Opelika Crime Information and Alabama Amber Alerts

Opelika Alabama Crime Reports, Crime News, and Crime Statistics.

 

Opelika Crime Statistics

Year Population Violent Crime Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Crime Burglary Theft Car Theft Arson
2005 23,626 272 5 17 41 209 1,727 319 1,347 61
 

Local Opelika Crime News

AL awards grant to help sexual assault victims (WSFA 12 Montgomery)
Sun, 28 Feb 2010 14:17:11 GMT
Gov. Bob Riley has awarded a $25,000 grant to a nonprofit organization that assists victims of sexual assault in four east Alabama counties.  The grant to Rape Counselors of East Alabama, based in Opelika, will help provide support services to victims in Chambers, Lee, Macon and Tallapoosa counties.

GHSA basketball playoffs: Dozen local teams set for first round of state (Columbus Ledger-Enquirer)
Fri, 26 Feb 2010 05:54:42 GMT
Pick your storyline.As the GHSA state playoffs begin today, the area features several of the state’s most dominating teams along with a few underdogs. In all, a dozen local teams play first-round games tonight or Saturday.

Investigation of Chambers Co. shooting continues (Opelika-Auburn News)
Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:34:52 GMT
Chambers County Sheriff’s Major George Melton told the Opelika-Auburn News Monday afternoon that the deputy, Sgt. Shannon Rollins, is in stable condition in the ICU at Lanier Hospital. The suspect in the shooting, Noah White, 24, of Chambers County, is also in the ICU at Lanier Hospital, Melton said. His condition was not available.

Samson still healing a year after shootings; other Alabama news links (Mobile Press-Register)
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:37:50 GMT
More than 200 people attended a candlelight ceremony in Samson to remember the 10 victims who were shot to death one year ago in the largest mass murder in the state's history. That story and news links from across Alabama.

Weapons, Drugs And Military Vests Found in Dearborn Avenue Home (WRBL Columbus)
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:34:52 GMT
Sheriff Darr concerned about discovery of military vests, weapons and Ice, the purest form of methamphetamine

SHS boys finish 17th at Hoover Open (The Scottsboro Daily Sentinel)
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:52:10 GMT
The Scottsboro varsity boys track and field team notched a 17th-place finish in the highly competitive Hoover Open on Saturday. Hoover won the event with 165.60 points with Opelika claiming the runner-up spot.

From the Desk! Monday, March 8, 2010 (WTVM 9 Columbus)
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:29:13 GMT
(WTVM) – Here's a look at what News Leader 9 is working on for our evening shows.

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Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:26:14 GMT
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Trial for suspect in Auburn student slaying set for Sept. 20 (Columbus Ledger-Enquirer)
Sat, 06 Mar 2010 04:48:50 GMT
The man accused of killing 18-year-old Auburn University freshman Lauren Burk two years ago will go to trial Sept. 20, but where his trial will be is yet to be decided.

Courtney Lockhart to stand trial Sept. 20 for 2008 slaying of AU freshman Lauren Burk (Columbus Ledger-Enquirer)
Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:14:32 GMT
The man accused of killing 18-year-old Auburn University freshman Lauren Burk two years ago will go

 

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Law Enforcement Employees by City

