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.
Arrest Made in Sex Crime Case
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office reports that on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, detectives obtained 10 warrants against a 42-year-old male suspect...