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09/02/2026

UPDATE – PHONE SERVICE RESTORED ✅

📞 The Pelham Police Department phone system is now fully operational.

Thank you for your patience during the outage.
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ACTUALIZACIÓN – SERVICIO TELEFÓNICO RESTABLECIDO ✅

📞 El sistema telefónico del Departamento de Policía de Pelham ya se encuentra completamente operativo.

Gracias por su paciencia durante la interrupción del servicio.

09/01/2026

🚧 TRAFFIC ALERT: LEE STREET

The contractor who recently repaired Lee Street at Highway 52 will return on Tuesday, September 1, to repaint the roadway markings.

Good news...work will not begin until after the morning rush hour. Beginning around 9:00 a.m., some lanes on Lee Street will be temporarily blocked while the striping is completed.

Please use caution and expect possible delays in the area.

August 1 officially marked the retirement of Lieutenant Steve Johnson after an incredible 25 years of dedicated service ...
08/29/2026

August 1 officially marked the retirement of Lieutenant Steve Johnson after an incredible 25 years of dedicated service to the City of Pelham and the Pelham Police Department.

It is difficult to put into words how much Lt. Steve Johnson has meant to our department. Throughout his career, he served in numerous roles, including Patrol Officer, Evidence Technician, K9 Handler, Sergeant, K9 Instructor, and Lieutenant. Whether he was leading a shift, working alongside one of his K9 partners, teaching others, or simply being there when someone needed guidance, his experience and leadership made a lasting impact.

But a career like his is about more than ranks, assignments, and years of service. It is about the people you lead, the officers you mentor, the friendships you build, and the example you leave behind. Lt. Steve Johnson has helped shape generations of Pelham officers, and his influence will continue to be felt throughout our department for many years to come.

Lt. Steve Johnson, thank you simply doesn’t seem like enough. Thank you for 25 years of service, for your leadership, for the lessons, the laughs, the memories, and for always caring about the people behind the badge.

Although August 1 marked the end of your career with PPD, the impact you made here will remain for years to come.

Congratulations on your retirement, Lt. Steve Johnson. Once Pelham, always Pelham. 💙🚔🐾

Apparently, when a Dunkin’ delivery truck breaks down in front of the police department, there’s only one appropriate wa...
08/26/2026

Apparently, when a Dunkin’ delivery truck breaks down in front of the police department, there’s only one appropriate way to close the case… coffee and donuts. 😂☕🍩🚔

After last week’s unexpected “detour,” our friends at Dunkin’ stopped by to thank our officers for lending a hand, and they came bearing the essentials!

We’re always happy to help, but we have to admit… this might be one of our favorite thank you deliveries yet. 😎

Thank you, Dunkin’, for thinking of us and for the sweet surprise!

Case closed. Donuts secured. Coffee in custody. 👮‍♂️🍩☕
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Al parecer, cuando un camión de reparto de Dunkin’ se avería frente al departamento de policía, solo hay una manera apropiada de cerrar el caso… café y donas. 😂☕🍩🚔

Después del inesperado “desvío” de la semana pasada, nuestros amigos de Dunkin’ pasaron a agradecerles a nuestros oficiales por echarles una mano, ¡y trajeron consigo lo esencial!

Siempre estamos encantados de ayudar, pero tenemos que admitirlo… esta podría ser una de nuestras entregas de agradecimiento favoritas hasta ahora. 😎

¡Gracias, Dunkin’, por pensar en nosotros y por la dulce sorpresa!

Caso cerrado. Donas aseguradas. Café bajo custodia. 👮‍♂️🍩☕

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out yesterday and helped make both Cone with a Cop and the Car Show benefiting The...
08/23/2026

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out yesterday and helped make both Cone with a Cop and the Car Show benefiting The Arc of Shelby County such a success!

We loved seeing so many familiar faces and getting the chance to meet some new ones. Events like these are all about bringing our community together, and we’re grateful to everyone who spent part of their Saturday with us. 💙

And we’re not done yet… 👀

Stay tuned for all the details on our next big event, Pelham National Night Out on October 13th! 🚔🎉

We can’t wait to see everyone again!
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Un enorme GRACIAS a todos los que asistieron ayer y ayudaron a que tanto Cono con un Policía y el Show de Autos en beneficio de The Arc of Shelby County fueran todo un éxito.

