ALEA Press Releases

On Friday, Aug. 22, at the request of the Tallassee Police Department, Special Agents with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) launched an investigation into an officer‐involved shooting involving officers with the… Read Full Release

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) successfully concluded its “Back to School, Back to Safety” enforcement campaign last week, making its presence known across the state as students returned to classrooms. The initiative, led by ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division… Read Full Release

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is deeply saddened to announce the unexpected and sudden passing of active ALEA K-9 Matyko. On Tuesday, Aug. 12, K-9 Matyko suffered a medical emergency and passed away while being transported by his handler to a veterinary… Read Full Release

With deep respect and heavy hearts, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) announces the passing of retired K-9 Pici, a devoted and highly skilled working dog who served with distinction alongside Senior Trooper Brent Pickle in ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division.K-9… Read Full Release

As students, teachers and families across Alabama prepare for a new school year, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) encourages motorists to shift their focus and remember that “Back to School,” also means “Back to Safety.” With heavier traffic volumes… Read Full Release

On Friday, Aug. 1, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) concluded its investigation into the officer-involved shooting that occurred on Monday, June 23, involving an officer with the Homewood Police… Read Full Release

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Fusion Center (AFC) has issued a Blue Alert regarding an officer with the Scottsboro Police Department being shot on Saturday July 26. The suspect, identified as Daniel Victor McCarn, 29, a white male, 5’ 10’’, weighing… Read Full Release

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is proud to announce that Senior Trooper Jacob Manning of ALEA’s Marine Patrol Division has been named the 2025 Southern Region Officer of the Year by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA).… Read Full Release

On Wednesday, July 16, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Aviation Unit responded to assist with the safe extraction of a pilot following a plane crash in difficult terrain approximately one mile west of the Sylacauga Airport. At approximately 2:17 p.m… Read Full Release

On Thursday, July 17 at approximately 2:19 a.m., Special Agents assigned to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) launched an investigation into an officer-involved shooting that involved a deputy with the Lee County Sheriff… Read Full Release