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Homewood PD Alabama News
Subject in Homewood Police officer-involved shooting reportedly ‘chambered a round’ before aiming at officers; Body cam turned over to state

Officers were forced to defend themselves while attempting to arrest an individual with multiple outstanding arrest warrants who was stopped for riding a bicycle in and out of traffic.

Colburn Photo Alabama News
Second suspect in BLM arson arrested; Homewood Police working with ATF to pursue federal charges

A second suspect in the arson at a Homewood Walmart has been arrested and charged with arson and criminal mischief. According to the Homewood Police Department (HPD), Lillian Colburn and Mercutio Southall worked together to start the fire that caused over $130,000 in damages after attending a Black Lives Matter protest. 

Peaches Alabama News
Homewood Police Department arrests 'Peaches,' trans homeless man for exposing himself as city’s response dominates council race

On Tuesday afternoon, Homewood Police arrested 31-year-old Patrick Lamar Croskey, who goes by the name "Peaches," charging him with public lewdness and disorderly conduct.

Mercutio Southall Mug Shot Alabama News
BLM leader arrested for Homewood Walmart arson used paint thinner and small engine fuel to cause over $130K in damages

Mercutio Southall, a key organizer of the ongoing Black Lives Matter (BLM) protests in Homewood, has been arrested for arson and criminal mischief related to the fire at the Homewood Walmart