Driver who allegedly caused crashes after running from Mobile police arrested
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Dec. 15, 2025 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The driver who allegedly ran from police, resulting in hitting not one, but two cars — including a police car — has been arrested, Mobile Police said. Officers attempted to stop a car Friday at about 9 p.m. in […]
Mobile targets two dilapidated apartment complexes
MOBILE, Ala. (NBC 15) — Graffiti covered buildings with shattered windows and doors busted wide open fill what was the Berkshire Arms apartment complex near Azalea Road and Pleasant Valley Road. The office is closed, and no one lives there anymore. Two of the buildings are heavily damaged from fire. Neighbors have...
Mobile launches new task force aimed at preventing violence
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The City of Mobile is launching a new task force focused on crime and violence prevention, with city leaders saying better coordination could help make communities safer. Members of the Safer Communities Task Force met Tuesday at Government Plaza to officially launch their efforts. Mayor Spiro...
Grand Bay Middle school student arrested after making violent threats
GRAND BAY, Ala (NBC 15) — A Grand Bay Middle School is facing a terrorist threat charge after the Mobile County Sheriff's Office says he threatened to shoot classmates. MCSO spokesperson Lori Myles says investigators were made aware of the threats the 14-year-old posted in a group chat Tuesday night.
Irvington man killed in single vehicle crash
MOBILE, Ala. (NBC 15) — According to ALEA, a single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 7:14 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, has claimed the life of an Irvington man. Peter San, 31, was critically injured when the 2019 Hyundai Sonata he was driving left the roadway and struck an embankment.
Holiday deal at Rich’s Car Wash
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Rich’s Car Wash is offering a holiday deal with a 20% bonus on gift card purchases. Marketing Operations Manager Elizabeth Winsor joined us on Studio 10 to discuss the deal, their Unlimited Wash Club memberships, and Rich’s upcoming 50th anniversary.
Judge revokes release of alleged kingpin’s co-defendant in Mobile drug case
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A federal judge on Tuesday ruled the sister-in-law of an alleged drug “kingpin” will remain locked up until her trial next month. Exavieria Deagnes “DD” Maxie is named in the indictment that accuses Glennie Anotonio McGee of running a multimillion-dollar drug network in the Mobile area, using...
Mobile police investigating shooting at Dauphin Street apartments
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Dec. 15, 2025 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Police are on the scene of a shooting at a Mobile apartment complex. According to the Mobile Police Department, officers were called to the South of Dauphin Apartments, located at 3105 Dauphin Street, at around 9:53 p.m., for a […]
Mobile Mayor assembles “Safer Communities Task Force” as new force against crime
It was an assembly of who's who in local public safety, health, education social services, even clergy and local industry, all gathered together with the same goal in mind. "Finding ways that we can collaborate better, " said Mobile Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis, "that we can fill in gaps, and we can make sure that every...
Juveniles detained in connection with burglary, package thefts
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Dec. 16, 2025 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Two juveniles were detained Monday after police received numerous complaints about stolen packages and car burglaries in a Mobile neighborhood. Officers were investigating complaints of package thefts and vehicle break-ins around the...