Nos encantó ver a tantos rostros conocidos y tener la oportunidad de conocer a algunas personas nuevas. Eventos como estos se tratan de unir a nuestra comunidad, y estamos agradecidos con todos los que pasaron parte de su sábado con nosotros. 💙

Y aún no hemos terminado… 👀

¡Estén atentos a todos los detalles de nuestro próximo gran evento: la Noche Nacional de Pelham, el 13 de octubre! 🚔🎉

¡Estamos deseando volver a verlos a todos!

🚔🍦 TWO GREAT EVENTS. ONE FUN SATURDAY! 🚗🎉Looking for something to do tomorrow? Come spend part of your Saturday with us ...
08/21/2026

🚔🍦 TWO GREAT EVENTS. ONE FUN SATURDAY! 🚗🎉

Looking for something to do tomorrow? Come spend part of your Saturday with us and support a great cause!

🍦 CONE WITH A COP
📍 Pelham McDonald’s – 580 Cahaba Valley Road
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Come hang out with Pelham Police officers, K9 Thunder 🐾💙, and a very special guest, Grimace! 💜 Check out a police car, snap some photos, and enjoy a FREE vanilla ice cream cone! 🍦

🚘 CARS FOR A CAUSE
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Check out some awesome cars at this community festival and car show benefiting The Arc of Shelby County! ❤️

We’ll also have some of our equipment on display! Come check out our SWAT vehicle, police motorcycle, and a police vehicle equipped with the Grappler system. 🚔🏍️

Make a day of it and come see us at both events tomorrow, Saturday, August 22!

🚗 Cars, 🍦 ice cream, 🐾 K9 Thunder, 💜 Grimace, 🚔 police vehicles, and a great cause.....sounds like a pretty good Saturday to us!

We hope to see you there!
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🚔🍦 ¡DOS GRANDES EVENTOS. UN SÁBADO LLENO DE DIVERSIÓN! 🚗🎉

¿Buscas algo divertido para hacer mañana? ¡Ven a compartir parte de tu sábado con nosotros y a apoyar una gran causa!

🍦 CONE WITH A COP
📍 McDonald’s de Pelham – 580 Cahaba Valley Road
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Ven a compartir con los oficiales del Departamento de Policía de Pelham, K9 Thunder 🐾💙 y un invitado muy especial: ¡Grimace! 💜 Podrás ver de cerca un vehículo policial, tomarte fotos y disfrutar de un cono de helado de vainilla GRATIS. 🍦

🚘 CARS FOR A CAUSE
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

¡Ven a disfrutar de increíbles autos en este festival comunitario y exhibición de autos a beneficio de The Arc of Shelby County! ❤️

¡También tendremos algunos de nuestros vehículos y equipos en exhibición! Podrás ver de cerca nuestro vehículo SWAT, una motocicleta policial y un vehículo policial equipado con el sistema Grappler. 🚔🏍️

¡Aprovecha el día y visítanos en ambos eventos mañana, sábado 22 de agosto!

🚗 Autos, 🍦 helado, 🐾 K9 Thunder, 💜 Grimace, 🚔 vehículos policiales y una gran causa… ¡suena como un excelente sábado!

¡Esperamos verte allí!

Well… this is one way to get the police department’s attention. 😂🍩🚔A Dunkin’ truck broke down right in front of the Pelh...
08/21/2026

Well… this is one way to get the police department’s attention. 😂🍩🚔

A Dunkin’ truck broke down right in front of the Pelham Police Department today.

We’re not saying officers responded faster than usual… but when a truck full of donuts is involved, you don’t take any chances.

Thankfully, a wrecker was able to assist and get things moving again.

No donuts were harmed during this incident. 🍩🚔
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Bueno… esta es una manera de llamar la atención del Departamento de Policía. 😂🍩🚔

Un camión de Dunkin’ se averió justo frente al Departamento de Policía de Pelham hoy.

No estamos diciendo que los oficiales respondieron más rápido de lo normal… pero cuando hay un camión lleno de donas involucrado, ¡no se pueden correr riesgos!

Afortunadamente, una grúa pudo ayudar y poner el camión nuevamente en marcha.

Ninguna dona resultó herida durante este incidente. 🍩🚔

TRAFFIC ALERT: LEE STREET AT HIGHWAY 52
08/20/2026

TRAFFIC ALERT: LEE STREET AT HIGHWAY 52

🚧 TRAFFIC ALERT: LEE STREET AT HIGHWAY 52

Beginning Thursday, August 20, a contractor will begin pavement repairs on Lee Street at Highway 52.

