Today, Laderrick Hopson was found guilty by a jury of his peers of the crime of Murder. In February of 2018, Hopson senselessly shot Rodney Martin six times at a gas station in Prichard, AL. The State was represented by Assistant District Attorney Coy Morgan who stated, “The guilty verdict returned today is about justice…
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Today, Defendant Antonio Lang pled Guilty to MURDER and was sentenced to LIFE for the death of DeLauna Anderson in 2016. In the early morning hours of October 18th, 2016, DeLauna Anderson was senselessly shot and killed on the way to work. After an extensive investigation by the Mobile Police Department, Israel Hall and Antonio…
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Today, defendant Cory Miller entered a blind plea for the murder of Travis Puckett in 2016. Travis Puckett went missing around September 2, 2016, and his remains were found weeks later in a trash can on Cemetery Road in Wilmer. Through the investigation, Cory Miller was determined to be responsible for the death of…
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A probation revocation hearing was held on Thursday, April 1st, 2021, for defendant Lance Lucas who was found to be in violation of the terms and conditions of his probation by having an arrest for another horrific Domestic Violence Strangulation. In 2019, the defendant entered a blind plea to Domestic Violence Strangulation for an incident…
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Congratulations to Crystal Yarbrough for being named MCDA’s March 2021 Hero of the Month! Crystal’s passion for helping victims of human trafficking is evident in everything she does. She is currently the Alabama director for Eye Heart World and the director for the Rose Center located right here in Mobile, AL. The Rose Center…
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Today, Baly Denis Hobson pled GUILTY to Murder, Kidnapping 1st, and Robbery 1st. On Tuesday, October 16, 2018, the defendant assaulted and kidnapped his now-former girlfriend from her apartment at knifepoint and forced her to drive to Walmart. While at Walmart he robbed her of her vehicle. After leaving the parking lot, the defendant eventually…
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Each month, the Mobile County District Attorney’s Office highlights one of our standout prosecutors. This month, we would like to introduce you to Assistant District Attorney Jessica Catlin. ADA Catlin was born and raised in Sylvan Springs, Alabama, and moved to Mobile to attend the University of Mobile where she met her husband, Blake. She…
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Mobile, AL, March 16, 2021—Today, a jury found Tavoris Carlisle GUILTY of Arson 1st and Criminal Trespassing. On 3/29/17, the defendant arrived at the victim’s residence and knocked on the door to gain entry. When the victim did not answer the door the defendant set the victim’s apartment on fire. The victim, her one-year-old child,…
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On March 8, 2021, defendant Roderick Williams entered a Blind Plea in front of Judge Youngpeter to Rape 1st Degree in relation to a sexual assault that happened in October 1998. A presentence report has been ordered and the sentencing will be held on April 28, 2021, at 1:30 p.m. This case is part…
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Each month the Mobile County District Attorney’s Office spotlights one of our fantastic staff members. This month we would like to introduce you to Josie Sheaffer. The Navarre, Florida native moved to Mobile to attend the University of South Alabama and has worked for our office for over three years. She is currently a Murder…
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