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Media Release 67- BPD Announces the Arrest of Serial Armed Robbery Suspect Jakobie Smith

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 […]

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Media Release 23- Homicide Investigation- 27th Street Ensley

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. The victim has been identified as: Roman Gonzales, (48), H/M, of Bessemer, Alabama. At around 7:10 PM, West Precinct officers were dispatched to the 1400 Block of 27th Street Ensley on report of a person shot. […]

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