JCSO NEWS

On Thursday July 25, 2019 at 2:52pm Deputies were notified that there had been a wreck on Highway 75 at Rudd School road involving a pickup truck and a motorcycle. Deputies arrived on the scene and found citizens attending to the injured motorcycle rider. The roadway had to be temporarily shutdown. Paramedics responded and attempted to treat the injured rider but he did not survive his injuries. The rider was identified and determined to be 15 years old. The body was released to the Coroners Office. This accident is under investigation by the Sheriff’s accident reconstruction team.

On Monday July 22, 2019 at 6:26 pm a victim called the Sheriff’s office to report that his vehicle had been stolen from a convenience store in the 2500 block of 15th Street Bessemer.  The victim reported that he left his car running and when he went inside, someone drove off in his car.  Store video showed two men get into the car and drive off.  Deputies located the car in the 1000 block of 25th street Hueytown.  The car was undamaged and all items were recovered.  Deputies located the offenders.  Deputies took a 17 year old into custody and a 18 year old fled on foot.  Deputies were able to identify but not locate the 18 year old.  The victim and his family have chosen to forgive the offenders and declined prosecution due to the age of the offenders.  The victim’s may work with the offenders parents to address the offenders conduct.             

On Friday July 19, 2019 at 1:35pm Jefferson County Deputies responded to a business in the 2300 block of Center Point parkway. The employees confronted a man for shoplifting and instructed him to return the items he had placed down his pants. The man removed 2 items and went out the door. When the employees asked for the other items the man pulled out a knife and threatened them. When the deputies arrived the employees pointed out the man who was still nearby. When the deputies approached the man, he ran from them but was chased down a short distance later. Deputies recovered the knife and $74.69 worth of store merchandise. The man was identified as 50 year old Michael Anthony Haynes. Haynes was arrested and charged with robbery 1st degree with a $10,000.00 bond.
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On Wednesday July 17, 2019 at 8:48pm deputies responded to a shooting on Highway 79 near Fleming road. The driver reported that a vehicle pulled beside her occupied by 4 black males and began shooting at her and her passenger. The men then did a U-turn and headed in the other direction. The passenger was struck by gunfire. Deputies began to search for and track the offender’s vehicle. The injured victim was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. This offense does not appear to be random but a targeted act. Sheriff’s detectives are investigating this shooting.

On Wednesday July 17, 2019 at 6:59pm deputies responded to a stabbing in the 5300 block of Fleming Road. A 70 year old homeowner called 911 to report that he had stabbed a man who lived with him after the man assaulted him repeatedly. Deputies arrived and found a man in the front yard suffering from a stab wound. The man was transported to the hospital for treatment. The homeowner reported that the man came home intoxicated and assaulted him several times before he defended himself. The condition of the injured man is not known at this time. Detectives are continuing this investigation.

BIRMINGHAM, AL – Jefferson County Sheriff Mark Pettway is standing firm on a campaign promise to address criminal justice reform. On Monday, July 15, 2019, Sheriff Pettway will join community partners to announce details on his Renewed for Reentry program. The program is designed to reduce the recidivism rate by providing education and job opportunities for individuals that are currently in the Jefferson County Jail. This will be accomplished by partnering directly with Lawson State Community College, The Dannon Project, The Steel Workers Trust, and many Central Alabama businesses.“During my campaign, I harped on the fact that too often there is a revolving door with our jail system, and that must change,” Pettway said. “Through this program we will work with individuals to steer them away from destructive behaviors and decisions, and instead steer them towards opportunities that will help them to be constructive citizens of their communities.”The program will be implemented through three phases that include a:Ready to Work PhaseTraining To Work PhaseGraduation & Release ConclusionAdditional details about the program, along with information about the community partners will be unveiled during today’s press conference that will take place at 2 p.m. in training room located inside the Jefferson County Sheriff’s office.For media inquiries please contact Brittany Sharp of the Modern Mold Agency at (205) 886-6348 or brittany@modernmoldagency.com.