New Transit Authority CEO, Hoover Arrests: The Week In News

BIRMINGHAM, AL — This past week in the Birmingham metro, Hoover made headlines — more specifically, Hoover police — with two arrests that would likely nor be classified as routine for the community.

The first involved a man who was caught vandalizing police vehicles leading police on a pursuit through an otherwise quiet Hoover neighborhood. The other involved a 15-year-old kid who made some serious threats online against Hoover and Spain Park students.

Read those and other stories that made headlines on Patch:

Gunman In Custody After Pursuit By Hoover Police

The series of events began at the Hoover Operations Center on Lorna Road, when a man was seen slashing tires of police cruisers, and ended just after 2 a.m. when he was taken into custody in the Green Valley neighborhood.

2 Electrical Workers Killed While On Duty In Jefferson County

Two men working on electrical restoration efforts in Jefferson County Tuesday died in an accident on site in the Adger community.

Teen Charged After Online Threats Made Against Hoover Athletes

An incident involving online threats against student-athletes at Hoover High School and Spain Park High School has resulted in the arrest of a 15-year-old boy, who is charged with two counts of making terrorist threats.

Transit Authority Names New CEO

The BJCTA board of directors appointed Charlotte Shaw as executive director and chief executive officer.

Woman Arrested After Police Cruiser Stolen

A woman who was already cuffed and in custody reportedly stole the police cruiser she was in, and led multiple law enforcement agencies on a chase.