Major Accident on Interstate I-59

On Monday June 7, 2021 at approximately 9:34pm a FedEx service truck crossed the median on Interstate 59 near exit 133 and collided with a Jefferson County Sheriff’s vehicle.  That collision resulted in a chain reaction collision with a Greyhound passenger bus. ...

Body Located in Oak Grove Creek

On May 31, 2021, around 6:00 PM, Jefferson County Deputies were dispatched to Valley Creek in Oak Grove on the report that 2 kayaker’s had located a body in the creek.  Deputies attempted to recover the body, but due to the extremely rugged terrain in the area,...

Arrest Made in Early Morning Fairfield Shooting

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Detectives have made an arrest in the May 31, 2021 shooting that occurred near Western Hills Mall in Fairfield.  Thirty seven year old Charles Porch was taken into custody late today and placed in the Jefferson County Jail.  Porch has...

Two Shot Overnight Near Western Hills Mall

At approximately 1:20 AM on Monday, May 31, 2021, a Jefferson County Deputy was performing patrol duties near Western Hills Mall when he heard multiple gunshots.  The deputy then witnessed a vehicle leave the roadway, strike a tree and come to a rest near the 7200...

Homicide in East Jefferson County Under Investigation

At approximately 9:40 PM on Monday, May 25, 2021, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to the 1000 Block of Florentine Circle to investigate the call of a person who had been shot.  They arrived on scene to find a 36 year old black male who had been...

Court Clerk Arrested for Theft

On Monday, May 10, 2021, Jefferson County Court Clerk Taraneicha Carmichael was arrested on a Theft of Property 1st Degree Warrant with a bond of $30,000. Carmichael is accused of voiding over $38,000 in cash payments to the courts and keeping the money. After a...