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Investigation of Homicide in Forestdale

Around 5:40 PM tonight, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the 1700 block of Huitt Street in Forestdale on a male who was found in a vehicle suffering from gunshot wounds,  Upon arrival deputies found that a 57-year-old male had wrecked his...

Man Found Guilty of Sexual Crimes Against Children

On September 14, 2023, Detectives with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office received an update that 53-year-old, Christopher McHoward was found guilty by a jury on 12 cases, all sexual in nature.  The charges included sexual abuse 1st degree, sodomy 1st degree and...

Two Deputies Injured During Arrest

At approximately, 7:30 AM on Saturday, September 16th, Jefferson County Sheriff's deputies responded to Old Springville Road near Eagle Drive on reports of a person who was throwing objects at vehicles. A deputy responding to the scene encountered a male matching the...

One Dead in Head on Collision

At approximately 10:45 AM today, Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to reports of a head on collision that occurred on Taylor’s Ferry Road, near Cross Creek Way.  A Chevrolet Trail Blazer and a GMC Sierra reportedly collided in the east bound lane of...

Early Morning Pursuit Leads to Arrest on Attempted Murder Warrant

Just after 6:00 AM today, Jefferson County Sheriff's deputies were alerted to several individuals driving through a neighborhood near Big Sky Cove in McCalla.  The caller advised that the subjects were breaking into vehicles and gave a description of the suspects, as...

One Deceased After Shooting in Western Jefferson County

At approximately 6:45 AM, deputies with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to the 6600 block of Newbridge Cove in unincorporated Western Jefferson County on reports of a burglary in progress.  Upon arrival, deputies encountered a male subject who...