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Media Release 262- Arrest Made in Woodlawn Armed Robbery Investigation

Arrest Made in Woodlawn Armed Robbery Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives have obtained a warrant for an arrest in connection to a robbery investigation in the Woodlawn Community. On Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at around 8:25 a.m., East Precinct officers were dispatched to the 200 Block of 59th Street South on report of […]

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Media Release 245- Officers Talk Juvenile Down From Roof in Woodlawn

Officers Talk Juvenile Down from Roof in Woodlawn The Birmingham Police Department (BPD) reports officers successfully talked a male juvenile down from a roof who was threatening to jump. The incident occurred on Thursday, November 16, 2023. At around 3:05 p.m., East Precinct officers received a report of a Woodlawn High School student threatening to […]

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Media Release 107- Public’s Assistance With the David Westbrook Jr. Homicide Investigation

Public’s Assistance With the David Westbrook Jr. Homicide Investigation Detectives request assistance from the public in obtaining information on a homicide that occurred on Monday, May 23, 2022, that claimed the life of David Westbrook Jr. At approximately 10:50 PM, East Precinct officers were dispatched to 135 54th Street North on report of a ShotSpotter […]

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Media Release 104-Homicide Investigation-54th Street North

Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Monday, May 23, 2022. The victim will be identified upon notification to the next of kin. At approximately 10:50 PM, East Precinct officers were dispatched to 135 54th Street North on report of a ShotSpotter alert. Officers arrived on the […]

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