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Media Release 219

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 Saturday, September 26, 2020, the Circle K located at 7701 1St Avenue North was robbed. The suspect approached the clerk with a firearm as he […]

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Media Release 218

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred at 440 4th Street North on October 1, 2020. The victim has been identified as Dana Boyd II, (31), b/m, of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 5:05 p.m., officers responded to 440 4th Street North on reports of a person […]

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Event Schedule: National Faith & Blue Weekend

National Faith and Blue Weekend October 9, 2020 through October 12, 2020 Contact: Agency Coordinator Captain Janice Blackwell (205) 933-4175 Friday: October 9, 2020 Virtual Faith and Blue Weekend Community Dialogue Time: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Via: Birmingham Police Department Facebook page, CBS 42 Facebook page, and www.CBS42.com Saturday: October 10, 2020 Faith and […]

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Media Release 217

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred in the 700 block of Carline Avenue on September 30, 2020. The victim has been identified as Rodger Burr II, (41), b/m, of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 5:30 p.m., officers responded to the 700 block of Carline Avenue on […]

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Media Release 216

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at approximately 2:15 p.m. The victim has been identified as Michael Alexander McGee, (42), b/m, of Birmingham, Alabama. Officers from East Precinct responded to the 3700 block of 42nd Street North on reports of […]

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PSA: How Crime Stoppers keeps your information anonymous and rewards you for tips

Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama is a valuable service that allows community members to report crime tips anonymously and receive a cash reward when those tips help solve a felony case. More than $1 million in rewards have been distributed since the inception of Crime Stoppers locally. Tips reported to Crime Stoppers have helped solve […]

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Media Release 214

Homicide Investigation Update The Birmingham Police Department has identified the suspect in connection to the homicide of Garland Perry. The suspect has been identified as: Joshua Underwood, (88), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. Detectives presented the case to the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office for review. After an assessment of information, a Murder Warrant ($60,000 bond) […]

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Media Release 213

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Monday, September 21, 2020. The victim has been identified as Garland Perry, (86), B/F, of Birmingham, Alabama. At approximately 8:43 a.m., officer from West Precinct responded to 1633 Brookfield Lane on reports of a person assaulted. Officers arrived and was […]

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Media Release 212

Homicide Investigation Update The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim in a homicide that occurred on Sunday, September 20, 2020 in the 300 block of 72nd Street North. The victim has been identified as Melvin Nelson, (59), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. If there is anyone who has information pertaining to this incident, please […]

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Media Release 211

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a homicide Investigation. The incident occurred on Sunday, September 20, 2020 in the Elyton Village Housing community. The victim has been identified as Fannie Carter, (66), B/F, of Birmingham, Alabama. Shortly after 2:00 p.m. officers from North Precinct responded to a call of a juvenile […]

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