
An investigation by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Vice and Narcotics Unit landed a drug trafficking suspect behind bars with an over $3 million bond.

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office arrested one of its own. Cameron Xavier Lee, 21, of Birmingham, is charged with use of official position or office for personal gain.

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office arrested four teens in connection with a shooting that left another teen injured.

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office arrested a McAdory High School student after school resource officers discovered a gun.

An executive assistant for the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office was arrested last week.

A woman was formally charged in the shooting death of her relative after an investigation by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.

The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the victim in a domestic shooting that occurred Sunday in Fairfield.

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office took a person of interest into custody following a deadly Sunday shooting.

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a 24-year-old inmate found dead in his cell.

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of a man accused of assaulting and robbing a woman at her food truck.

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, the FBI and multiple local jurisdictions arrested 53 people and took guns and drugs off the street as part of Operation Alliance Shield.

A Cleveland High School senior has only days to live, according to her family, after being shot in the head at a bonfire gathering over the weekend.

A man is facing multiple charges after authorities said he attempted to shoot into an occupied school bus in Jefferson County.

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is asking for information on two people caught on camera robbing the Brighton Bingo Hall.

The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified a woman killed after she was struck by a vehicle in Fairfield.

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of a man 14 years after a burglary and sexual assault.

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an early morning shooting at a bingo hall off Chalkville Road.

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is investigating a New Year's shooting involving a victim who was likely an unintended target.

Over a year after a jailhouse beating that left a Jefferson County inmate seriously injured, 1819 News has obtained personnel documents, an incident report and video of the brutal beating.

In April 2022, the plaintiff was shot 15 times in his front yard. This, after attorneys said he warned the sheriff’s office a “hit man” was after him and his wife. They said deputies did nothing to protect them. The victim survived the shooting but has permanent damage.

Jefferson County Sheriff Mark Pettway stands to defend two racial discrimination lawsuits that were recently filed in federal court.

A Jefferson County Sheriff's deputy who responded as backup during an arrest on Sept. 16, has confirmed he was injured during the incident, in addition to another deputy who previously spoke to 1819 News.

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office identified the suspect as Vincent Kimbrough, 29. He was charged with two counts of second-degree assault, resisting arrest, public intoxication and disorderly conduct.

The U.S. Marshals Service conducted an operation in Jefferson County to make an arrest in connection to a May 16 murder investigation.

Jefferson County Sheriff Mark Pettway announced a new program to decrease the number of traffic citations issued in the county.

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is investigating the shooting death of Rishard Densmore, 21, of Birmingham.

The Alabama State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire in Jefferson County after a child was killed early Monday and three others were injured.