Birmingham Police: Among More Than 200 Violent Offenders Arrested Since May; 23 Were For Homicides

The Birmingham Times Local law enforcement officials have made more than 200 arrests in Birmingham over the past two months for homicides, felonies, aggravated assaults and other crimes, the city announced on Thursday. With gun violence in the city far outpacing murders at this time last year, Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurmond put out a national call in April to assemble local, state and federal law enforcement officials and community partners to develop a wide-reaching public safety plan. Many members of that group were part of an interagency group that gathered last week at the CrossPlex in Birmingham. “This latest initiative resulted in the significant arrest of numerous violent offenders who would have most likely continued to victimize our citizens,” said Thurmond, surrounded by local leaders and law enforcement. “The initiative will continue, and additional arrests will be made as we work to make Birmingham a safer city for all.” Since May 10, the Chief said the initiative has led to 121 felony arrests; 23 for homicides; 22 for sexual offenses; 21 for robberies arrests and 20 illegal firearms seized. The agencies include the United District Court, Northern District of Alabama; U. S. Marshals Service; Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama;...