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 Homicide Investigation
On April 4, 2024, at approximately 10:30 AM, patrol deputies with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, performed a welfare check at a...