Man Convicted in Girl's Abduction, Rape

0:00It's April 9th. You're listening to Birmingham News today, AI-powered local news. A 21-year-old Jefferson County deputy named Cameron Lee just got hit with serious charges. He's accused of using his official position for personal gain while working at the county jail. The sheriff's office moved fast on this one. Lee posted a $10,000 bond and walked free from jail shortly after his arrest. That puts him back on the streets, but not back on the job anytime soon. The incident has folks talking about trust in the badge, especially from someone so young in uniform. It shines a light on how even new hires can cross lines, shaking up the department's image. Right now, he's on administrative leave without pay while they dig deeper into what went down. No other details on the exact misconduct have dropped yet. Sheriff's office is urging anyone with info to hit them up at 205-324-1450 or Crime Stoppers at 205. 254-7777, we'll keep watching this unfold.