OPELIKA, Ala. β The Opelika Police Department reported eight DUI arrests, 11 theft-related incidents and two other notable crimes between Sept. 11 and Sept. 20, 2026, according to daily media releases from the department.
DUI Arrests
Officers made eight arrests for driving under the influence during the period.
| Date | DUI arrests |
|---|---|
| Sept. 12 | 1 |
| Sept. 13 | 2 |
| Sept. 15 | 1 |
| Sept. 17 | 1 |
| Sept. 19 | 1 |
| Sept. 20 | 2 |
| Total | 8 |
Theft and Property Crime Reports
- Sept. 13 β Organized retail theft at Target, 2640 Enterprise Drive; two people arrested.
- Sept. 13 β A second organized retail theft at Target, 2640 Enterprise Drive; two people arrested.
- Sept. 14 β Theft of property, second degree, 100 block of Summer Street.
- Sept. 14 β Organized retail theft at Best Buy, 2147 Tiger Town Parkway.
- Sept. 15 β Theft of property, third degree, Hampton Inn & Suites, 3000 Capps Way.
- Sept. 16 β Theft of property, second degree, 600 block of Towne Lake Parkway.
- Sept. 16 β Unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle and theft of property, second degree, Walmart Distribution Center, 3700 Northpark Drive.
- Sept. 17 β Theft of property, first degree, 3700 block of Pepperell Parkway.
- Sept. 17 β Identity theft reported in the 1100 block of Staley Avenue.
- Sept. 17 β Theft of property, third degree, 1700 block of Cherry Circle.
- Sept. 18 β Theft of property, first degree, 200 block of N. 2nd Avenue.
- Sept. 20 β Theft of property, second degree, Best Buy, 2147 Tiger Town Parkway.
Other Notable Incidents
- Sept. 13 β Unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle, 4100 block of Academy Drive.
- Sept. 15 β Discharge of a firearm into an occupied dwelling, 300 block of N. Uniroyal Road.
By the Numbers
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| DUI arrests | 8 |
| Theft / property crime reports | 12 |
| Other notable incidents | 2 |
| Total incidents reported | 22 |
Report a Crime
Anyone with information about these or other crimes can contact CrimeStoppers at 334-215-STOP (7867), toll free at 1-833-AL1-STOP, or online at 215STOP.com. Tips may be submitted anonymously.
Source: Opelika Police Department
