by The Observer Staff | Sep 28, 2022 | Community, Featured
BY HANNAH LESTER AND KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTH OPELIKA — The recent rash of crime activity including gun violence and bomb threats against local schools has left many citizens feeling on edge. GUN VIOLENCE Following a string of shootings in Opelika over the past few...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 9, 2022 | Community, Featured
CONTRIBUTED BY LCSO Impersonating a Peace Officer LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Sheriff’s Office needs help identifying the person shown in this sketch. On Aug. 24, 2022, at approximately 4:20 p.m. CST, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call in reference to...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 31, 2022 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BYTHE OPELIKA POLICE DEPARTMENT OPELIKA — The Opelika Police Department has arrested two individuals related to an unsolved homicide from 2000. On April 23, 2000, the Opelika Police Department and rescue personnel responded to a call of an unresponsive...