Drone Helps Auburn Police Nab Domestic Violence Suspect
Auburn Police used a drone to locate and arrest a man on multiple domestic violence charges at a homeless encampment on June 21, demonstrating effective tech use in a challenging environment.

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Auburn Police used a drone to locate and arrest a man on multiple domestic violence charges at a homeless encampment on June 21, demonstrating effective tech use in a challenging environment.
An Auburn man has been charged with burglary after allegedly kicking in a home's door and damaging property inside.
Prominent Auburn edge rusher Da'Shawn Womack faces reckless endangerment charges after a June 6 arrest on Shug Jordan Parkway, underscoring risks near...
Auburn police have identified the man whose body was found early Sunday, though the investigation remains ongoing.
Opelika Police responded to a report of an apparent firearm that turned out to be a water gun from the "Senior Assassin" game. Residents and parents should note this trend to prevent mistaken 911 calls and potential safety risks.
The Aniah Blanchard murder case has entered the appeals phase after a judge denied the defense's request for a new trial. Ibrahim Yazid, convicted in...
An Opelika woman is now behind bars for over 11 years after exploiting a 17-year-old in a sex trafficking scheme, improving local community safety.
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A head-on collision on rural Lee County roads Friday killed two Salem residents, William C. Smith Jr., 80, and Ginger Nicole Smith McConnell, 47....
Opelika police just released a new digital facial reconstruction of the unidentified male homicide victim found in a creek bed in 1990. The victim is...
Lee County Sheriff’s Office joined Muscogee County investigators and U.S. Marshals to arrest John Hunter Blanton in Alabama on charges of aggravated...
Auburn police need the public's help locating missing 16-year-old Isaiah Amataga, last seen earlier this month near Auburn High.
Recent federal and local actions highlight the ongoing risk posed by sex offenders in the Auburn-Opelika area.
Matthew Taylor, 33, of the 2300 block of Woodland Trail in Auburn, was arrested at 1:20 a.m. on June 10 by Auburn Police on two counts each of operating a vehicle offenses.
Lee County deputies issued over 27,000 tickets to drivers illegally passing school buses, generating $6.2 million in fines during the school year. The scale reveals both widespread violations and strong enforcement aimed at protecting students.
Donald Filback's arrest for third-degree burglary at Curley's Tavern after being kicked out earlier highlights ongoing property crime risks in Auburn and the importance of strong security measures for local businesses.
The Lee County Commission approved a budget adjustment to its Emergency Medical Services contract to cover the full price and allow the provider to...