On Saturday November 9, 2019 at approximately 10:00pm Deputies featured on the TV show Live PD spotted a man known to have outstanding warrants for theft and drugs. The deputies attempted to make a traffic stop on the man when he accelerated in his vehicle and attempted to flee at a high rate of speed. At some point deputies lost site of the vehicle. The man continued until he caused a crash that involved multiple vehicles near Bessemer Road and Avenue W. As a result of the crash 4 people had to be transported to the hospital, some with serious injuries. ALEA (Alabama Law Enforcement Agency) is conducting the investigation into this crash.
Homicide Investigation
On Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at approximately 2:03 p.m., Jefferson County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to the 1500 block of Pratt Highway to...