Judge Denies Delay in Ethics Trial
Suspended Jefferson County Probate Judge Yashiba Blanchard's request to push back her Dec. 7 trial was rejected by Chief Judge J. William Cole.
Birmingham Crime News
For readers in Birmingham, this page covers criminal activity, law enforcement operations, the justice system and public safety. Reporting follows police procedures and the judicial developments that result from them.
Accidents
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Birmingham Firefighters Control Beacon Parkway Blaze
Emergency crews responded to a residential structure fire on Beacon Parkway with no reported injuries.
Crime — General
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Felon Gets 130 Months for Gun Possession
Timothy Shane Postell, 40, of Bessemer, Alabama, was sentenced after pleading guilty in two separate firearm cases.
Criminal Justice
Birmingham Event Explored Incarceration Challenges
The Alabama Appleseed Center hosted discussions on criminal justice and reentry following film screenings.
Violence
Grand Jury Indicts Man in Birmingham Shooting Death
Ca'Darius Deonta Johnson, 20, is charged with intentional murder in the February killing of 54-year-old Lamodrick Michael Lovejoy in east Birmingham.
Financial Crime
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Birmingham Man Pleads Guilty to Ponzi Scheme Fraud
Federal prosecutors say a Florida man defrauded 27 investors of over $2 million in a fake options trading scheme.
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Birmingham reporting spans criminal incidents, law enforcement policies, court proceedings and public safety trends. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. Disparities in response times and the allocation of personnel frequently influence the focus of ongoing coverage. Shifts in department management or procedural changes often trigger significant adjustments to how safety is monitored.