On March 9, 2021, the Mobile County District Attorney’s Office obtained a preliminary injunction against Rapid Towing in Irvington, Alabama, in a suit alleging that the company engaged in acts or practices that violated Alabama’s Deceptive Trade Practices Act. These practices included forcing customers to sign a “hold harmless agreement.” A bench trial has…
Today, District Attorney Ashley Rich and Attorney General Steve Marshal hosted a joint press conference regarding the $60,000,000 Terminix settlement and how Alabama consumers can file claims. In November 2020, District Attorney Rich and Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the historic settlement between the State of Alabama and Terminix International in response to the company’s…
Mobile County veteran prosecutor Keith Blackwood has been named the new Chief Assistant District Attorney for the Mobile County District Attorney’s Office. Blackwood was appointed by District Attorney Ashley Rich after Chief Assistant Deborah Tillman, retired earlier this month. When asked about her selection, District Attorney Rich stated, “I am honored to have Assistant District…
Mobile County Chief Assistant District Attorney Deborah Tillman has retired after 25 years of service to the Mobile County District Attorney’s Office. District Attorney Ashley Rich stated, “Deborah Tillman is remarkable, and it has truly been an honor to have her sit beside me as the Chief Assistant District Attorney for the past 10 years.…
This year, the Mobile County District Attorney’s Office has teamed up with the Mobile County Coalition against Bullying to celebrate the 7th annual Bullying Prevention Week, October 19-23, 2020. In the next seven minutes, a child in this country will be bullied. Verbal and physical bullying is commonly seen in our schools, on playgrounds, school…
The Mobile County District Attorney’s Office and the Mobile Police Department have received numerous complaints in regard to the fraudulent sale of vehicles on Facebook Marketplace and other online shops. The scheme begins with an individual going to small car lots who appear to be self-financing vehicles. The applicant will pay a small amount for…
Effective Monday, May 18, 2020, the public will be allowed to enter the ground floor of Mobile Government Plaza in order to pay money owed on criminal cases including, but not limited to, traffic tickets, court costs and fines, worthless check fees, and restitution payments. In order to ensure the safety of the public and…
In recognition of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, District Attorney Ashley Rich announces that this upcoming week is generally marked with activities in individual communities across the state and nation. However, considering the national health crisis and Alabama Governor Kay Ivey’s request of all Alabamians to “social distance,” most community events have been canceled.…
In July of 2019, Creola Mayor William Criswell met with the Mobile County District Attorney’sOffice with concerns over potential over-payments received by former City Clerk Kim Green and former Chief of Police Jerry Taylor. Our office subsequently proceeded to launch a formal investigation. The investigation revealed that both Green and Taylor received numerous unexplained checks…
