Public safety ALEA completes investigation into Steve Perkins’s killing The findings from ALEA’s investigation have been turned over to the Morgan County district attorney. Patrick DarringtonDecember 28, 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
Local news Mobile City Council discusses killing of 16-year-old by police Councilmember William Carroll was appalled that the teen’s life was lost over a marijuana warrant. Patrick DarringtonNovember 16, 2023
Local news Mobile police shoot, kill 16-year-old during pre-dawn raid Mobile's mayor announced an immediate ban on most pre-dawn search warrants and a call for a comprehensive review of MPD policies. Patrick DarringtonNovember 14, 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 Decatur police admit error in Perkins statement; attorney says DPD action unlawful Decatur chief admits that initial statement contained "misinformation," but did police violate state law by going to Perkins' home? Josh MoonOctober 16, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | Stephen Perkins didn’t have a chance Perkins was shot to death by a police officer on Sept. 29th in his own front yard. David PersonOctober 12, 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
Public safety Jawan Dallas’s family sues the city of Mobile, officers involved in death Jawan Dallas was a 36-year-old Black man tased by officers with the Mobile Police Department on July 2 and died following the tasing. Patrick DarringtonJuly 21, 2023
Public safety Several national civil rights lawyers join the legal team for Jawan Dallas’ family Jawan Dallas was a 36-year-old Black man who was killed after being tased by police July 2. Patrick DarringtonJuly 11, 2023