Deputy Sheriff Arrested

On Sunday August 8, 2021 at approximately 10:30pm Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputy Somer Ross was arrested for harassment and disorderly conduct.  Somer Ross was on administrative leave while the Birmingham Police Department completes an investigation into the...

2 Shot in Fairfield

Shortly before noon on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office received multiple calls regarding shots fired in the 400 block of 57th Street in Fairfield. Callers also advised that there were 2 male victims that had been struck by...

Male Struck and Killed While Reportedly Sitting in Roadway

At 3:12 AM on August 1, 2021, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the intersection of Queenstown Road and Alabama Boulevard on reports that a male was sitting in the middle of the roadway.  A few moments later, a second call was received from...

Retired Deputy Arrested

On June 30, 2021, we were made aware of allegations of Sexual Abuse against a former Jefferson County Deputy Sheriff.  After a thorough investigation, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Division presented evidence to the Jefferson County District...