Topline: A woman escaped an allegedly deliberate car fire without injury, and a Birmingham man now faces attempted murder and stalking charges.
Published: September 10, 2026 7:04 am ET
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Charlton D. Turner
MIDFIELD, AL — A Birmingham man faces attempted murder charges after allegedly setting a vehicle on fire with a woman inside in Midfield.
Charlton D. Turner, 43, is charged with attempted murder, menacing, stalking and first-degree criminal mischief, according to AL.com. WBRC reported that police said the person inside escaped without injury.
Officers responded to the 500 block of Bessemer Super Highway around 12:30 p.m. Aug. 29. Investigators identified Turner as the suspect and alleged that he ignited the car while it was occupied.
Turner was arrested Sept. 8 at his workplace in Hoover, WBRC reported.
Midfield police are continuing the investigation and ask anyone with information to call 205-923-7575.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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Published: September 10, 2026 7:04 am ET
Charlton D. Turner
MIDFIELD, AL — A Birmingham man faces attempted murder charges after allegedly setting a vehicle on fire with a woman inside in Midfield.
Charlton D. Turner, 43, is charged with attempted murder, menacing, stalking and first-degree criminal mischief, according to AL.com. WBRC reported that police said the person inside escaped without injury.
Officers responded to the 500 block of Bessemer Super Highway around 12:30 p.m. Aug. 29. Investigators identified Turner as the suspect and alleged that he ignited the car while it was occupied.
Turner was arrested Sept. 8 at his workplace in Hoover, WBRC reported.
Midfield police are continuing the investigation and ask anyone with information to call 205-923-7575.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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Birmingham Man Accused of Setting Car on Fire With Woman Inside
A woman escaped an allegedly deliberate car fire without injury, and a Birmingham man now faces attempted murder and stalking charges.
By Staff Reports
Published: September 10, 2026 7:04 am ET
Charlton D. Turner
MIDFIELD, AL — A Birmingham man faces attempted murder charges after allegedly setting a vehicle on fire with a woman inside in Midfield.
Charlton D. Turner, 43, is charged with attempted murder, menacing, stalking and first-degree criminal mischief, according to AL.com. WBRC reported that police said the person inside escaped without injury.
Officers responded to the 500 block of Bessemer Super Highway around 12:30 p.m. Aug. 29. Investigators identified Turner as the suspect and alleged that he ignited the car while it was occupied.
Turner was arrested Sept. 8 at his workplace in Hoover, WBRC reported.
Midfield police are continuing the investigation and ask anyone with information to call 205-923-7575.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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