After an extensive investigation, detectives with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office arrested 30 year old Desmond Clopton for promoting prison contraband. Clopton was a recent graduate of the sheriff’s academy and was working as a deputy in the Bessemer County Jail. It was discovered that Clopton had been bringing in contraband to inmates in the jail. His bond is set at $3,000. The case remains under investigation.
Two Killed in West Jefferson County Collision
Shortly before 11:00 PM on Friday, April 16, 2021, Jefferson County Deputies were called to the 4800 block of Bessemer Johns Road to investigate an...