Child Predator Arrested FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 31, 2026 March 31, 2026 at 3:09 PM Homewood Police Department News Release On March 27th, 2026, Homewood Police Department investigators conducted an operation in the Edgewood area to arrest a known child predator. Chase Andrew Womble, age 41 of Sharpsburg, Georgia, was arrested for Traveling to Meet a Child for an Unlawful Sex Act. He was transferred to Jefferson County Jail where he is being held on a $60,000 bond.

Crime Report for the Week of March 23, 2026 03/09/26 Burglary - Officers investigated a residential burglary by force in the 1000 block of Columbiana Road where electronics were reported stolen. 03/13/26 Narcotics Arrest - A vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation in the 100 block of Vulcan Road. The driver was in possession of methamphetamine and heroin and was arrested for Drug Trafficking. 03/14/26 DUI Arrest - A vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation in the 200 block of Lakeshore Pkwy and the driver was arrested for DUI.

Crime Report for the Week of March 16, 2026 03/19/26 Stolen Vehicle - A vehicle was stolen from the 1800 block of 28th Avenue South.

Crime Report for the Week of March 9, 2026 Burglary - Officers investigated a business burglary in the 200 block of West Valley Ave where several items were stolen.

Crime Report for the Week of March 2, 2026 March 2, 2026 at 1:18 PM 02/28/26 Disorderly Conduct Arrest - Officers responded to a disorderly subject in the 2900 block of 16th Place S. The subject was yelling and cursing in the street and was arrested for Disorderly Conduct.

Shooting Investigation at Brookwood Hospital FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 1, 2026 On March 1st, 2026, at approximately 9:25 PM, Homewood Police responded to Brookwood Hospital, located at 2010 Medical Center Drive, on a possible shots fired call. Officers arrived on scene and found a female subject and a male subject, both deceased from gunshot wounds. Preliminary investigation by Homewood Police detectives shows that the incident is an apparent murder-suicide. The area is still active as detectives and crime scene investigators continue to process the scene.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 26, 2026 In the last month, the Homewood Police Department has taken multiple reports involving stolen utility trailers from the West Homewood area, specifically on Distribution Drive and West Oxmoor Road. After a comprehensive investigation, Homewood Police detectives were able to identify the suspect as David Gregory Lewis, age 39, of Birmingham. Detectives obtained felony Theft of Property warrants on Lewis for four separate utility trailer thefts in Homewood. Lewis was located by officers and arrested on February 19th. Lewis was transferred to Jefferson County Jail with the following charges and bonds. Theft of Property – 1st Degree, three counts ($90,000 total bond) Theft of Property – 2nd Degree, one count ($15,000 bond)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 23, 2026 The Shamrock 5k Run will be this Saturday (February 28th) in the Edgewood/Broadway neighborhood area. The event will be from 10:30 AM until about 12:30 PM. A map of the run route is below. Expect road closures and traffic delays on and around the route during this time.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 23, 2026 Homewood and Mountain Brook Fire Departments will be conducting training at the old Brookwood Mall property this week through Friday, to include simulated vehicle and structure fires.

Crime Report for the Week of February 23, 2026 02/16/26 Trailer Theft - A utility trailer was stolen from the 100 block of West Oxmoor Road. 02/16/26 Trailer Theft - A utility trailer was stolen from the 200 block of Distribution Drive. 02/18/26 Narcotics Arrest - A suspicious person was investigated in the 1900 block of 29th Ave South. The subject was in possession of methamphetamine and was arrested for Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance.

Crime Report for the Week of February 16, 2026 02/14/226 Public Intox Arrest - Officers responded to an intoxicated subject in the 200 block of Wildwood Pkwy. The subject was located and arrested for Public Intoxication. 02/15/26 Narcotics Arrest - A vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation in 100 block of Oxmoor Road. The driver was in possession of marijuana and was arrested for Unlawful Possession of Marijuana

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 9th, 2026 Drug Trafficking Suspects Arrested On December 19th, 2025, members of the Homewood Police Tactical Team, Special Investigations Unit, K9 Unit, and agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms executed a search warrant in the 1500 block of Warrior Road in Birmingham from a narcotics case which originated in Homewood. During the execution of the search warrant, Jessica Yvonne Moore (age 39) and Destiney Renee Jones (age 35), both from Birmingham, were detained. Officers recovered 28 pounds of methamphetamine, $13,000 in cash, and four firearms, one of which was stolen. Both Moore and Jones were subsequently arrested and charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Moore was additionally charged with Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance. They were transferred to Jefferson County Jail with the following bonds: Jessica Moore • Trafficking Methamphetamine $1,000,000 bond • Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance $10,000 bond • Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia $3,000 bond Destiney Jones • Trafficking Methamphetamine $500,000 bond • Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia $500 bond Additional federal criminal charges related to the case are pending.

Crime Report for the Week of February 9, 2026 2/2/26 UBEV - An unlocked vehicle was entered in the 1500 block of Sutherland Place and personal items were taken. 2/3/26 Narcotics Arrest - A vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation in the 1100 block of Greensprings Hwy. The driver was in possession of marijuana and was arrested for Unlawful Possession of Marijuana. 2/5/26 Trailer Theft - A utility trailer was stolen from the 200 block of Oxmoor Circle. 2/5/26 Trailer Theft - A utility trailer was stolen from the 200 block of Oxmoor Circle. 2/6/26 Trailer Theft - A utility trailer was stolen from the 200 block of Distribution Drive.

Crime Report for the Week of February 2, 2026 1/29/26 Disorderly Conduct Arrest - Officers responded to a disorderly subject in the roadway on 18th Street and Rosedale Drive. The subject was yelling and cussing in the middle of the roadway, obstructing traffic, and was arrested for Disorderly Conduct. 1/31/26 Narcotics Arrest - A vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation in the 200 block of Oxmoor Road. The driver was in possession of marijuana and a stolen firearm and was arrested for Unlawful Possession of Marijuana and Receiving Stolen Property.