Press Releases

Media Release 219- Arrest Made in Robbery Investigation- Pearson Avenue

October 28, 2022

Arrest Made in Robbery Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have obtained a warrant for an arrest in connection to a robbery investigation at the Best Convenience Store located at 1744 Pearson Avenue Southwest. The robbery occurred on Sunday, October 23, 2022 The suspect has been identified as: Derrick Hardy, (23), B/M, of Birmingham, […]

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Media Release 218-Public’s Assistance Areyelle Yarbrough Homicide Investigation

October 27, 2022

Public’s Assistance Areyelle Yarbrough Homicide Investigation Detectives are requesting help from the public in obtaining information on the murder investigation of Areyelle Yarbrough. The homicide occurred on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021. Just after 7:00 p.m., Birmingham Police Officers responded to W.C. Patton Park after gunfire erupted. At the time of the shooting, there were […]

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Media Release 217- Statement from Chief Scott Thurmond

October 27, 2022

Statement from Chief Scott Thurmond The Birmingham Police Department’s leadership is open to meeting with the members of the department and the Fraternal Order of Police at any time. The Birmingham Police Department began the process of reinstituting it’s Quality Circle meetings on Monday of this week in an effort to hear the concerns of […]

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Media Release 216- Sexual Assault Investigation- Grandview Hospital

October 25, 2022

 Sexual Assault Investigation The Birmingham Police Department has launched a sexual assault investigation surrounding an employee of Grandview Hospital. The suspect has been identified as: Cornell Richards, (39), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. In September 2022, Special Victims Unit (SVU) detectives learned that a sexual assault had reportedly occurred at Grandview Hospital. The suspect in the […]

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Media Release 215- Help Identify Robbery Suspect

October 25, 2022

Robbery Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a robbery investigation. Detectives requests assistance from the public in identifying a suspect in the attached photo and video. On Sunday, October 23, 2022, the Best Convenience Store (1744 Pearson Avenue Southwest) was robbed at gunpoint. The suspect reportedly walked into the business and pointed […]

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