Birmingham Police Department
Coverage of Birmingham Police Department in the Nexus archive.
- FBI says Metro Detroit investors may have been victims of an alleged sports complex investment scheme
The FBI is investigating Kenneth Bardwell and his company Motown Sports Group Holdings Inc. for allegedly defrauding investors through a sports complex development scheme in Romulus. Authorities are seeking victims and information related to the wire fraud case, which targeted Detroit-area investors between 2018 and the present.
- Birmingham pool party homeowner breaks silence, apologizes for neighborhood disruption
A Birmingham homeowner apologized for a large pool party that caused neighborhood disruption and prompted police intervention, while disputing claims it was a short-term rental event. The homeowner acknowledged traffic congestion and inconvenience to residents, and questioned the timing of citations and a resurfaced home improvement permit issue.
- Birmingham police admit pool party should have been shut down earlier after citations issued
Birmingham police responded to a large pool party at a private home that violated zoning regulations, initially not shutting it down but later dispersing the crowd after complaints about noise and traffic. The department admitted the party should have been shut down earlier, issued citations, and is reviewing its response procedures as the city considers new regulations on short-term rentals.
- Neighbors outraged after massive pool party takes over Birmingham street
Neighbors in Birmingham reported a chaotic pool party on Westchester Way, with women dancing on cars and heavy traffic causing disruptions. The homeowner denied the event was booked through a short-term rental app and stated the party was not shut down by law enforcement. The homeowner and party host received citations, and the mayor labeled the event illegal.