Press Releases

BPD officers help rescue two puppies

November 2, 2020

A couple of curious puppies recently fell down a deep rabbit hole and two BPD officers responded to the owners’ call for help. “I went to check on my puppies after the big storm and discovered two out of five were missing, so Thelma Lou here and Andy were gone,” Owner Linda Maxey said. “Thelma […]

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Media Release 234

October 30, 2020

Missing Person Investigation Update At approximately 3:15 p.m., the Birmingham Police Department’s 911 Communications Division was notified of a body found inside a vacant property located at 4409 13th Ave North. Officers from South Precinct arrived and observed human remains inside the home. The investigation indicates the vacant home was being cleaned out when the […]

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Media Release 233

October 29, 2020

Missing Person Update The Birmingham Police Department reports missing person Shonese Fitzpatrick has been located. Fitzpatrick and her children have been located unharmed. Missing Person Investigation. Click to print Media Release 233-Missing Person Update-Shonese Fitzpatrick Media Release 230 The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are requesting the assistance of the public in locating a missing […]

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BPD plans drive-thru Halloween events for community members

October 29, 2020

Halloween 2020 The Birmingham Police Department has several events planned to help community members enjoy a safe Halloween on Saturday, October 31, 2020. BPD’s Community Outreach and Public Education division has partnered with the Birmingham Public Library to host a drive-thru Trunk or Treat from 12 to 2 p.m. at 2100 Park Place. Additional drive-thru […]

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Media Release 232

October 29, 2020

Homicide Investigation Birmingham Police Department detectives are conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. The victim has been identified as Jehudijah Davis (24), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 9:45 p.m., East Precinct Officers responded to the 4300 block of Gadsden Street on report of two people shot. Officers arrived […]

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