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.
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Multi-Vehicle Accident on Highway 79
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is investigating a multi-vehicle accident that occurred around 9:35 this morning, August 2, 2021, on Highway...