Montgomery Police Department

The Montgomery Police Department has a new Chief of Police. After a national search to fill the position, Mayor Steven L. Reed is naming James “Jim” Graboys for the job. He brings more than 20 years of experience.

The City of Montgomery is urging residents to prioritize peace and compassion during the holiday season. Officials report that, historically, this time of year sees an increase in violence, particularly between individuals who know each other. These conflicts, which might otherwise be resolved peacefully, too often escalate into violence, with sometimes tragic and deadly consequences.

Alabama is reporting the seizure of more than 48,800 grams of illicit drugs through an enforcement initiative to cut down on narcotics in the state. Gov. Kay Ivey's Office reports approximately 1,700 grams of fentanyl were rounded up under Operation Free.

A shooting at a crowded party in Alabama’s capital left 13 people injured — nine of whom were shot. Officials said Sunday that four other people were injured in the subsequent chaos.

Police said that arrest warrants have been issued in connection with a riverfront brawl in Alabama's capital that drew international media attention after video showed a group of white people pummeling a Black riverboat worker, an exchange that sparked a massive fight.

Montgomery's mayor says police chief Ernest Finley is out as the city's top officer.Finley served as chief for six years after working in Atlanta for…

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The city of Montgomery is considering whether to form a citizen review board to evaluate police after decades of discussion. A…

Montgomery Police Det. Tanisha Pughsley, who was found dead on Monday, was laid to rest this Thursday. She was 27 years old.The police department led a 10…

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The former boyfriend of an Alabama police officer is charged with capital murder in her shooting death. Montgomery police say…

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — An off-duty police detective in Alabama has been fatally shot. Montgomery Police Capt. Saba Coleman told the Montgomery Advertiser…