Press Release: Shooting Ruled Justified
August 8, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 6, 2025
Homewood Police Department News Release
Jefferson County District Attorney Decides Officer Involved Shooting was Justified
The Homewood Police Department has been informed by the Jefferson County District Attorney Danny Carr that there will be no criminal charges filed against the Homewood police officer involved in the shooting of Jabari Peoples on June 23, 2025. After a review of the facts and circumstances, including the findings of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Carr stated the following, “this shooting is deemed justified”.
The Homewood Police Department has received requests and inquiries regarding the release of the body-worn camera footage to the public. As previously stated, pursuant to the Code of Alabama, Sections 36-21-210 and 212, the Homewood Police Department may not release the body-worn camera footage to the public. The video footage may only be disclosed to or viewed by the following parties, as defined in the below sections of the statute:
Section 36-21-212
Disclosure of Recordings.
(a) Recordings in the custody of a law enforcement agency shall be disclosed to an individual or personal representative only as provided by this article. This article does not apply to the exchange of recordings between law enforcement or prosecuting agencies. An individual requesting disclosure of a recording must make a written request to the head of the custodial law enforcement agency that states the date and approximate time of the activity captured in the recording or otherwise identifies the activity with reasonable particularity sufficient to identify the recording to which the request refers.
(c) A custodial law enforcement agency may only disclose a recording to the following:
(1) An individual whose image or voice is the subject of the recording.
(2) A personal representative of an adult individual whose image or voice is the subject of the recording if the adult individual has consented to the disclosure.
(6) A personal representative of a deceased individual whose image or voice is the subject of the recording.
(d) When disclosing a recording, the custodial law enforcement agency shall disclose only those portions of the recording that are relevant to the individual’s request.
August 10, 2026 The Homewood Police Department took home the win Friday night in the National Night Out Battle of the Badges softball game, defeating our friends over at the Fire Department. That's the second series win of the year for HPD over HFD! A special congratulations to #14 Officer Teter who, before the game, stepped up to the plate and claimed the Home Run Derby title!  Huge thanks to everyone who came out to support National Night Out. These events are what make our community strong - neighbors, first responders, and good times all around!
Crime Report for the Week of August 3, 2026 07/29/26 Stolen Vehicle Arrest - A vehicle was stopped in the 200 block of Lakeshore Pkwy. The vehicle was confirmed to be stolen and the drover was arrested for Receiving Stolen Property. 07/30/26 Narcotics Arrest - Officers responded to a suspicions person call in the 400 block of Greensprings Hwy. The subject was in possession of fentanyl and was arrested for Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance. 08/01/26 UBEV - An unlocked vehicle was entered in the 2000 block of Medical Center Drive and a pistol was stolen.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 29, 2026 A Craftsman riding lawnmower was found this morning in the creek near the intersection of Broadway and Saulter Road. It was recovered and turned in to the Homewood Police Department as found property. If this lawn mower belongs to you, please call the Homewood PD Property Room at 205-332-6226. Proof of ownership will be required for release.
Crime Report for the Week of July 27, 2026 07/21/26 Burglary - An apartment in the 900 block of Valley Ridge Drive was burglarized and multiple electronics were stolen. 07/25/26 DUI Arrest - Officers responded to a wreck in the 500 block of Brookwood Blvd. One of the involved drivers was arrested for DUI. 07/25/26 DUI Arrest - A vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation in the 2800 block of 18th Street South and the driver was arrested for DUI.
Crime Report for the Week of July 20, 2026 07/13/26 Narcotics Arrest - A vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation in the 100 block of State Farm Pkwy. The driver was in possession of methamphetamine and fentanyl and was arrested for Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance. 07/13/26 Residential Burglary - A residence in the 1500 block of 27th Court South was burglarized and tools were stolen. 07/16/26 DUI Arrest - A vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation in the 100 block of Edgewood Blvd and the driver was arrested for DUI. 07/16/26 UBEV - An unlocked vehicle was entered in the 500 block of Hickory Knoll and personal items were stolen. 07/16/26 DUI Arrest - A vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation in the 200 block of Summit Blvd and the driver was arrested for DUI. 07/17/26 Vehicle Theft - An unlocked vehicle with the keys left inside it was stolen from the 100 block of Bonita Drive. The vehicle also contained the victim's purse and a pistol. 07/18/26 DUI Arrest - A vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation in the 3000 block of Independence Drive and the driver was arrested for DUI. 07/18/26 Robbery - A suspect armed with a handgun robbed a business in the 400 block of Greensprings Hwy and stole several hundred dollars in cash.
Crime Report for the Week of July 6, 2026 07/03/26 DUI Arrest - A vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation in the 200 block of West Valley Ave and the driver was arrested for DUI. 07/05/26 UBEV - An unlocked vehicle was entered in the 3400 block of Waverly Place and a wallet was stolen. 07/05/26 Bike Theft - An unsecured e-bike was stolen from the 200 block of Lakeshore Pkwy.
