15-year-old killed on Senior Skip Day 2002 haunts Birmingham police chief: ‘Sometimes .. things go wrong’
Interim Birmingham Police Chief Michael Pickett was a senior at Ramsay High School when 15-year-old April Jamerson was ...
BPD chief urges safety as 'Senior Skip Day' approaches; recalls 15-year-old's death
As "Senior Skip Day" approaches on Friday, March 14, Birmingham Police Interim Chief Michael Pickett is urging students to ...
Family demands justice after arrest in shooting death of James Leon Craig Jr.
The family of James Leon Craig Jr., who was fatally shot more than two months ago, is seeking further action from the ...
2 Birmingham men arrested for alleged discharging offenses
Officers then took 19-year-old Quintez Whisenant and Marquariius Washington, 22, into custody at the housing community fewer than three hours after patrol officers came to the scene. The suspects were ...
Birmingham’s plan to tackle crime, homicides is evolving after a violent year. Will it work?
Birmingham ended 2024 with 152 homicides, the highest number of killings in the city ever, breaking the record of 148 set in ...
Birmingham police bringing back familiar program, hoping to make a lasting impact on the city’s youth
While athletics remain a key component, the program is expanding its focus to include other activities aimed at mentorship ...
Birmingham Police chief delivers update on crime-fighting initiatives
During a news conference Monday, Pickett announced an eight-point plan aimed at reducing violence and strengthening community ties.
WVTM Channel 135d
'Makes them think twice': With more than 3 weeks without a Birmingham homicide, police give update on crime plan
Birmingham Interim Police Chief Michael Pickett said they combine strategy, meaningful investigations and direct pressure to ...
Police chief highlights success as Birmingham goes over three weeks without a homicide
The Birmingham Police Department announced a significant decrease in the city's homicide rate, with a 27% drop compared to ...