Arrest Made in Armed Robbery Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have obtained a warrant for an arrest in connection to an armed robbery investigation. On Wednesday, August 2, 2023, an adult female was robbed at gunpoint in the 5100 Block of Messer Airport Highway. The suspect has been identified as: Maurio Sanders Jr, […]
Media Release 173- BPD Officer Injured During Vehicle Pursuit
BPD Officer Injured During Vehicle Pursuit A BPD Officer was injured during a vehicle pursuit. The incident occurred on Thursday, August 10, 2023. At around 2:05 p.m., South Precinct officers were dispatched to a business in the 3400 Block of 4th Avenue South on report of a “Theft Suspect Who Had Returned to the Location.” […]
Media Release 172- Public’s Assistance with the Anthony Knight Homicide Investigation
Public’s Assistance with the Anthony Knight Homicide Investigation Detectives request assistance from the public in obtaining information on a homicide that occurred on Thursday, April 6, 2023, that claimed the life of Anthony Knight. At around 9:30 PM, West Precinct officers were dispatched to the 1400 Block of Brighton Road on report of a Person […]
Media Release 171- Woman in Custody Found Unresponsive in Birmingham City Jail Cell
Woman in Custody, Found Unresponsive in Birmingham City Jail Cell The Birmingham Police Department reports that a woman in custody was pronounced deceased after being found unresponsive in the Birmingham City Jail. The incident occurred on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. Just after 10 p.m., Birmingham City Jail staff discovered Tambrala Smith, 53, of Helena, Alabama, […]
Media Release 170- BPD Officers Arrest Violent Sexual Assault Suspect
BPD Officers Arrest Violent Sexual Assault Suspect The Birmingham Police Department would like to highlight a recent arrest our patrol officers made. On Friday, August 4, 2023, Metro Nashville PD notified East Precinct officers that a suspect wanted out of Nashville, Tennessee for Aggravated Assault and Sexual Battery charges was reportedly in the East Birmingham […]
Media Release 169- Homicide Investigation- 1st Avenue South
Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. The victim has been identified as: Frederick Douglas Berry Jr., (41), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 4:16 a.m., East Precinct officers were dispatched to the 7000 Block of 1st Avenue South on report of Shot […]
Media Release 168- Homicide Investigation- 41st Way North
Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Monday, August 7, 2023. The victim has been identified as: Darcy Joseph, (33), B/M, of Hueytown, Alabama. Just after 8:00 p.m., East Precinct officers were dispatched to the 5000 Block of 41st Way North on report of Shots Fired. […]
Media Release 167- Two Unclassified Death Investigations- 45th Place North
Two Unclassified Death Investigations The Birmingham Police Department is conducting two unclassified death investigations after an adult female and an adult male were discovered deceased in the Dr. Morrell Todd Homes Housing Community. The incident occurred on Sunday, August 6, 2023. The victims have been identified as: Saida White, (42), B/F, of Birmingham, Alabama. Antawn […]
Media Release 166- Homicide Investigation-4th Avenue South
Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Friday, August 4, 2023. The victim has been identified as: Diangelo Freeman, (56), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama At approximately 9:50 PM, East Precinct officers were dispatched to the 7400 Block of 4th Avenue South on report of a Person Shot. […]
Media Release 165- Homicide Investigation-4th Avenue Southwest
Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Friday, August 4, 2023. The victim has been identified as: Rahkeem Darnell Vanderbilt, (32), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama, At approximately 6:55 PM, South Precinct officers were dispatched to a Person Shot call at #10 4th Avenue Southwest. Officers arrived on […]
