Crime Report for the Week of June 23, 2025 06/16/25 UBEV - An unlocked vehicle was entered in the 300 block of Hillmoor Lane and a firearm was stolen. 06/16/25 UBEV - An unlocked vehicle was entered in the 10 block of Aspen Cove and a firearm was stolen. 06/18/25 Narcotics Arrest - A vehicle was stopped for a traffic offense in the 200 block of Greensprings Hwy. The driver was in possession of marijuana and controlled pills and was arrested for Unlawful Possession of Marijuana and Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance. 06/19/25 DUI Arrest - A vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation in the 2900 block of Independence Drive and the driver was arrested for DUI.

Homewood Police Department News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 25th, 2025 Officer Involved Shooting Investigation – Additional Details The Homewood Police Department has seen a recent increase in criminal activity in and around our athletic complexes. On June 23rd, 2025, at around 9:30 PM, a veteran Homewood Police officer observed a vehicle parked in the back corner of the Homewood Soccer Complex parking lot located at 1800 South Lakeshore Drive. The officer approached the vehicle in his marked Homewood Police unit and observed two occupants sitting in the vehicle. As the uniformed officer approached the vehicle, he smelled the odor of marijuana. The officer ordered both occupants out of the vehicle. When the driver (Jabari Peoples) exited the vehicle, the officer observed a handgun in the door pocket of the open driver’s side door. The officer then attempted to secure Mr. Peoples in handcuffs to affect an arrest for Unlawful Possession of Marijuana and possible other charges, at which point Mr. Peoples began to actively resist. A physical struggle ensued, at which point the officer was knocked to the ground. Mr. Peoples broke away from the officer and retrieved the handgun from the open driver’s side door pocket, creating an immediate deadly threat to the officer. The officer, fearing for his safety, fired one round from his service weapon to defend himself, in accordance with Alabama state law (Title 13A-3-27(b2)). Mr. Peoples fell to the ground, still gripping the handgun in his right hand. The officer gave multiple verbal commands for Mr. Peoples to let go of the handgun. The officer then called for emergency backup as the other vehicle occupant, who had fled into the woods, began approaching the officer. The officer instructed the other occupant to sit on the curb while he removed the handgun from Mr. Peoples’ possession. Medics were then requested to respond to the scene. Backup officers arrived within one minute and thirty-six seconds after the officer’s request for assistance and immediately began rendering medical treatment to Mr. Peoples. While emergency aid was being rendered, the involved officer secured the other occupant in the back of his marked Homewood Police unit. Medical treatment of Mr. Peoples was relinquished to Homewood Fire Department paramedics upon their arrival, and he was transported to UAB Hospital. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) was immediately notified, according to the Homewood Police Department’s policy, and responded to the scene where they assumed responsibility for the investigation. The details surrounding this incident are clearly captured on the officer’s body worn camera, of which ALEA took possession. Arrangements are being made to coordinate viewing of the video by Mr. Peoples’ family. As the Homewood Police Department has relinquished the investigation to ALEA, pursuant to Code of Alabama Section 36-21-210 (2), only ALEA is authorized by law to release any recording of the incident. This sequence of events, resulting in the loss of life, is tragic and we empathize with Mr. Peoples’ family as they grieve.

Rape Suspect Arrested June 24, 2025 at 1:42:36 PM CDT On November 26th, 2024, Homewood Police officers took a report of a rape which occurred in the 10 block of Aspen Court. Homewood Police detectives interviewed the victim and were able to identify a suspect. Through further investigative work, detectives were able to confirm the suspect’s involvement using DNA evidence. Homewood detectives were able to issue arrest warrants for the suspect; however, he fled the area before he could be taken into custody. On June 24th, 2024, the Homewood Police Department with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force, arrested Jelani Adom Gooden, age 28 of Salem, Alabama, for the rape that occurred in the 10 block of Aspen Court. He was taken into custody and transported to the Homewood City Jail. Gooden was transferred to the Jefferson County Jail on the below listed charges where he is being held without bond. • Rape 1st Degree No Bond • Sodomy 1st Degree No Bond • Sexual Abuse 1st Degree $15,000 Bond • Assault 3rd Degree $6,000 Bond

Golf Carts Are Not Allowed on Public Roads in Homewood The Homewood Police Department has received reports of both children and adults driving golf carts on public roads. We want to remind all residents that traditional golf carts are not street legal under Alabama law and may not be operated on public roadways in Homewood. Children are never permitted to drive golf carts on public streets, under any circumstance. There is an important difference between golf carts and low-speed vehicles (LSVs). What Counts as a LEGAL Road Low-Speed Vehicle (LSV) in Alabama? To qualify as a legal LSV, the vehicle must: Be registered with your county and display a valid tag Be insured, just like a standard vehicle Include required safety features (seatbelts, headlights, mirrors, turn signals, child restraints if needed, etc.) Be operated by a licensed driver age 16 or older Only be driven on roads where the posted speed limit is 35 mph or less Properly registered and insured LSVs that meet these criteria may be driven on public roads in Homewood by licensed drivers. For everyone’s safety, please follow these rules and talk to your children about the dangers and legal restrictions of operating golf carts on streets.

Crime Report for the Week of June 16, 2025 June 16, 2025 at 12:03 PM 06/09/2025 UBEV - A vehicle was broken into with force and items were taken in the 100 block of West Oxmoor Road. 06/11/25 Narcotics Arrest - A vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation in the 200 block of Summit Pkwy and the driver was arrested for Unlawful Possession of Marijuana. 06/12/25 Public Intox Arrest - A disorderly subject was arrested for public intoxication in the 2800 block of Central Ave. 06/13/25 Narcotics Arrest - A vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation in the 200 block of Oxmoor Rd. The driver was in possession of fentanyl and was arrested for Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance. 06/13/25 Narcotics Arrest - A vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation in the 400 block of Greensprings Hwy. The occupants were in possession of fentanyl and cocaine and were arrested for Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance. 06/13/25 UBEV - An unlocked vehicle was entered and items stolen in the 200 block of Lakeshore Pkwy. 06/14/25 DUI Arrest - A vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation in the 400 block of Greensprings Hwy and the driver was arrested for DUI.