ALEA Press Releases

On Sunday, Jan. 25, at the request of the Blount County Sheriff’s Office, Special Agents with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) launched an investigation into an in-custody death. On Sunday, Jan. 25, an inmate at… Read Full Release

On Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, at approximately 6:30 p.m., a Trooper assigned to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division located a stolen 2003 Chevrolet Silverado traveling southbound on Interstate 65 into Montgomery County. The ALEA Trooper… Read Full Release

When an individual goes missing, swift coordination and clear communication can make all the difference. In recognition of National Missing Persons Day on Feb. 3, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is highlighting the critical role the Alabama Fusion Center (… Read Full Release

Due to the potential for hazardous driving conditions, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Driver License Offices located within the northern portion of the state will be closed on Monday, Jan. 26, to ensure the safety of employees and the public.All… Read Full Release

With the potential for winter weather impacts across Alabama this weekend, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is urging motorists statewide to prepare now and remain alert for hazardous road conditions, including black ice and slick roadways, as forecasts… Read Full Release

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is joining more than 70 traffic safety and advocacy groups nationwide in observing National Passenger Safety Week, January 19–26, 2026. This critical lifesaving initiative, led by We Save Lives and The National Road Safety… Read Full Release

On Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, at approximately 12:30 p.m. during the course of the manhunt, officers with the Opp Police Department along with an ALEA Special Agent encountered Matthews on the front porch of a home located on Childre Court in Opp within Covington County… Read Full Release

On Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, Special Agents with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) launched a death investigation at the request of the Bullock County Sheriff’s Office.The incident occurred near the 3000 Block of Alabama… Read Full Release

As families across Alabama prepare for holiday travel, celebrations and ringing in the New Year, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is preparing to kick off its annual “12 Days of Safety” campaign — a festive, interactive public-safety initiative designed to… Read Full Release

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is sharing the following information to provide clarification concerning fishing tournaments and the long-standing process for obtaining marine event permits in Alabama. Our goal is to ensure event organizers; anglers and… Read Full Release