OPELIKA, Ala. — The Opelika Police Department released incident and arrest information covering Aug. 21 through Sept. 3, 2026. Names have been omitted from this summary.
DUI Arrests
Officers made 10 arrests for driving under the influence during the reporting period.
| Date | DUI arrests |
|---|---|
| Aug. 21 | 1 |
| Aug. 22 | 2 |
| Aug. 24 | 2 |
| Aug. 27 | 1 |
| Aug. 28 | 3 |
| Sept. 3 | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
Theft, Fraud and Property Reports
- Aug. 21 — Identity theft and theft of property, third degree, 1000 block of Fredrick Avenue
- Aug. 24 — Identity theft, 200 block of S. Ninth Street
- Aug. 24 — Fraudulent use of a credit/debit card, Best Buy, 2147 Tiger Town Parkway
- Aug. 30 — Theft of property, third degree, 2100 block of Waverly Parkway
- Sept. 3 — Theft of property, third degree, 100 block of Plum Avenue
Warrant Arrests
- Aug. 27 — Outstanding warrant for theft of property, third degree
- Aug. 30 — Outstanding warrant for organized retail theft
- Aug. 31 — Outstanding warrant for receiving stolen property, first degree
Other Notable Incidents
- Aug. 21 — Criminal mischief, first degree, 1300 block of Denson Drive
- Aug. 27 — Arrest for failure of an adult sex offender to register with law enforcement and adult sex offender in a prohibited residence location
- Aug. 31 — Criminal mischief, first degree, Rally House Auburn, 2534 Enterprise Drive
- Sept. 3 — Burglary, third degree, 200 block of Chester Avenue
By the Numbers
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| DUI arrests | 10 |
| Theft, fraud and property reports | 5 |
| Warrant arrests | 3 |
| Other incidents and arrests | 4 |
| Total items reported | 22 |
Report a Crime
Anyone with information about these or other crimes is asked to contact CrimeStoppers at 334-215-STOP (7867), toll free at 1-833-AL1-STOP, or online at www.215STOP.com. Tips may be left anonymously.
Source: Opelika Police Department
