Mobile, Alabama Police Detective arrested by Daphne PD for child sex abuse charges
Who Was Arrested?
Jacob Marcus Clifford, a 30-year-old detective with the Mobile Police Department in Alabama, faced arrest on December 17, 2025, by the Daphne Police Department. He now stands accused of four counts of sexual abuse of a child under 12 years old and three counts of first-degree sodomy.
Daphne police acted after a complaint surfaced on December 4, 2025, alleging abuse of a child under 12. The Baldwin County Multi-Disciplinary Team, which includes law enforcement, Alabama Department of Human Resources, the Baldwin County Child Advocacy Center, and the Baldwin County District Attorney’s Office, led the probe.
What Sparked the Investigation?
A specific report of child sexual abuse triggered the case on December 4. Investigators moved fast, culminating in Clifford’s arrest 13 days later on December 17. No direct quotes from officials appear in initial reports, but the multi-agency effort underscores the case’s gravity.
Charges Against Clifford?
Authorities charged Jacob Marcus Clifford with four counts of Sexual Abuse of a Child Less Than Twelve and three counts of Sodomy 1st Degree. FOX10 News confirmed the same: “four counts of sexual abuse of a child less than 12 years old and three counts of first-degree sodomy.”
These felonies carry severe penalties under Alabama law, though court proceedings remain pending as of December 19, 2025.
Role of Agencies Involved?
Daphne PD received the complaint and coordinated with the Baldwin County MDT for a thorough review. This team pools resources from DHR, child advocates, and prosecutors to protect victims and build cases.
Mobile PD has not issued public statements on Clifford’s employment status in available reports.
Latest Developments?
No updates beyond the December 17 arrest appear in reports checked through December 18, 2025. Court dates or bond hearings have not surfaced publicly yet. (NBC15.com) (FOX10TV.com) (FOX10 YouTube)