Data as of 2005

City Total Law Enforcement Total Officers Total Civilians
Adamsville 30 18 12
Addison 3 3 0
Alabaster 70 55 15
Albertville 56 37 19
Alexander City 63 46 17
Aliceville 13 9 4
Andalusia 36 27 9
Anniston 128 93 35
Arab 32 24 8
Ardmore 11 7 4
Argo 3 3 0
Ashford 10 6 4
Ashville 5 5 0
Athens 55 43 12
Atmore 28 24 4
Attalla 27 22 5
Auburn 98 93 5
Autaugaville 2 2 0
Bay Minette 31 23 8
Bayou La Batre 18 13 5
Bear Creek 1 1 0
Birmingham 1,095 813 282
Boaz 32 22 10
Brantley 5 4 1
Brent 5 5 0
Brewton 22 16 6
Bridgeport 9 5 4
Brundidge 12 8 4
Calera 31 24 7
Camden 9 8 1
Carrollton 3 3 0
Castleberry 1 1 0
Cedar Bluff 5 5 0
Centre 9 8 1
Centreville 4 4 0
Cherokee 5 4 1
Chickasaw 23 19 4
Clanton 24 23 1
Clayhatchee 1 1 0
Clayton 4 4 0
Cleveland 2 2 0
Clio 4 4 0
Collinsville 8 4 4
Columbia 2 2 0
Coosada 3 3 0
Cordova 6 5 1
Cottonwood 3 3 0
Courtland 4 4 0
Creola 11 7 4
Crossville 9 3 6
Cullman 66 47 19
Dadeville 12 12 0
Daleville 25 19 6
Daphne 69 40 29
Dauphin Island 13 9 4
Decatur 148 126 22
Demopolis 23 20 3
Dothan 213 146 67
Double Springs 5 5 0
Eclectic 10 6 4
Elba 26 17 9
Elberta 7 6 1
Enterprise 73 53 20
Eufaula 48 32 16
Evergreen 18 13 5
Excel 1 1 0
Fairfield 42 30 12
Fairhope 41 28 13
Fayette 13 13 0
Florala 9 9 0
Florence 119 95 24
Fort Payne 41 37 4
Frisco City 2 2 0
Fultondale 23 17 6
Gadsden 125 96 29
Gardendale 35 26 9
Geraldine 2 2 0
Gordo 4 4 0
Grant 4 4 0
Graysville 11 6 5
Greenville 43 34 9
Grove Hill 6 6 0
Gulf Shores 42 31 11
Guntersville 39 31 8
Gurley 4 4 0
Hamilton 13 12 1
Hanceville 15 10 5
Harpersville 8 8 0
Hartford 14 10 4
Hartselle 38 29 9
Headland 13 10 3
Helena 26 21 5
Henagar 10 5 5
Hillsboro 1 1 0
Hobson City 8 4 4
Hokes Bluff 7 4 3
Homewood 101 71 30
Hoover 205 146 59
Huntsville 469 365 104
Jacksonville 30 24 6
Jasper 68 44 24
Jemison 11 10 1
Killen 5 5 0
Kimberly 5 4 1
Kinsey 3 2 1
Lafayette 16 15 1
Lanett 25 19 6
Leeds 26 21 5
Leighton 2 2 0
Level Plains 6 3 3
Lincoln 21 16 5
Linden 7 7 0
Littleville 8 5 3
Livingston 11 7 4
Louisville 4 4 0
Loxley 13 7 6
Luverne 14 10 4
Madison 75 54 21
Maplesville 5 5 0
Marion 13 9 4
McIntosh 6 6 0
McKenzie 2 2 0
Midland City 9 6 3
Millbrook 31 23 8
Millry 2 2 0
Mobile 671 519 152
Montevallo 20 15 5
Montgomery 618 463 155
Moody 19 18 1
Morris 7 6 1
Moundville 6 5 1
Mountain Brook 62 49 13
Muscle Shoals 43 34 9
Napier Field 1 1 0
New Brockton 2 2 0
New Hope 5 5 0
Northport 73 56 17
Notasulga 7 3 4
Odenville 6 4 2
Ohatchee 6 6 0
Oneonta 19 18 1
Opp 27 21 6
Orange Beach 56 36 20
Owens Crossroads 3 3 0
Oxford 60 49 11
Ozark 43 37 6
Pelham 80 65 15
Pell City 34 32 2
Phenix City 95 75 20
Phil Campbell 2 2 0
Pinckard 2 2 0
Pine Hill 5 5 0
Pleasant Grove 23 18 5
Prattville 86 77 9
Priceville 4 4 0
Ragland 7 3 4
Rainsville 15 11 4
Ranburne 2 2 0
Reform 5 5 0
Riverside 6 5 1
Roanoke 27 22 5
Robertsdale 19 10 9
Rockford 2 1 1
Russellville 28 23 5
Samson 6 5 1
Saraland 45 35 10
Sardis City 4 4 0
Satsuma 18 14 4
Scottsboro 63 44 19
Selma 84 59 25
Sheffield 39 34 5
Shorter 9 5 4
Silas 2 1 1
Silverhill 4 3 1
Skyline 2 1 1
Slocomb 7 6 1
Somerville 3 3 0
Southside 15 9 6
Spanish Fort 13 12 1
Springville 9 9 0
Steele 2 2 0
Stevenson 7 5 2
Sulligent 6 6 0
Sumiton 11 6 5
Sylacauga 48 38 10
Sylvania 2 2 0
Talladega 63 46 17
Tallassee 25 18 7
Tarrant City 28 22 6
Thomasville 20 15 5
Thorsby 5 5 0
Town Creek 4 4 0
Triana 2 1 1
Trinity 5 5 0
Troy 64 47 17
Tuscaloosa 310 236 74
Tuscumbia 25 25 0
Union Springs 17 10 7
Vance 4 4 0
Vestavia Hills 70 68 2
Warrior 19 14 5
Weaver 9 6 3
Wedowee 7 7 0
Wetumpka 35 27 8
Wilton 1 1 0
Winfield 11 10 1
Woodstock 4 4 0
York 11 5 6
   
 

Active Amber Alerts

There are no active
Amber Alerts for Alabama
 

Missing Persons for
Opelika, AL


Endangered Runaway: VICKY HERNANDEZ (AL)
Wed, 30 Dec 2009 12:27:28 EST


Endangered Runaway: SHARNECIA FRAZIER (AL)
Wed, 09 Dec 2009 10:09:06 EST


Endangered Runaway: JUANA RODRIGUEZ (AL)
Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:24:09 EDT


Endangered Runaway: CHRISTY WILLIAMS (AL)
Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:51:28 EDT


Missing: MARY JO BURNETT (AL)
Fri, 07 Aug 2009 10:15:41 EDT


Endangered Runaway: NAYRI CONTRERAS (AL)
Wed, 05 Aug 2009 12:03:28 EDT


Missing: JULIAN HERNANDEZ (AL)
Mon, 03 Aug 2009 06:21:30 EDT


Endangered Missing: HALEIGH CULWELL (AL)
Thu, 30 Jul 2009 05:15:37 EDT


Endangered Runaway: BRANDON DAVIS (AL)
Thu, 26 Feb 2009 10:07:43 EST


Endangered Missing: KIMBERLY ARRINGTON (AL)
Tue, 10 Feb 2009 04:28:12 EST


Endangered Missing: CHRISTINA CARTER (AL)
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:03:20 EST


Endangered Missing: DANIEL BARTER (AL)
Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:13:21 EST


Endangered Runaway: LEONARDO MORNING (AL)
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 07:23:18 EDT


Missing: ASHANO KNOX (AL)
Wed, 21 May 2008 01:38:25 EDT


Endangered Missing: BRENDA GREEN (AL)
Thu, 21 Jun 2007 10:21:04 EDT


NonFamily Abduction: CARLA CORLEY (AL)
Fri, 16 Mar 2007 01:20:42 EDT


Endangered Missing: KEMBERLY RAMER (AL)
Mon, 08 Jan 2007 02:35:52 EST


Endangered Missing: SHERRY MARLER (AL)
Mon, 14 Nov 2005 03:36:45 EST


Endangered Missing: FRED WRIGHT (AL)
Tue, 04 Jan 2005 11:53:51 EST

There are no missing persons
for Alabama