July 1–12, 2026 — Opelika, Alabama
The Opelika Police Department has released its daily activity reports for July 1–12, 2026. Below is a summary of incidents and arrests during the reporting period.
🚗 DUI Arrests — 13 Total
Opelika police made 13 driving under the influence arrests between July 4 and July 12. The Fourth of July holiday weekend saw the heaviest DUI enforcement, with five arrests between July 4–5. An additional five DUI arrests occurred on July 11 alone.
| Date | Number of DUI Arrests |
|---|---|
| July 4 | 3 |
| July 5 | 2 |
| July 8 | 1 |
| July 10 | 1 |
| July 11 | 5 |
| July 12 | 1 |
🛒 Theft Reports — 8 Incidents
Eight theft-of-property incidents were reported across the city during the 12-day period:
- 07/01/2026 — Theft of Property, First Degree at 2000 Block of Tiger Town Parkway
- 07/02/2026 — Theft of Property, First Degree at 400 Block of Webster Road
- 07/03/2026 — Theft of Property, Third Degree at 2147 Tiger Town Parkway (Best Buy)
- 07/04/2026 — Theft of Property, Second Degree at 2400 Block of Hammonds Drive
- 07/07/2026 — Theft of Property, Second Degree at 23 Samford Avenue (Dollar General)
- 07/08/2026 — Theft of Property, Third Degree at 800 Block of Crawford Road
- 07/11/2026 — Theft of Property, First Degree at 2190 Tiger Town Parkway (Home Depot)
- 07/12/2026 — Theft of Property, Second Degree at 1100 Block of Magnolia Street
⚖️ Warrant Arrests — 4 Individuals
Four individuals were arrested on outstanding warrants during the period:
- 07/06 — Arrested on an outstanding warrant for Theft of Property, First Degree
- 07/07 — Arrested on an outstanding warrant for Organized Retail Theft (suspect identified in the Dick’s Sporting Goods theft on 05/26/2026)
- 07/07 — Arrested on outstanding warrants for Theft of Property, First Degree, and Fraudulent Use of a Credit/Debit Card
- 07/10 — Arrested on an outstanding warrant for Theft of Property, Third Degree (warrant dated 05/10/2026)
🔴 Other Notable Incidents
- 07/05 — Unlawful Breaking and Entering a Vehicle and Theft of Property, Second Degree, at 2601 Gateway Drive (Longhorns Steakhouse)
- 07/08 — Robbery, First Degree, in the 500 Block of W.E. Morton Avenue
📊 By the Numbers (July 1–12)
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| DUI Arrests | 13 |
| Theft Reports | 8 |
| Warrant Arrests | 4 |
| Vehicle Break-In | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total Incidents/Arrests | 27 |
Anyone with information on these incidents is encouraged to contact the Opelika Police Department at (334) 705-5200 or CrimeStoppers at (334) 215-STOP (7867). Tips can also be submitted online at www.215STOP.com.
Source: Opelika Police Department
