Monday, January 18 marked Birmingham Chief of Police Patrick D. Smith’s birthday. To honor and show appreciation for his leadership, dozens of officers recorded surprise video messages for Chief Smith and the compilation was posted to BPD social media accounts.
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Seeking Public Assistance in Cold Case Detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in solving the cold case murder of Richard Roberts. Roberts was murdered on March 28, 2018. At approximately 8:40 p.m., Officers responded to 1858 Francis Ave where Richard Roberts was found wounded by gunfire during a drive by shooting. The victim was outside […]
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Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Monday, January 11, 2021. The victim has been identified as Lacorey McDonald, (31), B/M, of Alabaster, Alabama. Just before 8:30 p.m., officers from East Precinct responded to St. Vincent’s East Hospital after being notified of the arrival of […]
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Arrest Made in Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports an arrest has been made in connection to the murder of 52 year old Brian Keith Fleming. Fleming was murdered on January 3, 2021. The suspect has been identified as a 17 juvenile of Birmingham, Alabama. The identity will be withheld due to the age […]
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Homicide Investigation Update Person of Interest The Birmingham Police Department is seeking the assistance from the public in locating a person of interest in the homicide of Lashawn Parrish. The homicide occurred on December 28, 2020. Officers from North Precinct responded to 1024 12th Street North on a call of person down. Officers arrived and […]
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Robbery Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is seeking assistance from the public in efforts to identify a person of interest. The robbery occurred on January 6, 2021. At approximately 4:45 a.m., West Precinct Officers responded to a call of a person shot in the 900 block of 20th Street Ensley. Officers arrived and found the […]
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Homicide Investigation Update See Original Release Below The Birmingham Police Department reports an arrest has been made in connection to the murder of Naqwaun Garner. Garner was murdered on December 7, 2020. The suspect has been identified as Raynod Sistrunk, (23), of Enterprise, Alabama. Detectives presented information gathered on the case to the Jefferson County […]
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Missing Person Investigation Update The Birmingham Police Department reports Missing Person Debra Branton has been found safe and has since been reunited with her family. Missing Person Investigation Media Release 5 The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a missing person investigation. The Birmingham Police Department requests assistance from the public on locating the […]
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Missing Person Investigation Update The Birmingham Police Department reports Missing Person Crystal Lawson has been found safe and has since been reunited with her family. Missing Person Investigation Media Release 3 The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a missing person investigation. The Birmingham Police Department requests assistance from the public on locating the […]
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Homicide Investigation Update The Birmingham Police Department reports the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim of a homicide that occurred on Monday, January 4, 2021. The victim has been identified as: Brian Fleming, (52), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. Details are limited in this investigation. If there is anyone who has additional information pertaining […]
