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BPD Chief, SVU release domestic violence PSAs

Over the last seven days, the community has been affected by two high-profile, fatal domestic violence cases. On Saturday, Nov. 7, the Birmingham Police Department officers from the West Precinct received an assault call at 3024 17th Street Ensley at approximately 9:28 p.m. Upon arrival, officers located 57-year-old Ricky Ray Carlisle of Hoover, Alabama unresponsive […]

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Media Release 244

Double Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a double homicide investigation stemming from a domestic related incident. The victim has been identified as Loretta Frazier, (65), b/f, of Birmingham, Alabama. The deceased subject has been identified as Derick Williams, (40), b/m, of Birmingham, Alabama. Just after 11:00 a.m., North precinct officers […]

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BPD organizes Toy, Coat and Shoe drive

The Birmingham Police Department is hosting a Toy, Coat and Shoe drive to help community members in need. BPD’s Community Outreach and Public Education division organized the drive in partnership with 98.7 Kiss FM and Youth Towers Incorporated. Donations of new, unwrapped toys and new, unused coats and shoes can be dropped off at the […]

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BPD hosts blood drive with Lifesouth Community Blood Centers

  The Birmingham Police Department recognizes the importance of giving blood and giving back to the community. BPD will host a blood drive at the Headquarters building (1710 1st Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203) on Tuesday, Nov. 10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in partnership with Lifesouth Community Blood Centers. Blood donors will receive […]

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BPD officers help rescue two puppies

A couple of curious puppies recently fell down a deep rabbit hole and two BPD officers responded to the owners’ call for help. “I went to check on my puppies after the big storm and discovered two out of five were missing, so Thelma Lou here and Andy were gone,” Owner Linda Maxey said. “Thelma […]

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BPD plans drive-thru Halloween events for community members

Halloween 2020 The Birmingham Police Department has several events planned to help community members enjoy a safe Halloween on Saturday, October 31, 2020. BPD’s Community Outreach and Public Education division has partnered with the Birmingham Public Library to host a drive-thru Trunk or Treat from 12 to 2 p.m. at 2100 Park Place. Additional drive-thru […]

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Media Release 232

Homicide Investigation Birmingham Police Department detectives are conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. The victim has been identified as Jehudijah Davis (24), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 9:45 p.m., East Precinct Officers responded to the 4300 block of Gadsden Street on report of two people shot. Officers arrived […]

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Media Release 231

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department detectives are conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred in the on Tuesday, October 27, 2020. The victim has been identified as Mondrelle Kellogg, (25), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 5:30 p.m., officers from South Precinct responded to the 100 block of Center Street South on a call […]

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Media Release 230

Missing Person Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are requesting the assistance of the public in locating a missing person. The missing person has been identified as: Shonese Fitzpatrick (32), B/F of Birmingham, AL. At approximately 12:00 p.m., officers from East Precinct responded to a residence located in the 6000 Georgia Road to conduct […]

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Media Release 229

Homicide/ Suicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have conducted a homicide/suicide investigation. The incident occurred on Friday, October 23, 2020. The victim has been identified as Janette Cung, (74), W/F, of Birmingham, Alabama. The suspect has been identified as Jonathan Cung (74) W/M of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 4:02 a.m. officers from East […]

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