Officer Involved Shooting Sept. 12
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.
Crime Report for the Week of Sept. 8, 2025 Vehicle Theft - A vehicle was stolen from the 10 block of State Farm Pkwy. The vehicle was left unlocked with the key inside. 09/05/25 Narcotics Arrest - A vehicle was stopped for a witnessed violation in the 100 block of Greensprings Hwy. The driver was in possession of controlled pills and was arrested for Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance. 09/06/25 Disorderly Conduct Arrest - A subject was arrested for disorderly conduct for obstructing traffic on Lakeshore Drive near I-65. 09/07/25 Narcotics Arrest - Officers investigated a suspicious person in the 200 block of Greensprings Highway. The subject was in possession of crack cocaine and was arrested for Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance. 09/07/25 Vehicle Theft - A vehicle was stolen by force from the 10 block of State Farm Pkwy . Broken glass was left at the scene.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 1, 2025 Homewood Police Department News Release Arson Suspect Arrested On August 22nd, 2025, at approximately 2:30 PM, Homewood Police and Fire Departments responded to Walmart, located at 209 Lakeshore Parkway in Homewood, on a fire call. It was determined that a shopping cart full of items was deliberately set on fire inside the store, forcing the store to evacuate. The store was closed for the remainder of the day, and Walmart reported over $130,000 in damage due to the fire. Homewood Police Department detectives began an arson investigation. During the investigation, detectives identified the suspect as Mercutio Terrell Southall, age 40, of Birmingham. Southall is a known Black Lives Matter activist who was previously arrested and plead guilty to disorderly conduct and resisting arrest during a demonstration in downtown Homewood in 2015. He was also arrested and convicted of possessing a firearm at a demonstration in Montgomery County in 2016. Verified evidence shows Southall attending the Black Lives Matter mass protest at the Homewood Soccer Park at approximately 11:35 AM on August 22nd. Southall is seen actively engaging and conversing with protesters at the Soccer Park. Southall then leaves the Soccer Park and travels to Walmart on Lakeshore Parkway, where he fills up a shopping cart full of rags, blankets, charcoal bags, small engine fuel, and paint thinner. Southall then pre-positions the shopping cart in a clothing aisle and returns to the mass protest at the Homewood Soccer Park. When the large group leaves the Soccer Park to go to downtown Homewood, Southall is seen driving back to Walmart on Lakeshore Parkway, where he facilitates the ignition of the fire inside the store, causing a mass evacuation. After Southall was identified by Homewood Police detectives, he was arrested and charged with Arson – 1st Degree and Criminal Mischief – 1st Degree. Southall was transferred to the Jefferson County Jail, where he is currently being held without bond for the Arson – 1st Degree charge due to Aniah’s Law. The Homewood Police Department is working with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms on pursuing federal arson charges. The investigation is still ongoing, with detectives considering pursuing charges on additional participants in the future.
Crime Report for the Week of August 25, 2025 08/18/25 Narcotics Arrest - A vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation in the 10 block of Greensprings Hwy and the driver was arrested for Unlawful Possession of Marijuana. 08/18/25 Narcotics Arrest - Officers investigated a suspicious person in the 1200 block of Columbiana Rd. The subject was in possession of cocaine and was arrested for Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance. 08/21/25 UBEV - An unlocked vehicle was entered in the 200 block of Chastaine Circle and a pistol was stolen. 08/21/25 UBEV - An unlocked vehicle was entered in the 100 block of State Farm Pkwy and a wallet was stolen. 08/22/25 UBEV - An unlocked vehicle was entered in the 3100 block of Whitehall Rd and a pistol was stolen. 08/22/25 Narcotics Arrest - Officers investigated a suspicious person in the 400 block of West Valley Ave. The subject was in possession of methamphetamine and was arrested for Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance. 08/23/25 Narcotics Arrests - Officers investigated two suspicious subjects in the 1200 block of Columbiana Road. Both subjects were in possession of fentanyl and methamphetamine and were arrested for Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance. Shared from the Homewood AL PD app at https://apps.myocv.com/share/a66835209
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 23, 2025 Homewood Police Department News Release Arrests Made in Downtown Homewood On August 22nd, 2025, at approximately 2:00 PM, the Homewood Police Department began receiving multiple calls from merchants, motorists, and citizens about a large group of disorderly persons obstructing traffic on 18th Street South in downtown Homewood. Officers responded and observed a large group in the roadway obstructing traffic at multiple points on 18th Street South. The Homewood Police Department arrested six individuals for Disorderly Conduct. Three of those six individuals were armed with handguns and were additionally charged with Possessing a Firearm while Participating in a Demonstration. One of the armed individuals was also charged with Resisting Arrest. Three of the arrested individuals were from Louisiana and the other three were from Alabama. Homewood Police officers also towed a vehicle that was used to facilitate the disorderly conduct by obstructing the flow of traffic. All six arrested individuals were transported to Homewood City Jail where they posted bond and were released.
