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Media Release 243

 Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on October 11, 2020. The victim has been identified as Deundre Whitt, (26), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. At 2:23 a.m., officers from North Precinct responded to Side Effects Night Club located at400 2nd Ave North on a call of […]

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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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Media Release 242

 Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a homicide investigation.  The incident occurred on Saturday, November 7, 2020. The victim has been identified as Ricky Ray Carlisle, (57), B/M, of Hoover, Alabama. At approximately 9:28 p.m., officers from West Precinct responded to an assault call at 3024 17th Street Ensley. Officers arrived […]

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Media Release 241

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, November 6, 2020, the suspect entered the Family Dollar located at 2003 Avenue F and demanded money from the cashier. The suspect was armed […]

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Media Release 240

Homicide Investigation Update (2) The Birmingham Police Department reports an additional arrest has been made in the murder of Devonta Reddick. Reddick was murdered on February 6, 2020. The second suspect has been identified as: Cameron Dejuan Blanding, (28), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. BPD Detectives presented information on the case to the Jefferson County District […]

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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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