Press Releases

Media Release 83- Public’s Assistance in the Mia Nickson Homicide Investigation

April 26, 2024

Public’s Assistance in the Mia Nickson Homicide Investigation Detectives request assistance from the public in obtaining information on the murder of Mia Nickson. The homicide occurred on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, in the 800 Block of Green Crest Turn.  At approximately 1:45 a.m., East Precinct officers were dispatched to a Person Shot call at a […]

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Media Release 82- BPD Launches Victim Services Unit

April 24, 2024

The Birmingham Police Department Launches the Victim Services Unit  The Birmingham Police Department (BPD) is excited to announce the launch of the BPD Victim Services Unit (VSU). Background In Fall 2023, BPD was awarded the Law Enforcement-Based Victim Services (LEV) grant funded by the International Chiefs of Police Association. The grant has provided $300,000 to […]

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Media Release 81- Operation Knight Rider

April 24, 2024

Operation Knight Rider Under the leadership of Mayor Randall Woodfin and Chief Scott Thurmond, the Birmingham Police Department has been committed to formulating a plan that is proactive in addressing the issues of exhibition driving and street racing (exhibition driving) in Birmingham. Operation Knight Rider is the Birmingham Police Department’s strategic plan at combatting exhibition […]

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Media Release 80- Homicide Investigation- Holt Avenue

April 21, 2024

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Sunday, April 21, 2024. The victim has been identified as: Richard Edwards Jr., (44), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 2:15 a.m., West Precinct officers were dispatched to a Person Shot call at a residence in the 10 Block of […]

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Media Release 79- Arrest Made in the Anthony Lambert Jr. Homicide Investigation

April 20, 2024

Arrest Made in the Anthony Lambert Jr. Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have obtained a warrant for an arrest in connection to the murder of Anthony Lambert Jr.  He was shot and killed on Thursday, April 18, 2024, in the 900 Block of 58th Street Ensley. The suspect has been identified as: […]

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