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Jefferson County Narcotics Investigation Leads to Arrest and Seizure of Nearly 60 Pounds of Methamphetamine
On Monday, October 5, 2026, Jefferson County Narcotics Investigators, with assistance from SNET and the Vestavia Hills Police Department Vice and Narcotics Unit, conducted a traffic stop in the 5400 block of Park Avenue South,...
Two-Year-Old Rescued from Hoover Swimming Pool; Mother Arrested
On Monday, October 5, 2026, at approximately 5:57 p.m., Jefferson County Sheriff's Office deputies and Hoover Police Department officers responded to the 3700 block of Chestnut Ridge Lane in Hoover following a report of a child drowning in a swimming pool. Upon...
Sexual Assault Suspect Apprehended after Extensive Search
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, at approximately 9:55 a.m., Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the 4500 block of Bessemer Super Highway in Brighton, Alabama, in reference to a reported sexual assault. While deputies were responding, they were...
Law Enforcement Pursuit Ends with Death of Wanted Suspect in Forestdale
On Tuesday, September 22, 2026, shortly before 9:30 a.m., the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office assisted the U.S. Marshals Service with a vehicle pursuit involving a suspect who was reportedly firing shots at law enforcement officers while fleeing. The pursuit ended...
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Assistance in Locating Missing Man
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Mr. Henry Thompson. A witness last saw Mr. Thompson on August 29, 2026, at a friend’s residence in the Hueytown, Alabama, area. It is believed that Mr. Thompson left the residence...
Two Suspects Arrested After Home Burglary and Confrontation in Jefferson County
On Monday, September 7, 2026, Jefferson County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to the 2400 block of 1st Place NW to investigate a report of a person down. Upon arrival, deputies spoke with a victim who stated that two...