Jefferson County Jail inmate dies at hospital after medical event
An investigation is ongoing after a Jefferson County Jail inmate died. Authorities have not released the name of the inmate ...
Inmate who died after medical episode at Jefferson County Jail identified
Shaquille James Staples, 31, died Monday at UAB Hospital after he suffered a medical event at the jail, according to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office. Chief Deputy Coroner Bill Yates said the ...
16-year-old arrested in connection to Birmingham shooting that killed 1 person, injured 2 others
The Birmingham Police Department has arrested a 16-year-old in connection to a shooting that killed one person and injured ...
Man indicted in 2010 Jefferson County robbery, sexual assault of 77-year-old woman
After 14 years, a man has been charged in connection to a cold case investigated by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.
Alabama security guard arrested on drug charges
A contract security guard facing multiple charges after the Alabama Department of Corrections K-9 and Narcotics personnel ...
Man dies from self-inflicted gunshot in Jefferson County
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBMA) — A man is dead after a shooting in Jefferson County Wednesday afternoon. The Jefferson County ...
One killed in Jefferson County wreck Friday morning
One person was killed in a two-vehicle wreck in Jefferson County Friday morning.The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office says ...
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Jefferson County Sheriff's Office searching for missing man last seen in Georgia
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man who has been missing for several days. Deputies say Derrick ...
Innovative initiative in Jefferson County aids mental health struggles with 'jail diversion program'
Jefferson County Sheriff Zena Stephens has witnessed firsthand how many individuals end up in jail when they really need ...