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Missing Persons Alert
On Tuesday July 2, 2019 at 9:53pm the Sheriff’s Office received a call for assistance in locating a missing fisherman at Cosby Lake in the Clay community. We are looking for a 36 year old white male who is 5-11 and 160 pounds. Family members became concerned when they tried to contact him and he did not respond. Family members came to the lake and found his truck and overturned kayak but they were unable to locate him. Deputies and Emergency Personnel from Center Point Fire responded to search for the missing man. First responders searched the lake by boat, checked the banks of the lake, checked the surrounding area with a K9 team and had an over head search by our Star 1 helicopter. First responders recovered shoes and other items belonging to the fisherman. At 12:30am rescuers are still searching. We will update as additional information becomes available.
Media Update: Inmate Death Investigation
Media Update: Inmate Death Investigation
On Friday June 28, 2019 at approximately 8:10pm 36 year old Earnest True Smith appeared to have suffered a seizure while he was in the cell block day space. Smith later died at a local hospital. Smith was in jail for Failure to Appear for Unlawful Distribution of a Controlled Substance. As a part of the death investigation an autopsy was done on Smith’s body. The preliminary autopsy report shows no signs of foul play in Smith’s death. A ruptured plastic bag containing an unknown substance (believed to be illicit drugs) was found in Smith’s stomach during the examination. There is a high probability that the contents of the bag were absorbed into Smith’s system. The other preliminary findings were consistent with seizure deaths and drug toxicity.
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Inmate Death Investigation
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.
Missing Person Alert
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.
Summer Internship Program for Rising Seniors in High School Class of 2020
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
UPDATE: Detectives Make Arrest in Double Homicide
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.