Missing Person Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a missing person investigation. The Birmingham Police Department request assistance from the public on locating the subject in the attached photo. The missing person has been identified as: Edna Grant Speed, (75), B/F, of Birmingham, Alabama. Mrs. Speed was last seen on December 6, […]
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Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Friday, December 4, 2020. The victim has been identified as Eloy Sierra, (52), H/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. Shortly after 9:30 p.m., West Precinct officers were dispatched to 521 5th Street Thomas on report of a person shot in a nearby […]
BPD announces several promotions to command staff
The Birmingham Police Department recently announced multiple promotions to command staff, including administration, captains and lieutenants positions. Administration Assistant Chief Darnell Davenport Deputy Chief Ron Sellers Captains Capt. David Rockett Capt. Harry Greenberg Capt. Anja Doyle Lieutenants Lt. Joshua Osborne Lt. Michael Pickett Lt. LaQuaylin Parhm-Mack Lt. John Green Lt. Timothy Bell Lt. Field […]
BPD plans community food giveaway for Dec. 12
The Birmingham Police Department will host a Christmas Food Giveaway on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Sheraton Birmingham Hotel. BPD’s Community Outreach and Public Education (COPE) division organized the event, which is scheduled to take place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and is a rain or shine event. Distribution of food items will […]
Deadline extended for people in need of assistance from BPD’s Toy, Coat & Shoe Drive
While the Birmingham Police Department’s collection efforts for the 2020 Toy, Coat & Shoe Drive are ongoing, the deadline for community members to sign up to receive these donations has been extended to Tuesday, December 15. Those in need of assistance can register at any of the locations below: Police Headquarters: 1710 1st Avenue North, […]
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Birmingham Police Officer Arrest The Birmingham Police Department reports an arrest has been made of a Birmingham Police Officer. Officer Gregory Irvin was arrested on Wednesday, December 2, 2020. On October 22, 2020, The Department of Human Resources alerted the Birmingham Police Department of a case filed with their agency on October 16, 2020 involving […]
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Homicide Investigation Update The Birmingham Police Department reports the Jefferson County Coroner has identified the victim in the homicide that occurred on Monday, December 1, 2020. The victim has been identified as Nathan Chandler Wooten, (20), b/m, of Birmingham, Alabama. If there is anyone who has additional information pertaining to the case, please contact the […]
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Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Monday, December 1, 2020. At approximately 11:00 a.m., Birmingham Police Department responded to the 3500 block of Avenue P on a call of a person shot. Officers from West Precinct responded and found a male victim lying in […]
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Officer Involved Shooting Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports investigators are conducting an officer involved shooting investigation. The incident occurred on Sunday, November 29, 2020. At approximately 2:42 p.m., officers from North Precinct responded to a burglary in progress call at Emmanuel Temple Church located at 433 1st Street North. An officer arrived and encountered […]
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Cold Case Murder Investigation Update The Birmingham Police Department reports and arrest has been made in the murder of Justin Lett. The suspect has been identified as Cameron Cook, (29), male of Birmingham, Alabama. After an extensive investigation, Detectives from the Birmingham Police Department’s Homicide Cold Case Unit presented information gathered on the case to […]
