Celebratory Gunfire is Extremely Dangerous

Celebrating the New Year by firing a weapon into the air is not only irresponsible, it is dangerous.  Property damage, injuries and even death are reported across the nation every year on holidays where fireworks are traditionally used.  Some people will take...

Hunter Found Dead After Falling From Tree Stand

Shortly before noon on December 29, 2020, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to a wooded area near the Turnberry Highlands Subdivision in Northern Jefferson County to assist a family who had found another family member deceased.  The family was...

New Scam Targets Concealed Carry Permit Owners

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has been made aware of a new scam that is targeting those who possess a Concealed Carry Permit.  The scammers are currently utilizing text messages to implement their fraudulent activity.  Those who have received the text...

Christmas Eve Shooting Injures One

Around 7:15 PM on December 24, 2020, Jefferson County Deputies were called to the 300 Block of Tammy Sue Drive in Center Point to investigate the call of a person who had been shot.  Once on the scene deputies encountered a 30 year old male who had been shot in the...