Drive of 18-Wheeler Arrested for DUI

On Saturday night, October 7, 2023, Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 47-year-old Rodney DeWayne Gildersleeve, for driving under the influence of alcohol. The 18-wheeler Gildersleeve was operating was traveling north in the southbound lane of Bluff...

Shots Fired in Fairfield Sunday Night

At approximately 8:53 PM on Sunday night, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the 4500 block of Gary Avenue in Fairfield on what was initially reported as an active shooter.  It was also reported that a person had been shot at this location. ...

Pedestrian Struck and Killed on Bessemer Super Highway

At approximately 8:25 PM, Friday, Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a location on Bessemer Super Highway near Sugar Ray Drive on reports of a pedestrian that had been struck by multiple vehicles and killed. The vehicle that initially struck the...

Assistance Needed in Hit and Run

Detectives with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Accident Reconstruction Team are requesting the public’s assistance with information regarding a hit and run traffic accident.  Around 8:00 PM on September 23, 2023, deputies responded to...