Bessemer City, Alabama

09/03/2026

09/02/2026

🚓OUTSTANDING POLICE WORK | CHILD SAFELY RECOVERED 🚔

The Bessemer Police Department would like to recognize our Officers and the other officers involved in the safe recovery of a 13-year-old juvenile following a multi-agency response on September 1, 2026.

After receiving a BOLO from the Moody Police Department regarding a reported child abduction and a suspect vehicle believed to be traveling westbound, our officers immediately positioned themselves along the interstate to watch for the vehicle.

Through vigilance, communication, and excellent police work, our officers spotted the suspect vehicle traveling westbound on I-20/59. Officers were able to safely stop the vehicle near Mile Marker 103, take the driver into custody, and secure the juvenile without incident.

The investigation revealed circumstances that made the juvenile’s safe recovery even more critical. What initially appeared to be a runaway situation involved an adult the juvenile had reportedly recently met through social media. Information obtained during the investigation also raised serious concerns regarding the adult and possible human-trafficking activity.

We also commend Detective of the Moody Police Department, whose investigative work utilizing Flock camera technology helped identify the suspect vehicle from an initially provided photograph.

This incident demonstrates exactly why communication and cooperation among local, state, and federal law-enforcement agencies matter. Because officers acted quickly and worked together, a 13-year-old child was safely recovered before this situation could potentially become much worse.

Excellent work, our Officers and all officers and agencies involved. Your alertness, professionalism, and commitment to protecting our children made a difference.

👏🏾 Job well done!

08/31/2026

Need a restart! LSCC is here to help.

08/24/2026

The City of Bessemer Municipal Election is tomorrow Tuesday, August 25th, 2026. Polls will be open from 7am to 7pm. The official polling places are as follows:

District 1
Fire Administration Building
1111 2nd Avenue North.

District 2
Macedonia Baptist Church
1401 26th Street North.

District 3
Community Center, South Bessemer Housing Project
2501 Clarendon Avenue.

District 4
Box 1 - The Station Church
6270 Park South Drive.

Box 2 - Parkwood Church of God
1925 S-R 150 (Highway 150).

District 5
West Hills Elementary School
710 Glenn Road.

District 6
Box 1 - Fire Station No. 4
495 Flint Hill Road.

Box 2 - Fire Station No. 5
1709 Long 12th Street North.

District 7
Box 1 - Thompson Manor
1500 Exeter Avenue

Box 2 - Kenneth E. Gulley Recreation Center
100 14th Street South.

08/22/2026

08/19/2026

🚨Community Partner Event

08/19/2026