BPD Announces the Arrest of Serial Robbery Suspect Jakobie Smith The Birmingham Police Department announces the arrest of 21-year-old Serial Robbery Suspect Jakobie Smith. Jakobie Smith, (21), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. BPD Robbery detectives sought Jakobie Smith after the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office issued at least 32 Robbery warrants for his arrest. Jakobie Smith […]
Media Release 52- Homicide Investigation- 1st Avenue North
Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Monday, March 20, 2023. The victim has been identified as: James Lee Washington, (29), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 11:30 AM, North Precinct officers were dispatched to an apartment building in the 300 Block of 1st Avenue North on […]
Media Release 217- Statement from Chief Scott Thurmond
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 […]
Media Release 214 – Homicide Investigation – 10 Block of Elba Avenue
The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Tuesday, October 25, 2022. The victim has been identified as: Keyon Pollock (22), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. On Monday, October 24, 2022, at approximately 10:10 PM, Birmingham 9-1-1 received call regarding a person shot in the 10 block of Elba Avenue. Upon […]
Media Release 206- The Birmingham Police Department Is Pushing For The Cure
The Birmingham Police Department Is Pushing For A Cure! On Monday, October 17th, 2022, the Birmingham Police Department will be hosting our “Birm- ingham Police Pushing For The Cure” Event. This event was created to honor many women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer and the lives that we have lost to the disease. […]
Media Release 188- Axon Roadshow Is Coming to the Birmingham Police Department
Axon Roadshow is Coming to the Birmingham Police Department On September 13, 2022, Axon Roadshow will be making an appearance at the Birmingham Police Department from 10:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m. at the Birmingham Police Department Headquarters (1701 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203). During the roadshow, participants will be able to view and demo Axon’s […]
Media Release 177- Homicide Investigation- 3rd Avenue Southwest
Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Sunday, August 28, 2022. The victim has been identified as: Ke’mon Latrelle Nord, (20), B/M, of Bessemer, Alabama. At approximately 8:45 PM, South Precinct officers were dispatched to the 200 Block of 3rd Avenue Southwest on report of a person […]
Media Release 7-Scam Alert
Scam Alert The Birmingham Police Department has been made aware of a recent scam attempt that has placed community members in danger of being defrauded. The scam has been described as follows: the scammer contacts the community member by cell phone and addresses the community member by name. The scammer then claims to be a […]
Media Release 311
Homicide/Assault Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Friday, December 24, 2021. The victim has been identified as: Shaun Rhudy, (42), W/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 3:20 a.m., South Precinct officers were dispatched to 1813 10th Court South (Marty’s PM) on report of a shots fired […]
Media Release 309
Juvenile Death Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a death investigation involving a juvenile. The incident occurred on Tuesday, December 21, 2021. The victim has been identified as: Jeremiah Pruitt, 13, B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. Shortly, after 9 p.m., West Precinct officers responded to the 1500 block of 51st Street Ensley on report of […]
