Press Releases

Media Release 189- Arrest Made in the Areyelle Yarbrough Homicide Investigation

September 8, 2023

Arrest Made in the Areyelle Yarbrough Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have obtained a warrant for an arrest in connection to the murder of Areyelle Yarbrough. Areyelle Yarbrough was shot and killed on Easter Sunday 2021, at Patton Park (1200 Sipsey Street). The suspect has been identified as: Jalynd Rayford, (22), B/M, […]

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Media Release 188- BPD Conducts Exhibition Driving Operation on 3rd Avenue West

September 8, 2023

BPD Conducts Labor Day Weekend Exhibition Driving Operation The Birmingham Police Department conducted an exhibition driving operation over the Labor Day Weekend. Officers focused on the 3rd Avenue West area. BPD officers with our Crime Suppression Team, City Wide Task Force, And Narcotics Unit conducted directed patrols in the 800 Block of 3rd Avenue West. […]

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Media Release 187- Arrest Made in the Frederick Berry Jr. Homicide Investigation

September 8, 2023

Arrest Made in the Frederick Berry Jr. Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have obtained a warrant for an arrest in connection to the murder of Frederick Berry Jr. Frederick Berry Jr. was shot and killed on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, while in the 7000 Block of 1st Avenue South. The suspect has […]

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Media Release 186- Statement from Chief Scott Thurmond

September 8, 2023

Statement From Chief Scott Thurmond     On Monday, September 4, 2023, at approximately 2:37 a.m., Birmingham Police Officers were called to Aria Lounge and Restaurant, 930 5th Avenue North, and UAB Emergency Room on several individuals shot.  Also, once several of the victims arrived at UAB Hospital by private vehicle they were fired upon again as […]

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Media Release 185- Double Homicide Investigation- 5th Avenue North

September 8, 2023

Double Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a double homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Monday, September 4, 2023. The victims have been identified as: Markiezia Atkins, (24), B/F, of Center Point, Alabama. Chaveda Willis, (33), B/F, of Birmingham, Alabama. INITIAL CALL At approximately 2:35 a.m., South Precinct officers were dispatched to UAB […]

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