Local news Attorneys for Jawan Dallas comment on MPD controversy Mobile Police Chief Paul Prine was placed on leave last week before he announced his retirement. Patrick DarringtonApril 15, 2024
Legislature Coleman holds press conference in Mobile announcing new body cam footage bill As she announced the legislation, Coleman was surrounded by community members holding signs in support of Jawan Dallas. Patrick DarringtonDecember 22, 2023
Local news Emergency meeting in Mobile for Jawan Dallas Attendees demanded justice for Jawan Dallas and discussed how the community can use their power to affect change. Patrick DarringtonDecember 4, 2023
News Jawan Dallas said he did not want to be the next George Floyd before dying "I do not want to be the next George Floyd." These were the words Jawan Dallas reportedly said before dying on July 2. Patrick DarringtonNovember 24, 2023
Courts Mobile Police officers found not criminally liable in Jawan Dallas’ death On July 2, Dallas died following an encounter with police during which he was tased multiple times. Patrick DarringtonNovember 21, 2023
Public safety Questions arise regarding Mobile Police claims of evidence despite grand jury Several individuals questioned how police were able to make claims given the supposed secrecy of grand jury evidence. Patrick DarringtonNovember 1, 2023
Local news Officers involved in Jawan Dallas’ death working in community: Mobile police chief Jawan was killed on July 2 after being stopped and tased by Mobile Police Department officers. Patrick DarringtonOctober 26, 2023
Public safety Gathering held to “Speak Out for Jawan” A press conference and vigil will be held Tuesday morning starting at 10 a.m. at Mobile City Hall. Patrick DarringtonOctober 24, 2023
Public safety Mobile Police not revealing information about officers involved in Jawan Dallas’s death Despite calls and claims of being transparent, the department still has not released the identities of the cops involved in Dallas's death. Patrick DarringtonOctober 5, 2023
Public safety Family of man killed by police plead to see body cam footage The Mobile Police Department and city attorney have said the footage won't be released as long as an active investigation is ongoing. Patrick DarringtonAugust 31, 2023