Inmate Deceased from Suspected Overdose

On September 1, 2022, investigators were notified of an inmate at the Jefferson County Jail in Birmingham who had died from what is thought to be an overdose.  According to corrections staff, two inmates were found in a common area and were unresponsive.  Life saving...

Suspect in Custody in Domestic Violence Homicide

Suspect Henry Edward Freeman was taken into custody earlier today and booked into the Jefferson County Jail in Birmingham at approximately 11:25 AM.  Freeman is being charged with Capital Murder in the shooting death of his son, 29-year-old, Dandrei Freeman on Sunday...

UPDATE: 8-6-22 Tragic Forestdale Homicide

On Saturday August 6, 2022 at 12:10am Jefferson County deputies began an investigation into a homicide in the 2400 block of Freemont Avenue.  Deputies found a 29 year old woman now identified as  Ayobiyi Cook deceased on the scene.  After investigation,...

Homicide Investigation in Forestdale

On Saturday August 6, 2022 at 12:10am Jefferson County Deputies received a 911 call for help at a residence in the 2400 block of Freemont Avenue in the Forestdale community.  Deputies arrived and found a 29-year-old woman deceased on the scene.  There appeared to be...