Birmingham, AL, September 17, 2026 — A deputy employed by the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office has been arrested following allegations of misconduct, according to information released by authorities.

The Alabama State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) conducted an investigation into the alleged misconduct. The investigation culminated in the arrest of the deputy.

Charges filed against the deputy include electronic stalking and voyeurism. The specific details surrounding the timeline and nature of these alleged actions were not provided.

As a result of the arrest and charges, the deputy has been relieved of his duties with the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office. He has also been placed on administrative leave from his position with the Northport Fire Department, where he also worked.

The investigation was led by the Alabama State Bureau of Investigation. The contractor’s name was not provided. The specific date of the arrest was not provided. Further details regarding the case are expected to be released as the investigation progresses. The current status of the deputy’s employment with both agencies, beyond the administrative leave, was not detailed.


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