Tag: Jefferson County Sheriff
Incumbent Sheriff Mark Pettway Faces Three Challenges In Jefferson County Primary
By Ryan Michaels
The Birmingham Times
Mark Pettway made history when he was elected Jefferson County’s first Black sheriff four years ago but said he didn’t...
Sheriff Mark Pettway and Friends Launch ‘Operation Merry Christmas’
By Haley Wilson
The Birmingham Times
Children whose mothers are currently incarcerated in the Jefferson County Jail as well as children residing in the Housing Authority...
The Success of Sheriff Mark Pettway’s Renewed for Re-entry Program
By Erica Wright
The Birmingham Times
In Alabama, about a third of inmates return to jail within six or seven months of being released. During his...
Jeffco Sheriff Partners with One Place Center to Help Victims of...
Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff Mark Pettway on Tuesday announced that the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with One Place Metro Alabama Family Justice Center in...
Jeffco Delays Plan to Issue Tickets for Misdemeanor Weed Possession
By Associated Press
Alabama's most populous county is delaying plans to decriminalize enforcement of misdemeanor marijuana cases and other minor offenses.
News outlets reported Thursday the...
Jeffco Sheriff: No jail time for misdemeanor marijuana possession
By Erica Wright
The Birmingham Times
Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputies can now issue a ticket or summons for those caught committing misdemeanor offenses -- including the...