Sexual Assault Suspect Arrested

July 15, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 9, 2026

 

Sexual Assault Suspect Arrested

 

Following an investigation by the Homewood Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division, a massage therapist formerly employed at Escape Day Spa in Homewood has been arrested on charges of sexual abuse. Matthew Owen Jones, age 44, from Sterrett, Alabama is charged with two counts of Sexual Abuse – 1st Degree. He has been transferred to Jefferson County Jail on a $30,000 bond. 

 

The investigation began after two women separately reported allegations of inappropriate sexual conduct during massage appointments. Detectives with the Homewood Criminal Investigations Division conducted a thorough investigation, which resulted in the arrest of Jones. As the case remains active, no additional details regarding the victims or the investigation will be released at this time.

 

The Homewood Police Department commends the victims for coming forward and encourages anyone who may have experienced similar conduct or who has information related to this investigation to contact the Homewood Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division at 205-332-6217.

New Procedures for Animal Calls

October 5, 2026
The City of Homewood, The Police Department, and Homewood Animal Control are excited to announce a new partnership with the Greater Birmingham Humane Society. The city contract for strays will be handled by GBHS at 6227 5th Ave N, beginning Monday (October 5th) until the new building opens on Sydney Dr. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Saturday 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM; and closed on Sunday. The phone number is ( 205) 591-6522 , if you are looking for your animal. You will be able to pick up at 6227 5th Ave. N in Birmingham. The fee schedule is as follows: If your animal is unaltered, there is a $50.00 fee; $30.00 impound fee; $20.00 rabies fee (if you do not have proof of rabies vaccine); and a $50.00 City fee. There are also some new procedures associated with this change: Homewood will no longer respond to wildlife calls (i.e. raccoons, possums, snakes, coyotes, foxes, etc.). Citizens can call Complete Animal Removal, and they will take care of the wildlife issue. Call: (256) 455-0000 Homewood will not pick up strays after hours; this will be handled by Animal Control on the next business day. Any after-hours calls will be for extreme emergencies only. All correspondence must go through our dispatch non-emergency number for strays. (205) 332-6200 option, #2.

HPD is Hiring!

September 30, 2026
The Homewood Police Department is taking applications for the position of Police Officer. APPLY HERE today to join our team!

Crime Report Sept. 28, 2026

September 30, 2026
Crime Report for the Week of Sept. 28, 2026 09/08/26 DUI Arrest - A vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation in the 200 block of Lakeshore Pkwy and the driver was arrested for DUI. 09/09/26 Public Intox Arrest - Officers responded to a trespassing call in the 100 block of Vulcan Road. The subject was located and arrested for Public Intoxication.

Crime Report Sept. 21, 2026

September 30, 2026
Crime Report for the Week of Sept. 21, 2026 09/15/26 UBEV - An unlocked vehicle was entered in the 100 block of Greensprings Hwy and a cell phone was taken. 09/18/26 DUI Arrest - A vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation in the 200 block of Greensprings Hwy and the driver was arrested for DUI.

Crime Report Sept. 14, 2026

September 30, 2026
Crime Report for the Week of Sept. 14, 2026 09/26/26 DUI Arrest - A vehicle was stopped in the 900 block of Valley Ave and the driver was arrested for DUI.

Crime Report Sept. 7, 2026

September 30, 2026
Crime Report for the Week of Sept. 7, 2026 08/31/26 Narcotics Arrest - A vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation in the 200 block of Oxmoor Road and the driver was arrested for Unlawful Possession of Marijuana. 09/03/26 Narcotics Arrest - A vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation in the 100 block of Greensprings Highway. The driver was in possession of methamphetamine and was arrested for Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance. 09/04/26 Public Intox Arrest - Officers responded to a disorderly person call in the 200 block of Greensprings Hwy. The subject was located and arrested for Public Intoxication.
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