Press Releases

Media Relase 90-Arrest Made in Avondale Homicide

May 3, 2022

Arrest Made in Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have obtained a warrant for an arrest in connection to the murder of Roderick Mariachi Williams Jr. He was shot and killed on Friday, April 29, 2022. A second male suffered life-threatening injuries after being shot in this incident. The suspect has been identified […]

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Media Release 89- BPD Invites You to the Women in Law Enforcement Leadership Conference

May 2, 2022

On May 12th-13th, 2022 at the Sheraton Hotel, The Birmingham Police Department will host a Women in Law Enforcement Leadership Conference. This two day conference will offer women in the law enforcement industry a chance to explore additional training and development opportunities. While focusing on our main theme, “Women Rising to the Top”, attendees will […]

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Media Release 88-Homicide Investigation-New Hill Avenue

April 30, 2022

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Saturday, April 30, 2022. The victim has been identified as: Jonathan Edmond, (30), B/M, of Bessemer, Alabama. At approximately 11:20 AM, West Precinct officers were dispatched to the 700 block of New Hill Avenue on report of a person down. […]

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Media Release 87-Homicide Investigation-2nd Avenue South

April 30, 2022

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Friday, April 29, 2022. The victim has been identified as: Roderick Mariachi Williams Jr, (25), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 10:55 PM, South Precinct officers were dispatched to the 4200 of 2nd Avenue South on report of a person […]

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Media Release 86- BPD Hosts Drug Take Back Day

April 29, 2022

BPD Hosts Drug Take Back Day On Saturday, April 30th, the Birmingham Police Department will be hosting our annual Drug Take Back Day. In partnership with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), BPD will be accepting unused and expired medication from members of the community at five convenient drop off locations starting from 10 a.m. -2 […]

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