Neil Costes

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Earthquake recorded 70 miles off the coast of Gulf Shores

2 weeks ago | louisianafirstnews.com | Neil Costes

GULF SHORES, Ala. (WKRG) — The United States Geological Survey has recorded an earthquake off the coast of Gulf Shores Friday afternoon. According to the USGS, the 3.1 magnitude earthquake occurred around 2:40 p.m. about 70 miles off the coast. Its depth was 10 kilometers, or 6.2 miles, according to the USGS. Officials said there is no threat of a tsunami. Ed Bloodsworth contributed to this article.
Earthquake recorded 70 miles off the coast of Gulf Shores

2 weeks ago | wkrg.com | Neil Costes

GULF SHORES, Ala. (WKRG) — The United States Geological Survey has recorded an earthquake off the coast of Gulf Shores Friday afternoon. According to the USGS, the 3.1 magnitude earthquake occurred around 2:40 p.m. about 70 miles off the coast. Its depth was 6.2 miles. Officials said there is no threat of a tsunami. Ed Bloodsworth contributed to this article.
Mobile DA seeks to revoke Semmes manslaughter suspect's bond after new arrest

1 month ago | wkrg.com | Neil Costes

SEMMES, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Assistant District Attorney J. Eric Van Loock is asking a Mobile court to revoke the bond of a man previously arrested on a manslaughter charge after the man was arrested again on Thursday, according to court documents. 20-year-old Brayden Robert Hollie was arrested in October 2024 in connection with the fentanyl overdose death of 18-year-old Jayce Ward. Ward was found at a home on Vickers Road in Semmes on Aug. 6, according to previous reporting.
Mobile's HoneyKomb Brazy sentenced on federal gun charge

Feb 18, 2025 | wkrg.com | Neil Costes

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile rapper Nashon Terral Itez Jones, known as HoneyKomb Brazy, has been sentenced on federal gun charges after being arrested in December 2023 during a traffic stop. According to court documents, Jones was sentenced to 30 months in prison on Friday, with credit for the time he had served since the end of 2023. A Mobile rapper was arrested after he was found to be in possession of a gun during a traffic stop. (Photo courtesy of Mobile County Metro Jail)On Dec.
Man killed in FBI-related Gulf Shores shooting had called for a militia: Court documents

Dec 16, 2024 | wkrg.com | Neil Costes

GULF SHORES, Ala. (WKRG) — A man killed in a shooting related to a Federal Bureau of Investigation case had previously called for a militia and said government officials were “insurrectionists,” according to court documents. Alexander Hilton Randles was killed Friday during a shooting at Colonial Grand at Traditions when FBI agents attempted to serve an arrest and search warrant.
Heavy police presence near Bankhead Tunnel

Nov 18, 2024 | wkrg.com | Neil Costes

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — There is a heavy police presence near the Bankhead Tunnel in downtown Mobile. According to reports, a pedestrian was struck. We are working to get more information. This story is developing. News 5 will update this article as more information becomes available. Copyright 2024 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Man found guilty of chasing down, shooting into woman's vehicle: Mobile DA

Nov 15, 2024 | wkrg.com | Neil Costes

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A local man was found guilty of assault and shooting into an occupied vehicle after an incident in July 2023, according to the Mobile District Attorney’s Office. The Mobile DA’s Office said in a news release that Michael Norwood was found guilty Nov. 15.
Former Bayou La Batre police officer arrested on sex abuse charges: Mobile DA

Nov 12, 2024 | wkrg.com | Neil Costes

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A former Bayou La Batre police officer has been arrested on multiple sexual abuse charges, according to the Mobile County District Attorney’s Office. 38-year-old William “BJ” Squires was arrested on Nov. 12 after the DA’s office secured secret indictments from a Mobile County jury, with the warrants being executed Tuesday morning. A mugshot of William Squires (Mobile County Sheriff’s Office).
At least 2 injured after crash involving Mobile Police Department vehicle

Nov 11, 2024 | wkrg.com | Olivia Wilson |Neil Costes |Leon Petite |Kathryn Bruch

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A Mobile Police Department vehicle has been involved in a three-vehicle crash, News 5 has learned. According to reports, the crash happened shortly before noon on Monday, Nov. 11, off Government Boulevard between Azalea and Demetropolis. News 5 crews are at the scene and learned that the crash involved at least three vehicles, including the MPD patrol vehicle. Officials at the scene confirmed that at least two people were injured.
Dashcam video shows shooting suspect crash, run from police: Fort Walton Beach Police

Nov 4, 2024 | wkrg.com | Neil Costes |A'darius McCormick

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. (WKRG) — Fort Walton Beach Police officials have released dashcam footage of an Oct. 31 chase and crash involving a shooting suspect. According to an FWBPD news release, around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, officers were called to a shooting on Cape Drive NW, where they found several fired shell casings in the road and two homes with gunshots through the windows. The release said officers on the scene were able to develop a suspect and vehicle allegedly involved.