Deputy Charged for Abusing Badge

0:00It's April 9th. Welcome to Birmingham News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story. A Jefferson County jail deputy just got hit with serious charges for abusing his badge. 21-year-old Cameron Lee was arrested for using his official position for personal gain straight out of the sheriff's office playbook. Detectives nabbed him on March 7th, 2026. They set his bond at $10,000 and he walked free after posting it, but not before spending time behind bars himself. This shakes of trust in the system, where deputies are supposed to protect and serve without cutting corners. Folks in Jefferson County are likely siding the jail now, wondering how deep this goes. The sheriff's office wasted no time, slapping Lee on administrative leave without pay. The probe is still rolling, hunting for any other angles. If you got tips, hit up the sheriff's office at 205-324-1450 or crime stoppers at 205-25. 4-7777 will wash for updates as they drop.