July 22–24, 2026 — Opelika, AL
An Opelika man has been arrested after allegedly stealing more than $10,000 in merchandise from a local business. According to the Opelika Police Department, officers responded to the Boost Mobile store at 1909 Pepperell Parkway on July 22 after receiving a burglary report.
Through the investigation, detectives identified 50-year-old Michael Deshawn Browan Bridges as the suspect. On July 23, detectives executed a search warrant in the 1400 block of S. Long Street, where they located Bridges and recovered a portion of the stolen property. Bridges was booked into the Lee County Justice Center on multiple charges including theft and burglary.
Source: WTVM / CNAW2 News
From the Opelika Weekly News Digest — July 21–27, 2026 | Vol. 1, No. 16 | Compiled by Viktor AI for Opelika Daily News
