JCSO reports unemployment benefit fraud in Jefferson County

A large-scale scam involving fraudulent unemployment benefits claims has been reported to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. Criminals not yet identified are filing claims for benefits using the name and personal information of individuals who are not unemployed. Victims are generally alerted of the fraud... Read More.

JCSO promotes two employees

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. has announced the promotion of two employees that has taken effect as of Wednesday, July 15th. The Captain of the Training Division, Gary McClain, was promoted to Major of Operations and the Lieutenant of the Criminal Investigation Division, John... Read More.
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Cody Hickmon named JCSO Detention Deputy of the Month

Jefferson County Detention Deputy Cody Hickman The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce that Cody Hickman is the Detention Deputy of the Month for June 2020. Deputy Hickman has exceeded the expectations of a detention deputy for the month of June. Joining the Jefferson County... Read More.

Nathan Jynes named JCSO Patrol Deputy of the Month

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is pleased to announce that Nathan Jynes is the Patrol Deputy of the Month for May 2020. Deputy Jynes has exceeded the expectations of a patrol deputy for the month of May. Joining the Jefferson County force almost two years ago,... Read More.
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JCSO searching for suspect near White Hall

Jefferson County Sheriff's Deputies and other law enforcement officers are currently searching for a suspect in the White Hall area. At approximately 12:30 p.m., Jefferson County deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop, but the vehicle accelerated in speed and fled, which led to a... Read More.

JCSO investigating crop duster crash near Atkins Lake

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crop duster crash near Atkins Lake. According to the Sheriff’s Office the call for the crash came in at 6:09 p.m. The pilot, identified as 20-year-old Alex Powell, was trapped in plane. Powell was removed and was taken Jefferson... Read More.
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Deputy Bradley Shell named JCSO Patrol Deputy of the Month

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is pleased to announce that Bradley Shell is the Patrol Deputy of the Month for March 2020. Deputy Shell has exceeded the expectations of a patrol deputy for the month of March. Joining the Jefferson County force over a year ago,... Read More.
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JCSO makes arrest in 2nd degree battery case

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office has located and apprehended the person of interest in a recent 2nd degree battery incident that occurred at a victim's residence located on Highway 54. Deputies located 49-year-old, white male Dirk Horne hiding under clothing in a residence located on... Read More.
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JCSO names February Deputy of the Month

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is pleased to announce that Nathan Jynes is the Patrol Deputy of the Month for February 2020. Deputy Jynes has exceeded the expectations of a patrol deputy for the month of February. Joining the Jefferson County force over a year ago,... Read More.

JCSO seizes narcotics, firearms, and stolen property

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office in conjunction with The Tri-County Drug Task Force and The Arkansas Community Corrections Special Response Team seized narcotics, stolen property and firearms in a recent arrest. On Monday, March 2nd, deputies were executing a search warrant in an attempt to... Read More.