Veteran Jefferson County Deputy Arrested on DUI Charge After Hoover Crash

Hoover, AL (BuzzReport) — A veteran Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office deputy was arrested early Sunday morning after crashing his vehicle in Hoover, adding another law enforcement officer to the growing number of Jefferson County deputies arrested this year.

Deputy Chester Mason was charged with driving under the influence (DUI) following the crash, which occurred at approximately 1:37 a.m. Sunday on Old Rocky Ridge Road near Greenwood Drive, according to Hoover police.

Authorities confirmed that Mason was not injured in the wreck. Following his arrest, he was booked into the Hoover City Jail, where he remained in custody as of Sunday afternoon.

Details surrounding the crash and the events leading to Mason’s arrest have not been released. Officials have not provided additional information about the investigation or indicated whether further action will be taken against the deputy.

The arrest has also raised questions about accountability within the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, as Mason is reportedly at least the sixth JCSO deputy arrested in 2026.

When asked about the incident, Sheriff’s Office spokesman Henry Irby declined to discuss the matter, stating, “We do not comment on internal matters at this time.”

The agency has not publicly provided further details regarding Mason’s case or addressed the broader circumstances surrounding the reported arrests of deputies this year.

As the case moves forward, additional information may clarify the circumstances of the crash, the basis for the DUI charge, and any potential administrative action involving Mason.

BuzzReport will continue monitoring this developing story and provide updates as additional information becomes available.