Press Releases

Media Release 274

December 17, 2020

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Wednesday, December 16, 2020. The victim has been identified as Jason Ford, (21), b/m, of Bessemer, Alabama. Just after 6:00 p.m., the Birmingham Police Department’s 911 Communications Division received a call of a person shot in the alley […]

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Media Release 273

December 17, 2020

Wanted Person Alert See Media Release 235 for Original Details The Birmingham Police Department is seeking assistance from the public in locating a suspect involved in a robbery and assault at Metro PCS located at 800 Graymont Avenue. The incident occurred on October 30, 2020. The suspect has been identified as Daniel Johnson, (30), B/M, […]

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Media Release 272: BPD announces release of new smartphone app

December 14, 2020

The Birmingham Police Department is excited to announce the release of a smartphone application. This app will serve as a new way for the police department to connect with Birmingham residents and visitors, providing information quickly and efficiently to anyone with a smartphone. Download our app nearly effortlessly through a QR Code! Simply focus your […]

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Media Release 271

December 14, 2020

Homicide Investigation Update The Birmingham Police Department reports the Jefferson County Coroner’s has identified the victim of a homicide that occurred on Saturday, December 12, 2020. The victim has been identified as Corey Duskin, (29), b/m, of Birmingham, Alabama. The preliminary investigation suggest the victim was possibly involved in some type of verbal altercation prior […]

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Media Release 270

December 14, 2020

Homicide Investigation Update The Birmingham Police Department reports the Jefferson County Coroner has identified the victim of a homicide that occurred on Thursday, December 10, 2020. An arrest has been made in this investigation. The victim has been identified as Maxim Voronetsky, (34), w/m, transient. On December 10, 2020 the suspect was taken into custody. […]

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