Crime Report for the Week of Sept. 22, 2025 Public Intox - An intoxicated subject was arrested for public intoxication in the 400 block of West Valley Ave. 09/19/25 Narcotics Arrest - A vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation in 100 block of Vulcan Rd. The driver was in possession of methamphetamine and was arrested for Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance. 09/21/25 Narcotics Arrest - A vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation in the 200 block of Greensprings Hwy. The driver was in possession of marijuana and a stolen pistol. They were arrested for Unlawful Possession of Marijuana and Receiving Stolen Property. 09/21/25 Narcotics Arrest - A vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation in the 200 block of Oxmoor Rd. The driver was in possession of marijuana and was arrested for Unlawful Possession of Marijuana. 09/21/25 Narcotics Arrest - Officers located a disabled vehicle in the 400 block of Greensprings Hwy. The driver was intoxicated and in possession of methamphetamine. They were arrested for DUI and Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 17, 2025 Shooting Investigation At approximately 8:19 AM, Homewood Police Dispatch received calls of shots fired in the area of Lakeshore Pkwy near I-65. A black male suspect driving a red pickup truck fired multiple shots into another driver's vehicle and then left the area. The driver of the second vehicle was not injured. The suspect fled and there is not believed to be any immediate threat to the public. The Homewood Police Department is asking for any witnesses or anyone with any information to call us at 205-332-6200.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 12th, 2025 Officer Involved Shooting Investigation On September 12th, 2025, at approximately 9:40 AM, Homewood Police Officers observed a male subject on a bicycle obstructing traffic on Greensprings Highway near Valley Avenue. The subject was riding in and out of all four lanes of traffic on Greensprings Highway causing multiple traffic disruptions. Two officers made contact with the subject in the middle of the road on Greensprings Highway and asked for his identification. The subject stated that he did not want to identify himself because he had multiple outstanding warrants for his arrest. The subject also stated that he had been to prison for robbery. Officers continued to speak to the subject, and he eventually identified himself. Officers confirmed that he had four outstanding misdemeanor arrest warrants and was a convicted violent felon, with a conviction for Robbery – 1st Degree. The two officers attempted to detain the subject pending confirmation of his warrants. Per standard procedure for officer safety, officers asked if had any weapons. The subject became non-compliant and uncooperative, moving himself away from officers and into lanes of oncoming traffic. Officers gave the subject multiple commands to get out of oncoming traffic lanes. The subject continued to refuse to listen to officers and began reaching under his shirt. Officers gave the subject multiple verbal commands to stop reaching, but the subject refused commands and pulled a semi-automatic pistol from his right side. The subject chambered a round into the pistol by pulling the slide to the rear and pointed the weapon at officers, at which point they fired their duty weapons striking the subject. The subject fell to the ground and was secured by officers after they removed the pistol and three loaded magazines from his person. After the subject was secured, officers immediately began to render first aid. Homewood Fire Department medics responded and provided treatment until the subject was transported to UAB Emergency Room, where he was pronounced deceased. The Alabama Attorney General’s Office responded to the scene and is conducting the investigation. The details surrounding this incident are clearly captured on the officers’ body worn cameras, of which Attorney General’s Office investigators have taken possession. Any further questions should be directed to the Alabama Attorney General’s Office.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 10, 2025 Homewood Police Department News Release Public Lewdness Arrest On September 9th, 2025, at approximately 3:30 PM, the Homewood Police Department received multiple calls about a male exposing himself on Oxmoor Road near the Edgewood Strip. It was reported that this was the same subject that was exposing himself on September 8th in the same area. Homewood Police officers quickly responded and located the subject. While he was detained for investigative purposes, multiple citizens, who witnessed the lewd acts on both days, approached officers. Officers explained the misdemeanor warrant process to the citizens and several contacted the Homewood Municipal Court magistrate to pursue charges. The subject, Patrick Lamar Croskey, age 31, of Birmingham was arrested and charged with Public Lewdness and Disorderly Conduct. He was transported to the Homewood City Jail and is currently being held on a $2,000 bond. Additional charges are pending as more citizens who witnessed the incident are expected to come forward and sign warrants. As yesterday’s public information announcement explained, this arrest is a prime example of the citizens of Homewood partnering with the Homewood Police Department to keep our community safe. We would like to encourage the citizens of Homewood to continue to report any suspected criminal activity to the Homewood Police Department.

Sept. 9, 2025 Reporting Misdemeanor Crimes The Homewood Police Department would like to take the opportunity to provide clarity on the process of reporting and arresting for misdemeanor crimes. In accordance with the Alabama Rules of Criminal Procedure, local law enforcement may not arrest individuals for misdemeanor crimes that they did not personally witness, with the exception of Driving Under the Influence, Shoplifting, and Domestic Violence offenses. Per the Alabama Rules of Criminal Procedure, victims of misdemeanor crimes are required to follow through on prosecution. This includes filing a police report, appearing before a court magistrate to give a sworn statement, and providing proof or evidence in order for an arrest warrant to be issued. We continue to encourage our citizens to report activity which is suspicious or criminal in nature.