Several alarming social media posts regarding attempted abductions, or possible human-trafficking attempts in Montgomery have caught the attention of the Montgomery Police Department. MPD Captain R.L. Duckett says MPD investigated the circumstances surrounding the posts and none indicated that they were related to an abduction or a kidnapping attempt. “I think a lot of people just don’t really understand the circumstances…
Several alarming social media posts regarding attempted abductions, or possible human-trafficking attempts in Montgomery have caught the attention of the Montgomery Police Department. In the weeks after the tragedy of 3-year-old Kamille “Cupcake” Mckinney, and in the midst of the search for 19-year-old Aniah Blanchett, these types of posts have seemingly multiplied on social media. Alabama News Network reached out…
The Montgomery Police Department is addressing posts on social media about potential violence at Walmart. According MPD, officers and other law enforcement agencies have researched viral Facebook posts, which allege the threat of violence at Walmart this weekend and warn against shopping there. The posts do not reference a specific location, but have been shared many times locally and have…
The Montgomery Police Department has located the body of a missing 7-year-old child. MPD sent out an alert Saturday afternoon asking for the public’s assistance in locating Khalil West. He was last seen in the area of 1700 South Perry St. At 5:30 p.m., police ended the search, saying the child was dead and appeared to be the victim of …
A gun buyback event ended Saturday with the Montgomery Police Department receiving the max amount of 100 guns. MPD made the announcement via Facebook around 1 pm. CrimeStoppers Executive Director Tony Garrett advised that the third Gun Buyback event was deemed a success. According to Garrett, the majority of guns collected were from residents who were not gun users and…
Montgomery Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a man they want to speak with about a murder. They released photos of a man who they believe was the last person seen with the victim, Marcus Martin. Martin’s body was discovered inside his home in the 1200 block of Woodbridge Drive on April, 30. Anyone who recognizes the…
Montgomery’s Police Department is training up some of it’s youngest officers. June 3rd-7th, MPD is hosting a Jr. Police Academy. All week long, a couple dozen rising 6th graders are learning the ins and out of the Police Department. They’re also getting lessons in conflict resolution, how to prevent bullying and how to resist gangs. The academy targets 6th graders…
Montgomery Police are investigating a man’s death. Capt. Regina Duckett says the unidentified victim was fatally shot Tuesday night in the 200 block of Eastdale Road South. Duckett says the shooting may be domestic related. No arrests have been made in the case. Anyone who has information that could help police should call CrimeStoppers at 215-STOP Keep checking www.waka.com for…
The Montgomery Police Department has charged a second suspect in a deadly shooting earlier this month in 1100 block of Ann st. That shooting happened the night of April 12. 27-year-old James Bibb was killed in the parking lot of a convenience store. MPD charged John Wilson III, 24, of Montgomery Thursday after he was taken into custody by the…
Montgomery Police are investigating a fatal shooting. According to MPD, one man was killed. The shooting happened Friday evening in the 1100 block of Ann street at 8:20 p.m in the parking lot of a convenience store. Police say they are still working to determine what led to the shooting. Keep checking www.waka.com for updates to this story. Categories: Crime,…
