The Birmingham Police Department Launches the Victim Services Unit The Birmingham Police Department (BPD) is excited to announce the launch of the BPD Victim Services Unit (VSU). Background In Fall 2023, BPD was awarded the Law Enforcement-Based Victim Services (LEV) grant funded by the International Chiefs of Police Association. The grant has provided $300,000 to […]
Media Release 216- Sexual Assault Investigation- Grandview Hospital
Sexual Assault Investigation The Birmingham Police Department has launched a sexual assault investigation surrounding an employee of Grandview Hospital. The suspect has been identified as: Cornell Richards, (39), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. In September 2022, Special Victims Unit (SVU) detectives learned that a sexual assault had reportedly occurred at Grandview Hospital. The suspect in the […]
Media Release 224
Critical Missing Person Investigation Update The Birmingham Police Department reports Critical Missing Person, James Jones has been located; he is safe. Critical Missing Person Investigation 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 subject in the attached […]
Media Release 182
Critical Missing Person Investigation 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 subject in the attached photo. The missing person has been identified as: Cassidy John Green, (36), W/M, of Childersburg, Alabama. 5’9’’ 165 pounds. Cassidy John Green […]
Media Release 161
Birmingham Police Officer Arrested The Birmingham Police Department reports an arrest has been made of a Birmingham Police Officer. Matthew Wilcox was taken into custody on Saturday, July 3, 2021. On Friday, July 2, 2021, The Birmingham Police Department’s Internal Affairs Division received a complaint involving allegations of sexual misconduct involving an officer. Immediate actions […]
Media Release 133
Missing Person Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a missing person investigation. The Birmingham Police Department requests assistance from the public on locating the subject in the attached photo. The missing person has been identified as: Holli Jo Wilson, (37), W/F, 5’10’’ 190 pounds, of Birmingham, Alabama. Holli Jo Wilson’s family members […]
Media Release 119
Missing Person Investigation Update The Birmingham Police Department reports assistance in the continuing search of Shunsha Denise Hayes. Shunsha Hayes was last seen on Thursday, April 29, 2021 while she was in the 600 block of 3rd Avenue West. She is known to have several colorful barrettes in her hair. If there is anyone who […]
Media Release 118
Missing Person Investigation Update The Birmingham Police Department requests assistance in the continuing search of Joseph Entrekin. Mr. Entrekin was seen on Friday, March 19, 2021 near the Fellowship House (1625 12th Avenue South). He suffers from mental conditions which affects his judgment and behavior. If there is anyone who has information pertaining to the […]
Media Release 114
Missing Person Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a missing person investigation. The Birmingham Police Department requests assistance from the public on locating the subject in the attached photo. The missing person has been identified as: Shunsha Denise Hayes, (34), B/F, 5’6’’ 200 pounds, of Birmingham, Alabama. Shunsha Hayes was last seen […]
Media Release 113
Critical Missing Person Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting a missing person investigation. The Birmingham Police Department requests assistance from the public on locating the subject in the attached photo. The missing person has been identified as: Vanessa Andrea Ricuarte, (32), W/F, 4’11’’ 115 pounds of Gardendale, Alabama. Vanessa Ricuarte was last […]
