Former Mobile City Council Member Arrested for Terrorist Threats
A former Mobile, Alabama City Council member has been arrested on charges of making terrorist threats after allegedly threatening employees at a Hooters restaurant.
Portland, OR, October 29, 2026 —
A former member of the Mobile City Council has been arrested in connection with alleged terrorist threats made against employees at a Hooters restaurant. The individual, whose name was not immediately provided, was taken into custody on charges related to making terrorist threats.
The alleged incident occurred at a Hooters location in Mobile, Alabama. Authorities have stated that the former council member is accused of making threats against staff members at the establishment. The specific details of the threats made, including the date of the incident and the exact Hooters location, were not disclosed in the initial report.
Information regarding the sequence of events leading to the arrest, such as when the threats were made or when the arrest took place, has not been made public. It is also unclear what specific actions or statements constitute the basis for the terrorist threat charges. Further details about the investigation and the legal proceedings are expected to be released as the case progresses.
The Mobile Police Department is reportedly handling the investigation. At this time, information about bail, arraignment, or any upcoming court dates for the former council member was not available.
Story summarized from the original created by WALA Staff, Akim Powell on www.kptv.com, see more information here.
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