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Homicide Investigation in Center Point
October 13, 2019

On Sunday October 13, 2019 at 6:57pm Jefferson County deputies were dispatched to the1800 block of Martinique Drive in Center Point to investigate a report of a shooting.  Neighbors called the Sheriff’s Office after hearing gun fire in the area.  Deputies arrived on the scene and found a man deceased.  [...]

UPDATE: October 1st Traffic Fatality
October 8, 2019

The identity of the driver in the fatal traffic fatality on Tuesday October 1, 2019 has been identified as 37 year old Alfara Franklin.  On Tuesday October 1, 2019 at 8:04 pm the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office responded to investigate a fatal  traffic accident in the 5600 block of 5th [...]

Jefferson Sheriff’s Office 2019 Holiday Card Design Contest
October 7, 2019

Jefferson Sheriff’s Office 2019 Holiday Card Design Contest The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is announcing a new and exciting contest for kids! We want to see your kid’s artwork and creativity for the official Sheriff’s holiday card design for the 2019 holiday season. The winning entry will be used on [...]

Sheriff’s Detectives make arrest in Fairfield Homicide
October 3, 2019

On Thursday October 3, 2019 at 2:26pm Jefferson County Deputies were dispatched to the 300 block of 52nd Street in Fairfield to investigate a report of a stabbing.  Deputies arrived and found a black male deceased on the scene.  Detectives have determined that the mans death resulted from an argument [...]

Sheriff’s Deputies Investigate Traffic Fatality
October 2, 2019

On Tuesday October 1, 2019 at 8:04pm Jefferson County deputies were dispatched to investigate a traffic accident in the 5600 block of 5th Street North Lipscomb Al.  Deputies found a one car accident where the driver was deceased.  Deputies and other first responders worker to clear the scene.  The preliminary [...]

Have Coffee with JeffCo Sheriff Mark Pettway and Deputies on Oct. 2, National Coffee with a Cop Day!
September 30, 2019

Who? JEFFCO Sheriff Mark Pettway and the JEFFCO Sheriff’s Office What? National Coffee with a Cop Day When? Oct. 2, 2019 9:00 am Starbucks, Cahaba Heights 3130 Cahaba Heights Rd., Vestavia Hills 9:30 am Dunkin Donuts, 2178 Eastern Valley Rd., Bessemer 10:30 am Waffle House Pinson, 4688 Pinson Blvd., Pinson [...]

UPDATE: Sheriff’s Detectives Make Arrest in Robinwood Homicide
September 29, 2019

18 year old Kenneth Jerome  Wilkerson Jr. has been arrested and charged with murder in the death of a man found dead in Robinwood.  On Saturday September 28, 2019 at 2:49am a man was found dead in the Robinwood community of eastern Jefferson County.  Sheriff’s Detectives investigated the crime scene [...]

Man Found Dead in Robinwood
September 28, 2019

On Saturday September 28, 2019 at 2:49am Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to investigate suspicious circumstances at a home in the 500 block of 4th Street in the Robinwood community.  Deputies checked the area and found a man deceased in a wooded area near the home.  Evidence on the [...]

Jefferson County Pistol Permit Offices Closed for Training on Monday September 30, 2019
September 27, 2019

Birmingham, Alabama (Sept. 27) — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office today announces that residents will only be able to obtain pistol permits at its downtown office located at 2200 Reverend Abraham Woods, Jr. Blvd on Sept. 30. All other offices that issue the permits will be closed for staff training [...]

Jefferson County Deputies Charge 2 With Drug Charges
September 25, 2019

(L) Shaquille Calhoun (R) Steven Rogers On Tuesday September 24, 2019 at 11:46am Jefferson County Deputies investigating drug activity and gang activity observed suspicious behavior in the 7300 block of Oporto Madrid Avenue.  As deputies made contact with a group of men some of the men attempted to run.  The [...]

Sheriff’s Detectives Investigate Shooting in Adamsville
September 25, 2019

On Tuesday September 24, 2019 at 11:36pm Sheriff’s deputies responded to the 2800 block of Woodruff Mill road on a report of an accidental shooting.  Deputies arrived and found a man suffering from a gunshot wound to his stomach.  The victim was transported to the hospital to be treated.  Sheriff’s [...]

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Academy Session 54 graduates told they are heroes during Commencement Ceremony: Sheriff Mark Pettway announces promotions within his office
September 18, 2019

    Birmingham, Alabama- (Sept. 18) — Twenty-nine deputies from all over the State of Alabama received their APOST Certificates yesterday during a Commencement Ceremony for the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Academy Session 54 at Lakeside Baptist Church in Birmingham. Twelve of the graduates will be new deputies in Jefferson County. [...]