Press Releases

Media Release 260

December 9, 2020

Missing Person Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a missing person investigation. The Birmingham Police Department request assistance from the public on locating the subject in the attached photo. The missing person has been identified as: Edna Grant Speed, (75), B/F, of Birmingham, Alabama. Mrs. Speed was last seen on December 6, […]

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Media Release 259

December 9, 2020

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Friday, December 4, 2020. The victim has been identified as Eloy Sierra, (52), H/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. Shortly after 9:30 p.m., West Precinct officers were dispatched to 521 5th Street Thomas on report of a person shot in a nearby […]

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BPD announces several promotions to command staff

December 9, 2020

The Birmingham Police Department recently announced multiple promotions to command staff, including administration, captains and lieutenants positions. Administration Assistant Chief Darnell Davenport Deputy Chief Ron Sellers   Captains Capt. David Rockett Capt. Harry Greenberg Capt. Anja Doyle Lieutenants Lt. Joshua Osborne Lt. Michael Pickett Lt. LaQuaylin Parhm-Mack Lt. John Green Lt. Timothy Bell Lt. Field […]

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BPD plans community food giveaway for Dec. 12

December 9, 2020

The Birmingham Police Department will host a Christmas Food Giveaway on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Sheraton Birmingham Hotel. BPD’s Community Outreach and Public Education (COPE) division organized the event, which is scheduled to take place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and is a rain or shine event. Distribution of food items will […]

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Deadline extended for people in need of assistance from BPD’s Toy, Coat & Shoe Drive

December 4, 2020

While the Birmingham Police Department’s collection efforts for the 2020 Toy, Coat & Shoe Drive are ongoing, the deadline for community members to sign up to receive these donations has been extended to Tuesday, December 15. Those in need of assistance can register at any of the locations below: Police Headquarters: 1710 1st Avenue North, […]

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