Homicide Investigation Update (See previous release below) The Birmingham Police Department reports an arrest has been made in the murder of Carl Misenrendino III. The homicide occurred on Friday, January 1, 2021. The suspect has been identified as: Issiah Williams White, (22), b/m, unknown residency Detectives presented the case to the Jefferson County District Attorney’s […]
VIDEO: Happy Birthday, Chief Smith!
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.
BPD Chief, SVU release domestic violence PSAs
Over the last seven days, the community has been affected by two high-profile, fatal domestic violence cases. On Saturday, Nov. 7, the Birmingham Police Department officers from the West Precinct received an assault call at 3024 17th Street Ensley at approximately 9:28 p.m. Upon arrival, officers located 57-year-old Ricky Ray Carlisle of Hoover, Alabama unresponsive […]
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Double Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a double homicide investigation stemming from a domestic related incident. The victim has been identified as Loretta Frazier, (65), b/f, of Birmingham, Alabama. The deceased subject has been identified as Derick Williams, (40), b/m, of Birmingham, Alabama. Just after 11:00 a.m., North precinct officers […]
Media Release 236
Officer-Involved-Shooting Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports an attempted murder/ officer involved shooting investigation is underway. Shortly before 1:00 a.m., an East Precinct officer was stopped at a traffic light in the 9400 of Parkway East when a vehicle pulled beside the patrol vehicle. The occupant of the vehicle began firing shots at the officer. […]
Volunteers Needed: “Safe Passage” Program
The Community Safety Partnership (CSP) division of the Birmingham Police Department, Housing Authority of the Birmingham District and Mayor’s Office of Peace and Policy are seeking volunteers to help provide safe walking routes for children going to and from school. Currently, the program will begin with a pilot location of the Morton Simpson Housing Community […]
#StayEngaged: Thank you for celebrating National Faith & Blue Weekend with us!
The Birmingham Police Department joined community members and faith leaders in celebrating the inaugural National Faith & Blue Weekend Oct. 9-12. Over the course of the weekend, countless positive encounters occurred as officers enjoyed open dialogue and volunteer opportunities within the community they serve. The events began Friday, Oct. 9 with a Virtual Community Dialogue […]
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Homicide Investigation Update The Birmingham Police Department reports the victim has been identified in the homicide that occurred in the 900 block of Beacon Parkway East. The victim has been identified as Jessie Merchant Birt, (24),W/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. Further developments in the case indicates the victim, Jessie Birt called 911 to report a person […]
Media Release 222
Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Monday, October 12, 2020 in the 900 block of Beacon Parkway East. The victim will be identified upon notification of next of kin. Just after 1:30 a.m., the Birmingham Police 911 Communications Division received a report of a […]
Event Schedule: National Faith & Blue Weekend
National Faith and Blue Weekend October 9, 2020 through October 12, 2020 Contact: Agency Coordinator Captain Janice Blackwell (205) 933-4175 Friday: October 9, 2020 Virtual Faith and Blue Weekend Community Dialogue Time: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Via: Birmingham Police Department Facebook page, CBS 42 Facebook page, and www.CBS42.com Saturday: October 10, 2020 Faith and […]
