Press Releases

Media Release 39

February 15, 2021

Electronic Solicitation of a Child Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports formal charges have been filed in an investigation that was prompted from a viral social media video. The suspect has been identified as: Montez Fann, 37, b/m of Hoover, Alabama The Birmingham Police Department Special Victim’s Unit Detectives obtained a warrant for Electronic Solicitation […]

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Media Release 38

February 15, 2021

Viral Social Media Video Leads to Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports an investigation has been launched stemming from a disturbing viral Facebook video. The Birmingham Police Department was made aware of the video on Sunday February 7, 2021. The Facebook video depicted a face time call involving a minor and an adult male. The […]

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Media Release 37

February 15, 2021

Homicide Investigation Update Arrest Made The Birmingham Police Department reports an arrest has been made in the murder of Ladarius Bloxom. Bloxom was murdered on Sunday, February 7, 2021. The suspect has been identied as: Ladarius Hayes, (30), b/m, of Birmingham, Alabama. Detectives obtained a Capitol Murder warrant with the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office […]

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Media Release 36

February 10, 2021

BPD Releases 2020 End of Year Report The Birmingham Police Department is committed to transparency and providing information to community members. The 2020 End of Year Report has been made public and is available for viewing on the BPD website. An abbreviated video version of the report was posted to BPD social media accounts on […]

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Media Release 35

February 9, 2021

Homicide Investigation Update The Birmingham Police Department reports the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim of a homicide that occurred on Sunday, February 7, 2021. The victim has been identified as: Ladarius Bloxom, (30), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. The preliminary investigation suggests the victim was involved in a verbal argument with an individual […]

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