Lee Street will close following the morning rush hour, between approximately 8:00 and 8:30 a.m., and reopen by 2:30 p.m. to accommodate afternoon school traffic.

The contractor expects to be on site for several days. We will share additional information about the schedule and duration of the work once repairs are underway.

Please use an alternate route and allow extra travel time. Thank you for your patience, and please pardon our progress!

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Please join us in congratulating Administrative Assistant Holly Coffman, who has been selected as the Pelham Police Depa...
08/18/2026

Please join us in congratulating Administrative Assistant Holly Coffman, who has been selected as the Pelham Police Department’s Civilian of the 2nd Quarter for 2026!

For 20 years, Holly has been an invaluable part of our department. Her extensive knowledge, exceptional organizational skills, cheerful attitude, and willingness to help others have made her a trusted resource throughout the department.

Most recently, Holly’s dedication has been evident during the department’s budget preparation, where she worked through long days and countless line items to ensure the highest standards were met.

Holly’s dedication and commitment have played an important role in our department’s success for the past two decades.

Congratulations, Holly, on this well-deserved recognition, and thank you for 20 years of dedicated service! 👏💙
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¡Acompáñenos a felicitar a la Asistente Administrativa Holly Coffman, quien ha sido seleccionada como Civil del Segundo Trimestre de 2026 del Departamento de Policía de Pelham!

Durante 20 años, Holly ha sido una parte invaluable de nuestro departamento. Su amplio conocimiento, excelentes habilidades de organización, actitud positiva y disposición para ayudar a los demás la han convertido en un recurso de confianza para todo el departamento.

Recientemente, su dedicación se destacó durante la preparación del presupuesto del departamento, trabajando largas jornadas y revisando innumerables partidas para garantizar los más altos estándares.

La dedicación y el compromiso de Holly han contribuido al éxito de nuestro departamento durante las últimas dos décadas.

¡Felicidades, Holly, por este merecido reconocimiento y gracias por 20 años de servicio y dedicación! 👏💙

Please join us in congratulating Officer Matt Harnden, who has been selected as the Pelham Police Department’s Officer o...
08/18/2026

Please join us in congratulating Officer Matt Harnden, who has been selected as the Pelham Police Department’s Officer of the Month for June 2026!

During his 10 years of service, Officer Harnden has consistently demonstrated dedication, integrity, and a strong work ethic. He currently serves as a Field Training Officer, K9 Handler, Honor Guard, and Assistant Team Leader on SWAT. He also actively assists with recruiting and helps guide potential officers through the hiring process.

Most recently, while serving as a Field Training Officer, Officer Harnden used his experience to encourage proactive policing and provide valuable hands-on training to a new officer. These efforts resulted in several self-initiated contacts that led to multiple criminal charges.

Whether on patrol, training new officers, working alongside his K9 partner, or participating in SWAT operations, Officer Harnden continues to demonstrate professionalism, dedication, and a willingness to help others.

Congratulations, Officer Harnden, on this well-deserved recognition! 👏🚔
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¡Acompáñenos a felicitar al Oficial Matt Harnden, quien ha sido seleccionado como Oficial del Mes de junio de 2026 del Departamento de Policía de Pelham!

Durante sus 10 años de servicio, el Oficial Harnden ha demostrado constantemente dedicación, integridad y una gran ética de trabajo. Actualmente se desempeña como Oficial de Entrenamiento de Campo (FTO), manejador K9, miembro de la Guardia de Honor y líder asistente del equipo SWAT. También participa activamente en el reclutamiento y ayuda a guiar a futuros oficiales durante el proceso de contratación.

Recientemente, mientras se desempeñaba como Oficial de Entrenamiento de Campo, el Oficial Harnden utilizó su experiencia para fomentar un patrullaje proactivo y brindar valiosa capacitación práctica a un nuevo oficial. Estos esfuerzos resultaron en varios contactos iniciados por los oficiales que llevaron a múltiples cargos criminales.

Ya sea patrullando, capacitando a nuevos oficiales, trabajando junto a su compañero K9 o participando en operaciones de SWAT, el Oficial Harnden continúa demostrando profesionalismo, dedicación y disposición para ayudar a los demás.

¡Felicitaciones, Oficial Harnden, por este merecido reconocimiento! 👏🚔

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