JCSO NEWS

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...

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...

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...

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...

Detectives with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Traffic Accident Reconstruction Team are requesting the public's assistance with information regarding a hit and run traffic accident.  Around 8:00 PM on September 23, 2023, deputies responded to Highway 78 near...

Jefferson County Sheriff's detectives have obtained warrants in association with a September 19th homicide.  A 16-year-old male has been charged with capital murder in the death of 57-year-old Demetrius Knight. In accordance with Aniah's Law, the charge currently has...