JCSO NEWS

On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, following an ongoing investigation, a Jefferson County Sheriff's Office deputy was arrested in connection with the assault of a male inmate at the Jefferson County Jail. The deputy has been identified as 24-year-old Nicholas Chaz Austin....

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office reports that on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, detectives obtained 10 warrants against a 42-year-old male suspect accused of committing sex crimes. Detectives and other agency units began looking for the suspect.  As a result of their...

On Monday morning, July 13, 2026, Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Jail Staff and Narcotics Detectives conducted an investigation into an allegation that someone was bringing illegal contraband into the Jefferson County Jail. The result of the investigation led to...

On Sunday, July 12, 2026, at approximately 8:57 p.m., deputies with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office responded to the 800 block of Farrington Drive following a report of a person shot. Upon arriving at the scene, deputies located a juvenile victim suffering from...

On Sunday, July 12, 2026, an off-duty deputy with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, who routinely patrols the Mount Olive area, received an anonymous tip regarding a suspect that was seen on a video attempting to abandon two dogs near Woodward Road in Mount...

As families across Jefferson County enjoy summer vacations, outdoor activities, and community events, Sheriff Mark Pettway is reminding residents that a few simple safety precautions can help prevent accidents and crime. "Summer is a time for making memories with...