Crow reportedly returns home; DA announces investigation closed

By The Catholic Week
MOBILE — The Archdiocese of Mobile released a statement Nov. 6 upon reports that Alex Crow had returned to the Mobile area. Crow had abandoned his assignment at Corpus Christi Parish in July and left for Europe with a young woman.  
See below for the statement in its entirety, however please note that soon after the archdiocese's statement was released, the Mobile County District Attorney's Office announced it had closed its investigation and no charges would be filed at this time.
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MOBILE — The Archdiocese of Mobile is relieved to learn that Alex Crow and the young woman with whom he left the country after abandoning his parish may have returned home to the Mobile area. 
While Crow has not contacted the Archdiocese, numerous individuals and media reports have indicated their return. The Archdiocese would like to remind everyone that Alex Crow has been removed from ministry and his priestly faculties are suspended. Therefore, Crow is not to exercise any ministry as a priest, or present himself as a priest. He is not allowed to celebrate Mass, visit school grounds, or lead any church ministries. If anyone is aware of Crow doing so, they are encouraged to contact the Archdiocese immediately at 251-434-1587.
While Crow’s behavior has been scandalous, the Archdiocese does not have any information to indicate that Crow has committed any crime. To the extent law enforcement is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding Crow’s behavior, the Archdiocese will continue to cooperate fully. 
If law enforcement has closed their investigation of Crow, the Archdiocese thanks them for their thorough and thoughtful attention to this matter. Crow’s sudden departure created scandal, hurt, and confusion within the Archdiocese. We continue to pray for God's grace to bring healing to this situation for everyone.