Crime, pay raises for MPD officers and city employees hot topics at Montgomery's City Council Meeting
Once again, crime was the main topic that Montgomery residents packed city hall to talk about Tuesday night.
Taking Action Against Crime
Three men arrested in Troy robbery
Troy police say they have arrested three men following a robbery.
ONLY ON 8: Montgomery crime statistics show drastic uptick in property crimes in 2024
According to statistics obtained by Action 8 News, robberies at Montgomery businesses are up a whopping 180% from 2023, and the number of individuals who have been robbed has almost doubled from 81 in 2023 to 150 in 2024.
Two men charged with breaking into Dollar General in Montgomery
Two men have been charged with breaking into a Dollar General store in Montgomery.
Montgomery City Councilman Andrew Szymanski talks crime in the Capital City
Montgomery District 7 City Councilman Andrew Szymanski sat down with Ellis Eskew to talk about the city's crime issues.
Auburn police arrest Union Springs man for electronic solicitation of a child
Williams-Bell was transported to the Lee County Jail and held on an $30,000 bond.
Man recovering after a Sunday morning shooting in Montgomery
MPD determined the shooting happened in the 200 block of Burgwyn Road, which is just off the East South Boulevard.
Man arrested after chase ends on Bell Road in Montgomery
A man faces several charges after Alabama State Troopers say he led him on a chase from Interstate 85 onto Bell Road.
ONLY ON 8: Montgomery trauma surgeon concerned about "disturbing trend" of daily shootings in the Capitol City
So far, there have been 27 homicides in Montgomery this year, but for every one homicide, there are seven gunshot wounds or stabbings that occur. What's it like for doctors having to treat crime victims' injuries?
MPD: Child critically injured in overnight shooting
Police and fire medics were called around 2:29 a.m. Friday to the 4100 block of Keating Drive on a person shot.
