Press Releases

Media Release 42- Public’s Assistance with the Nia People’s Homicide Investigation

February 17, 2023

Public’s Assistance with the Nia People’s Homicide Investigation Detectives request assistance from the public in obtaining information on a homicide that occurred on Wednesday, October 12, 2021, that claimed the life of Nia Peoples. On the morning of Wednesday, October 12, 2021, Nia Peoples was found shot and killed in the 1600 block of 8th […]

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Media Release 41- Homicide Investigation- 900 block 4th Ct W

February 16, 2023

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. The victim has been identified as: Reginald Andre Moore (55), of Birmingham, Alabama. At 10:53 PM, officers were dispatched to a residence in the 900 block of 4th Court West, on a call of a person […]

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Media Release 40 – Arrest Made in Darnell Puidokas Homicide Investigation

February 13, 2023

Arrest Made in Darnell Puidokas Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have obtained warrants for an arrest in the connection to the murder of Darnell Puidokas who was killed on Saturday, February 11, 2023.  The suspect has been identified as:   Michael Murray, (62), of Birmingham, AL   Birmingham Police Detectives presented information […]

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Media Release 39 – Homicide Investigation – Bessemer Road

February 13, 2023

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Saturday, February 11, 2023. The victim has been identified as: Darnell Michael Puidokas, (36), B/M, of Oak Park, Michigan. At around 6:10 PM, West Precinct officers were dispatched to the Chevron Gas Station (2161 Bessemer Road) on report of a […]

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Media Release 38- Arrest Made in Robbery Investigation Involving Hispanic Victims

February 10, 2023

Arrest Made in Robbery Investigation Involving Hispanic Victims The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have obtained warrants for an arrest in connection to multiple robbery investigations in Birmingham targeting the Hispanic Community. The suspect has been identified as: Taylor Haziel Montijo, (18), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. Birmingham Police Detectives presented information on the case to […]

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