BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Birmingham Police Department’s High Intensity Community Oriented Police Patrol Unit responded to the Tom Brown Housing Community on Thursday due to a report of a fight that involved students from Hays Middle School.
Officers learned that several adults may have encouraged the fight between the students. Four adults, including Jasmine Heidelberg, Tiara Williams, Khadijah Weaver and Dianna Young were arrested and charged with Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor. Williams was also charged with Child Endangerment.
All four suspects were taken to the Birmingham City Jail.
Birmingham Police Chief Michael Pickett issued the following statement on the incident:
“I have two words- Parental Accountability…..…..Earlier today, a fight took place in the Tom Brown Community involving several children. In response, BPD took swift action by arresting the parents of those involved. This kind of parental neglect is a disgrace to our community and to society as a whole. As adults, we have a responsibility to serve as role models—providing the proper guidance, support, and good example for our children to follow.While BPD is committed to helping parents who are struggling with troubled children, let me be clear: we have zero tolerance for parents who encourage, promote, or facilitate violence among our youth. These swift arrests were made to send a clear message to the few parents who choose to act irresponsibly.It truly takes a village to raise and protect our children. BPD will continue to do its part to support the amazing youth of our city and ensure they have a safe and positive environment to grow in.”
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