Retired Sheriff's Deputy Charged With Sexual Abuse

Birmingham AL

29 July, 2021

8:30 AM

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BIRMINGHAM, AL — A retired Jefferson County Sheriff's deputy has been arrested and charged with sexual abuse of a minor. Richard Reid, who served with the JCSO for 30 years, was most recently employed as a contract Deputy in the School Resource Division. Reid is charged with sexual Abuse of a child less than 12 and sexual abuse by force. These allegations were not affiliated with Reid's work assignment during his employment with the Sheriff's Office, according to Sgt. Joni Money. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office at 205-731-2815.