Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Thursday, August 25, 2022. The victim has been identified as: Dariuse Dewayne Benson, (37), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 11:20 PM, A North Precinct officer was on patrol in the 800 Block of Finley Boulevard when he heard multiple […]
Media Release 175- BPD Promotional Ceremony
Birmingham Police Department Promotional Ceremony The Birmingham Police Department will be hosting a promotional ceremony for Police and Corrections personnel this Friday, August 26th at 9:00 AM. This ceremony will take place at the Birmingham CrossPlex (2340 CrossPlex Boulevard Birmingham, Alabama 35208). All media personnel are invited and can conduct a 1 on 1 interview […]
Media Release 174- Arrest Made in the 20-Year Old Wesley Powell III Homicide Investigation
Arrest Made in the 20-Year-Old Wesley Powell III Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have obtained a warrant for an arrest in connection to the 20-Year-Old Homicide Investigation of Wesley Powell III. On Wednesday, December 5, 2001, at around 2:15 PM, at 707 8th Avenue North (Wavaho Service Station) Wesley Powell III was […]
Media Release 171-Unclassified Death Investigation- Cambridge Street
Unclassified Death Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting an unclassified death investigation. The incident occurred on Tuesday, August 23, 2022. The victims will be identified upon notification to the next of kin. At approximately 11:15 AM, Birmingham Public Works personnel discovered two decomposed bodies in the 500 Block of Cambridge Street. The victims are […]
Media Release 168-Birmingham Police Investigate Two Killed in Traffic Accident
Birmingham Police Investigate Two Killed in Traffic Accident On Sunday, August 14, 2022, at around 1:20 AM, South Precinct officers were dispatched to 230 20th Street South (Publix Midtown) on report of a traffic accident. Officers arrived on the scene and observed a small sedan that had collided with a tree. Officers observed two unresponsive […]
Media Release 162-Arson Unclassified Death Investigation- Eufaula Avenue
Arson / Unclassified Death Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting an arson / unclassified death investigation. The incident occurred on Tuesday, August 9, 2022. The victim will be identified upon notification to the next of kin. At approximately 2:45 AM, West Precinct officers were dispatched to the 1300 Block of Eufaula Avenue on report […]
Media Release 150- The Birmingham Police Department Organizes Bookbag Giveaway Event
The Birmingham Police Department Organize Bookbag Giveaway Event On Saturday, July 30th, 2022, The Birmingham Police Department Community Outreach and Public Education Division will be hosting a Community Bookbag Giveaway event. Participants will be able to visit one of the five locations listed below from 11:00 a.m- 5:00 p.m. Bookbags will be on a first come, […]
Media Release 148- Arrest Made in the Justin Brown Homicide Investigation
Arrest Made in the Justin Brown Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have obtained warrants for two arrests in connection to the murder of Justin Brown. Mr. Brown was shot and killed on Sunday, June 19, 2022, in the 5900 Block of Warner Street. The suspects have been identified as: Ranisha Wright, (20), […]
Media Release 145- Homicide Investigation- 6th Avenue South
Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Friday, July 22, 2022. The victim has been identified as: Reed Anderson Rigsby, (23), WM, of Heflin, Alabama. At approximately 2:40 PM, South Precinct officers were dispatched to the 4500 Block of 6th Avenue South on report of a person […]
Media Release 141-Arrest Made in Homicide Investigation
Arrest Made in Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports an arrest has been made in the murder of Alonzo Colvin. The homicide occurred on Monday July 11, 2022, at Pratt Highway and Heflin Road. The suspect has been identified as: Malarie Holcomb, (32), W/F, of Birmingham, Alabama. Detectives obtained a warrant for […]
