Press Releases

Media Release 178- Carjacking Suspect Arrested After High-Speed Chase

September 2, 2022

Carjacking Suspect Arrested After High-Speed Pursuit / Officers Injured During Foot Chase The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have obtained warrants for an arrest in connection to a robbery (carjacking) investigation which occurred in the 1100 Block of Reverend Abraham Woods Junior Boulevard. The suspect has been identified as: Daquan Lamond Julius, (18), B/M, of […]

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Media Release 177- Homicide Investigation- 3rd Avenue Southwest

August 30, 2022

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Sunday, August 28, 2022. The victim has been identified as: Ke’mon Latrelle Nord, (20), B/M, of Bessemer, Alabama. At approximately 8:45 PM, South Precinct officers were dispatched to the 200 Block of 3rd Avenue Southwest on report of a person […]

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Media Release 176- Homicide Investigation- Finley Boulevard

August 29, 2022

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 […]

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Media Release 175- BPD Promotional Ceremony

August 25, 2022

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 […]

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Media Release 174- Arrest Made in the 20-Year Old Wesley Powell III Homicide Investigation

August 25, 2022

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 […]

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