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 Family Dollar (2003 Avenue F). The suspect has been identified as: Gilbert Coates, (33), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. The robbery occurred on Sunday, September 19, 2021, at Family Dollar (2003 […]
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Robbery Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a robbery investigation. Detectives request assistance from the public in identifying a person of interest in the attached photo. On Wednesday, September 8, 2021, in the 1700 block of Jefferson Avenue Southwest, two black males robbed (strong-arm) a female victim of her personal belongings. The […]
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Critical Missing Person Investigation Update The Birmingham Police Department reports Critical Missing Person, Turner Alan Burks, has been located; he is safe. Click to print Media Release 219-Critical Missing Person Investigation Update Critical Missing Person Investigation (Media Release 218) The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a critical missing person’s investigation. The Birmingham Police […]
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Arrest Made in Double Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have obtained warrants for two arrests made in connection to the murder of Cornelius Ja’Shawn Hilliard. Cornelius Ja’Shawn Hilliard was shot and killed on Saturday, September 4, 2021, at 9164 Parkway East. The suspects have been identified as: Jureil Dowdell, (19), B/M, of […]
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Double Homicide Investigation Update The Birmingham Police Department reports the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office has identified the second victim of a double homicide that occurred on Saturday, September 4, 2021. The victim has been identified as: Cornelius Ja’Shawn Hilliard, (21), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. The preliminary investigation suggests an argument took place inside of the […]
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Double Homicide Investigation / Multiple People Shot The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a double homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Saturday, September 4, 2021. The victims have been identified as: (1) Reginald Curtis Crawford Jr, (26), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. (2) The victim will be identified upon notification to the next of kin. At […]
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Arrests Made in Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have obtained warrants for two arrests made in connection to the murder of Hernado McJunkins. The suspects have been identified as: Ira Dexter Eaton, (29), B/M, of Irondale, Alabama. Christopher Garcia Spencer, (35), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. On Thursday, August 19, 2021, Birmingham Police […]
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BPD 150th Anniversary Celebration The Birmingham Department would like to cordially invite the public to attend our 150-year Celebration. Our Sesquicentennial Celebration will include a Live DJ, free food, food trucks, and a host of fun activities. The event will be held on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Railroad Park from 11:00 a.m. until […]
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Critical Missing Person Investigation (Media Release 201) The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a critical missing person investigation. The Birmingham Police Department requests assistance from the public on locating the child in the attached photo. Critical Missing Person: Jayce Johnson, (5), B/M light complexion Jayce Johnson was last seen in the 8100 block […]
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Robbery Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a robbery investigation. Detectives request assistance from the public in identifying a person of interest in the attached photo. On Friday, August 13, 2021, an unknown black male walked into 2321 9th Court South (South Town Market). While inside, the male attacked a community member […]
