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Two Teenagers Injured by Gunfire
On Friday October 13, 2023, at 5:46pm Sheriff's deputies responded to reports of gunshots near the 1800 block of Martinique Dr. NE in Center Point. Deputies arrived and found that a 16-year-old and a 19-year-old had been injured by gunfire. Both of the victims were...
Updated Statement on Recent County Freeze on Vacant Positions for FY 24 in Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff Mark Pettway and the Jefferson County Commission have reached an understanding regarding the County Commission’s freeze on vacant positions for FY 24. To ensure clarity about the matter, the county manager and commission president have assured Sheriff Pettway...
SHERIFF MARK PETTWAY RESPONDS TO JEFFERSON COUNTY FY 24 BUDGET FREEZE “WE CAN’T DEFUND LAW ENFORCEMENT”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Inquiries: Interactive Professional Media Group Art Franklin: 678.613.7120 Email: Art@getipmg.com Birmingham, AL, October 12, 2023 – In the wake of the Jefferson County Commission freezing 30% of the Sheriff’s Office Budget...
Drive of 18-Wheeler Arrested for DUI
On Saturday night, October 7, 2023, Jefferson County Sheriff's deputies arrested 47-year-old Rodney DeWayne Gildersleeve, for driving under the influence of alcohol. The 18-wheeler Gildersleeve was operating was traveling north in the southbound lane of Bluff Ridge...
Shots Fired in Fairfield Sunday Night
At approximately 8:53 PM on Sunday night, Jefferson County Sheriff's Deputies were dispatched to the 4500 block of Gary Avenue in Fairfield on what was initially reported as an active shooter. It was also reported that a person had been shot at this location. A...
Pedestrian Struck and Killed on Bessemer Super Highway
At approximately 8:25 PM, Friday, Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a location on Bessemer Super Highway near Sugar Ray Drive on reports of a pedestrian that had been struck by multiple vehicles and killed. The vehicle that initially struck the...