JCSO NEWS

Inmate Death Investigation. An inmate in the Jefferson County jail has died after suffering a medical incident while in a cell block. On Friday June 28, 2019 at approximately 8:10pm, a 36 year old black male inmate appeared to have suffered a seizure while he was in the cell block day space. The inmate was attended to by the medical staff and transported to the hospital for treatment. Medical efforts to revive the man were not successful. This death is under investigation. The name of the man will not be released until his family has been notified.

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 20-year-old Marka “Willoe” Watkins. Friends and family members call her Willoe. Willoe is 5ft 1 and weighs approximately 115 pounds. Willoe has not been seen or heard from since Monday June 17, 2019. Willoe was last seen in the Bessemer/McCalla area. We have serious concerns for her safety. If anyone has information about the whereabouts of Willoe they are asked to call 205-325-1450.

Who: JEFFCO Sheriff Mark Pettway, What: Summer Internship Program for Rising Seniors in High School -Class of 2020, When: July 8 – 268:30 am – 3:00 pm, Where: JEFFCO Sheriff’s Office: 2200 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd – Birmingham, AL 35203, Why: This unprecedented three-week program will give rising seniors in high school an inside look at the various roles available within the Sheriff’s Office and the criminal justice system. This is a great opportunity for any student who is interested in a career in criminal justice or law enforcement.Hurry to apply, space is limited! Interested students should email a resume and letter of interest explaining their interest in a career in criminal justice to Felicia Jenkins at jenkinsf@jccal.org as soon as possible., For more information: Felicia JenkinsJefferson County Sheriff’s OfficeOffice of the Sheriff | Executive Assistantjenkinsf@jccal.org(205) 767-3272

6-20-19 UPDATE:
On Friday June 14, 2019 Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputies found two people deceased at a home in the 3500 block of Bethel road. Those deaths were determined to be by homicide. 38-year-old Terrence Jermaine Holder has been charged with Capital Murder in the deaths of these two people. Detectives developed evidence that led them to identifying Terrence Jermaine Holder as the offender. Holder was a casual acquaintance of the victim’s. Additional evidence is still being reviewed. Holder is being held in the Jefferson County jail on 2 counts of Capital Murder with no bond on either.

On Friday June 14, 2019 at 10:50pm concerned family members requested that deputies go to the 3500 block of Bethel road in Warrior to do a welfare check on the residents.  Deputies arrived and found suspicious circumstances.  Deputies made entry into the home and...

    JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (June 12, 2019)—The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office recently received national recognition for excellence in overseeing the county’s nearly 1,000 sex offenders. Sheriff Mark Pettway and the office were recognized this week for...