tan striped tank top, blue jeans, and black boots at the time of the incident. The second individual is described as a white male with a mustache. He was seen wearing a white and gray hat, a white long-sleeved shirt with a large blue 'S' on the front, blue jeans, and black sneakers. The pair left the scene in a blue 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe. Anyone with information regarding this incident or the identity of the suspects is urged to contact the Opelika Police Department's Detective Division at (334) 705-5220 or reach out anonymously through the Secret Witness Hotline at (334) 745-8665 or the Opelika Police Mobile App. Tips can also be submitted through Central Alabama CrimeStoppers by calling (334) 215-STOP (7867), toll-free at 1-833-AL1-STOP, visiting or messaging the organization via Facebook at Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Yahoo
Opelika man allegedly kills cousin in late-night shooting on Samford Place
OPELIKA, Ala. (WRBL) – A late-night shooting in Opelika has left one man dead and his cousin behind bars, according to the Opelika Police Department. A motive has not been released for the shooting. On Sunday, May 4, 2025, at approximately 11:38 p.m., Opelika Communications received a 911 call reporting a shooting in the 1200 block of Samford Place. Officers arrived on scene to find a 38-year-old male lying inside a residence with a fatal gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Lee County Coroner Daniel Sexton says Quintaveious Johnson, 38, of Opelika, was pronounced dead at 10:48 p.m. on scene. His body has been sent to the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences in Montgomery for a postmortem examination. Police arrested the victim's cousin, 41-year-old Jamarlo Johnson, at the scene. Johnson has been charged with murder and taken into custody. Police say the shooting was domestic and nature, but have not shared the reason the cousins may have been fighting. Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact the Opelika Police Department Detective Division at (334) 705-5220 or call the Secret Witness Hotline at (334) 745-8665. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the Opelika Police Mobile App. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Yahoo
Over $3k worth of goods stolen from Ulta, Police trying to identify suspects
COLUMBUS, Ga. () — The Opelika Police department is trying to identify two suspects who stole over $3,600 worth of merchandise from an Ulta. Police say that on April 20, the two individuals entered the Ulta on Enterprise Drive, stole merchandise and left the store in a white Kia SUV. The first suspect is a Hispanic male, seen wearing a black t-shirt with 'BOSS' in white letters, shorts, and black sneakers. He appeared to have several tattoos on his forearms. The second suspect, a Hispanic female, is seen wearing a black dress and jacket with sandals and a light-colored crossbody bag. If you have any information on this incident or the identity of the suspects, please contact the Opelika Police Department Detective Division at (334) 705-5220 or the Secret Witness Hotline at (334) 745-8665. Tips can also be submitted through the Opelika Police Mobile App and be forwarded through Central Alabama Crime Stoppers at (334) 215-STOP(7867), toll-free at 1-833-AL1-STOP, or via their Facebook page: You may wish to remain anonymous. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Yahoo
Opelika Police searching for suspects who stole $600 worth of merchandise
COLUMBUS, Ga. () — The Opelika Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying two suspects wanted for theft. Police say on Feb. 5 at 1:00 p.m. two suspects visited Lowe's at 1701 Frederick Drive and stole more than $600 in merchandise. The suspects left together in a blue, 2017 Toyota Camry. If you have any information regarding this crime, please immediately call 911 orCrimeStoppers using our 24-hour tip line at 334-215-STOP (7867) or 1-833-AL1-STOP (833-251-7867). Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
When chaos erupts, they answer — East Alabama honors unseen heroes behind 911
OPELIKA, AL (WRBL) – It's the kind of call no one ever wants to make — but when they do, someone always answers. This week, during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, 911 dispatchers across the country are getting a moment in the spotlight. They are the calm in the storm, the steady voice guiding people through their worst moments — and in Opelika, they're being recognized for exactly that. 'We've got a huge sign above the window that says, 'Our best begins here' — and that's truly how we feel,' said Chief Shane Healey of the Opelika Police Department. 'They're the first ones to get that 911 call when people are desperate. It's their worst day ever, and our dispatchers, our communication operators, are taking those calls and setting us up — as police — for success when we respond.' The chief says this week is all about gratitude — showering dispatchers with thank-you cards, small gifts, and well-deserved recognition. Healey also wants the public to understand what it takes to do this work: a strong mind, a steady hand, and a heart big enough to absorb someone else's emergency without falling apart. Nearly 240 million calls are made to 911 each year in the U.S., according to the National Emergency Number Association. Behind each of those calls is a dispatcher who stays on the line — listening, guiding, and coordinating help. Chief Healey says the Opelika Police Department couldn't function without the first of the first responders. He reminds the public it takes incredible mental strength and clarity to stay calm and effective under extreme pressure — every single day. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
