Press Releases

Media Release 92- BPD Vice & Narcotics Unit Execute Search Warrants in Wylam

May 4, 2023

BPD Vice/Narcotics Unit Execute Search Warrants in Wylam  The Birmingham Police Department’s Vice/Narcotics Unit, with the assistance of the Tactical Operations Precinct, executed two narcotics related search warrants at residences in the 3800 Block of 7th Avenue Wylam and 4700 Block of 6th Avenue Wylam. Detectives recovered illegal narcotics and two kilo presses from the locations. Detectives recovered 9.5lbs of Heroin, […]

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Media Release 91- Homicide Investigation- Sydney Drive

May 3, 2023

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. The victim has been identified as: Monica Lynn Nichols, 59, B/F, of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 1:00 PM, South Precinct officers were dispatched to Glenbrook at Oxmoor Valley Apartment Complex (2801 Sydney Boulevard) on report of […]

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Media Release 90- Homicide Investigation- Steiner Avenue Southwest

May 2, 2023

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Monday, May 1, 2023. The victim has been identified as: Cornell Dewayne Richardson, (24), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 10:40 PM, West Precinct officers were dispatched to the 3100 Block of Steiner Avenue Southwest on report of Shots Fired. […]

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Media Release 89- Arrest Made in 2021 Double Homicide Investigation

April 28, 2023

Arrest Made in 2021 Double Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have obtained a warrant for an arrest in connection to the murder of Anthony Murray and Ronald Smith Jr. who were shot and killed in the 1100 Block of 33rd Street Southwest on Friday, November 12, 2021. The suspect has been identified […]

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Media Release 88- BPD Vice & Narcotics Unit Seize Guns and Drugs After Complaint

April 27, 2023

BPD Vice/Narcotics Unit Seize Guns and Drugs After Complaint The Birmingham Police Department’s Vice/ Narcotics Unit executed a narcotics search warrant at a residence in the 4000 Block of Danbury Circle Birmingham, Alabama 35243, after receiving a complaint about drug activity. Detectives recovered 6 Assault Rifles, 6 Handguns, 4 Rifles, 2 Shotguns, 1 Suppressor, and a […]

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