JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. —

A Birmingham man faces multiple charges including making false reports to law enforcement.

According to court documents, the charges against De`Sean Brooks involve multiple "swatting" incidents and impersonating a peace officer.

The legal documents filed regarding Brooks detailed alleged false reports during 2025, some claiming that a child was shot, there was shooting in Fairfield, a bomb, and other claims.

Court records also showed Brooks allegedly pretended to be a Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service lieutenant.

According to the legal filings, all complaints were filed Aug. 18 and swatting is classified as a Class C felony.

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