Detectives investigating suspicious incident at Pelham gas station

Suspicious Incident

Husband and wife face two dozen charges after victim comes forward

Sex Crimes Arrests

Interim Chief Cheatwood has been with Pelham PD since 2000

Interim Chief Named

Woman critical after being stabbed, suspect charged with Attempted Murder

Stabbing Arrest

Pelham PD detectives will present important information all parents need to know

Tech Talk

Officers identify person responsible for threat against Pelham school

School Threat

Chief Larry Palmer will retire after three decades in law enforcement

Chief to Retire

Man arrested less than a week after robbing pharmacist at gunpoint

Robbery Arrest

Never send cash, gift cards or wire money to settle a "warrant" over the phone

Warrant Scam

Get back into the morning and afternoon school traffic routine

School Traffic

PELHAM PD IS HIRING

TUESDAY

NOVEMBER 19TH

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The Pelham Police Department is now accepting applications and resumes for the full time position of Police Officer.

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This position leads the city in performing police work in accordance with departmental policies, rules, regulations and standard operating procedures and receive assignments and instructions from police officers of higher rank. 

Work normally consists of routine patrol, preliminary investigations, and traffic regulation duties in a designated area/beat on an assigned shift and which may be performed in patrol vehicles or on foot. 

Work may involve an element of personal danger and employees must be able to act without direct supervision and exercise independent judgment in meeting emergencies.  

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Compensation is $46,692 - $70,002, depending on experience, education, and other training.  The City of Pelham offers an excellent benefits package.

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Completed applications and resumes may be emailed to

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The deadline to submit applications and resumes is Thursday, December 5, 2019, at 5:00PM.

HALLOWEEN SAFETY

Review this safety information, especially if you won't be accompanying your children as they Trick or Treat.

SUMMER SAFETY

As you're making your plans, review our checklist to lower the chances of coming back from vacation to realize you've been the victim of a crime. 

SCAM ALERT

Scammers never stop trying to rip people off. They're constantly coming up with new tactics to trick people out of thousands of dollars,.

ASSAULT

Report assault when it happens, even if you do not believe it to be "serious."

RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY

In almost half of all residential burglaries, thieves simply breeze in through unlocked doors or unlocked windows.

When you arrive home, if something looks questionable, like a slit screen, a broken window or open door - do not go in. Call the police from a cell phone or a neighbor's house.

STREET ROBBERY 

When walking to your car at night, have your keys in your hand and be ready to open the door.

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Try to avoid walking alone on the street after 9 p.m. If you must walk alone at night, use well-lit roads, with as much car traffic as possible, and walk near the curb.

THEFT FROM VEHICLES

The best and only way to prevent thefts from motor vehicles is never to leave valuables in your car unattended - particularly electronic goods such as cellular phones and laptop computers. 

AUTO THEFT

Door locks and ignition keys are called "first layer" anti-theft devices. Of course, every vehicle has them, but they sometimes offer no deterrent to a determined thief.

COMMERCIAL BURGLARY

Light all entrances, including alleys, with vandal-proof fixtures. Leave lights on inside the establishment overnight and on weekends.

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COMMERCIAL ROBBERY

Keep cash to a minimum with frequent, irregular deposits or a "drop safe".

Use visible stickers or signs to advertise the cash control policy.

SEXUAL ASSAULT

Be aware of the surroundings when walking down the street. Walk briskly and confidently.

At night, try to avoid walking alone, particularly after 9 p.m. Stick to main streets with as much car and foot traffic as possible.

Avoid areas with excessive trees and bushes, dark streets, alleys, and other "shortcuts."