Press Releases

Media Release 206

September 16, 2020

Reclassification-Justifiable Ruling The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have received a ruling in connection to the homicide investigation of Reginald Horn. The incident occurred on Saturday, September 12, 2020. Investigators presented the information gathered to the Jefferson County District Attorney’s office for review. Following the assessment, the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office ruled the actions […]

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BPD participating in National Faith and Blue Weekend (NFBW)

September 16, 2020

ANNOUNCING NATIONAL FAITH AND BLUE WEEKEND: A Public-Private Collaborative Effort to Build Bridges and Break Biases Law Enforcement Unites with Faith Community for a Nationwide Weekend of Resolution and Reconciliation Birmingham, Alabama – Birmingham Police Department along with other national law enforcement groups, the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS […]

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Media Release 205

September 16, 2020

Homicide Investigation Update The Birmingham Police Department reports an arrest has been made in connection to the murder of 71 year old Javanna Cotton Owens. Owens was murdered on Sunday September 13, 2020. The suspect has been identified as: Kartavius Vines, (37), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama Investigators presented the information gathered on the case to […]

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Media Release 204

September 15, 2020

Missing Person Update The Birmingham Police Department reports previously missing person Melodie Johnson has been located. Melodie Johnson was found unharmed. The investigation indicated Melodie Johnson traveled to another state on her own cognizance. Missing Person Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a missing person investigation. The Birmingham Police Department request assistance […]

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Media Release 203

September 15, 2020

Reclassification-Justifiable Ruling The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have received a ruling in connection to the homicide investigation of Stephone Lamar Jemison. The incident occurred on Friday, June 26, 2020. Investigators presented the information gathered on the case to the Jefferson County District Attorney’s office for review. Following the assessment of the information, the Jefferson […]

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