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Yahoo
6 days ago
- General
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Birmingham police searching for missing 8-year-old
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Birmingham Police Department announced it is searching for a missing 8-year-old who was last seen Tuesday. Damon Moon Jr. was last seen at Ninth Avenue North and Center Street on Tuesday. He was reportedly last seen with his father going to a park and did not return home. They were last seen in a blue/green 2012 Ford Fusion with its tag reading '1A1BD4T.' Moon was last seen wearing a faded pink/red Alabama team shirt with an elephant on it and gray champion shorts. He is 4-foot-11, weighs around 110 pounds and has brown eyes and black hair. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- General
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Interim Birmingham deputy chief of patrol operations appointed
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Birmingham Police Department's new interim deputy chief of patrol operations was revealed Monday. Cpt. Raymond Cochran has worked for the BPD for 36 years, according to the city. He has been the commander of the narcotics division, crimes against property division, tactical operations division and south and west precincts. Brighton City Councilman Jerome McMullin charged with releasing video of double homicide during active investigation He recently served as the acting deputy chief of patrol operations. Cochran's appointment from Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin comes after deputy chief Onree Pruitt retired. Cochran, a Miles College graduate, is a veteran of Operation Desert Storm and Operation Enduring Freedom. The city also announced that Edmond Hanks, who was appointed interim assistant chief of police in November, retired Friday. The vacant post will not be filled immediately, according to the city. Michael Pickett has worked as chief of police since April 1 after assuming an interim title in November. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
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Birmingham Police Department searching for missing man
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Birmingham Police Department is searching for a missing 42-year-old man who they say could be a danger to himself and others. Rodney Lavett was last seen in Gardendale driving a silver Tesla Cybertruck. Police say he is known to carry numerous weapons. Lavett is 5'10' and weighs about 208 pounds. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the BPD at 205-328-9311. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
USA Today
25-04-2025
- USA Today
Alabama woman charged with capital murder in connection to death of father of her children
Alabama woman charged with capital murder in connection to death of father of her children An Alabama woman was taken into custody in what police are calling a "domestic-related homicide" case. According to the Birmingham Police Department, 30-year-old Shatice Jackson was charged with capital murder in connection with the death of Mickese Bostic, who was killed on April 20. Witnesses told police that Jackson ran over Bostic, "causing the vehicle to collide with him and his neighbor's house," the press release stated. WBRC and WBMA reported that Bostic, 27, was between the car and the home. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The suspect and victim have children together, and police believe one was present when the incident unfolded. Crime: Oklahoma man faces charges in connection with deadly dog-fighting camp Jackson and Bostic reportedly got into a verbal dispute According to the reports, Bostic had an Easter Sunday party at his house, where he and Jackson got into an argument. She left but later returned and allegedly committed the crime. Police said she was arrested and booked in the local jail on no bond. Local news reported that she appeared in court on April 23 but was given a new date to allow her attorney to file a notice of appearance. Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at tardrey@
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Council to 'move forward' with Mack in police chief hunt
Apr. 22—The Decatur City Council agreed Monday to "move forward with the process" with the only candidate they've interviewed for police chief. The council instructed Human Resources Director Richelle Sandlin to begin a background check on Birmingham Police Department Capt. Torry Mack. Council President Jacob Ladner said a good result could lead to the city offering the police chief job to Mack. "They will then go forward with offering a contract as part of the process," Ladner said. Sandlin also reported she received two more applications for planning director. She said she hopes that she can schedule interviews in the coming weeks. The application period for Parks and Recreation recently closed. The Youth Services director's application period closes April 30. Ladner said he hopes Sandlin will have background check results on Mack finished by the council's April 28 work session. The city received 18 applicants seeking to replace former chief Todd Pinion, who stepped down in March. The council chose to interview three of six candidates recommended by Sandlin, and two of them withdrew from consideration. Mack was the only candidate to interview Wednesday at Turner-Surles Recreation Center. The City Council interviewed the 30-year veteran of Birmingham PD for almost two hours. He is division manager of Special Operations, which includes tactical operations like SWAT, K-9, explosives, Crime Suppression Unit and snipers. He also has served on special enforcement, a crime-reduction team, an intelligence unit and a recon unit. He also previously was director of Birmingham PD's training program, did a short stint in Internal Affairs and worked in SWAT. However, he has never been a police chief. Mack had a 21-year military career in the U.S. Army and obtained the rank of master sergeant. "I thought Mack did a really good job on his interview," Ladner said. "His resume speaks for itself." Ladner estimated that close to 20 people who worked for Mack or supervised him reached out to him with "a lot of really good feedback." Among those supporters are members of the Standing In Power group. Councilman Billy Jackson said he's good with moving forward with the hiring process. "If it works out that he gets the nod through the process, I don't have any reservations about Mr. Mack at all," Jackson said. "We can always try to turn over everything that we possibly can, but I have no doubts about things we've experienced and seen from him." Councilman Kyle Pike said he appreciates Mack's continued interest in the Decatur Police Department's chief opening when other people were dropping out. "I thought last week he showed a great deal of leadership," Pike said. "He showed his ability to support his department and allow them to do what they're supposed to do. Without a doubt he has the law enforcement background, but he showed Wednesday his leadership ability and his willingness to work with others." Councilman Carlton McMasters said he's OK with moving forward with a background check on Mack, but he still wants to interview a second candidate. He pointed out the city is still accepting applications for police chief. Sandlin said she received two more last week, but they did not meet the qualifications for the police chief opening. "Capt. Mack had a really good interview, but in an ideal situation we would interview more than one person," McMasters said. "We may not have the luxury of an ideal situation, if we don't get any more (qualified) applicants." Councilman Hunter Pepper was absent from Monday's meeting. — or 256-340-2432
