Former Deputy Charged with Electronic Stalking and Voyeurism in Pickens County
Former Pickens County, Alabama Deputy James Long Reed was arrested and charged with two counts of Electronic Stalking and one count of Voyeurism.
Columbus Tupelo West Point Starkville, MS, September 17, 2026 —
A former deputy from Pickens County, Alabama, has been arrested and faces multiple charges related to alleged stalking and voyeurism.
James Long Reed, identified as a former deputy in Pickens County, was taken into custody and formally charged. The charges include two counts of Electronic Stalking and one count of Voyeurism.
Details regarding the specific circumstances leading to the charges, the dates on which the alleged offenses occurred, or the timeline of the investigation were not immediately available. The specific law enforcement agency that handled the arrest and investigation beyond the former deputy’s affiliation with Pickens County was also not specified in the available information.
Electronic Stalking generally involves the use of electronic means to harass or threaten a person, while Voyeurism typically refers to the act of secretly observing or recording individuals without their knowledge or consent. The specifics of how these alleged acts were carried out by Reed were not provided.
The former deputy’s employment status with the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office prior to his arrest was not disclosed. Information regarding potential legal proceedings, such as court dates or arraignments, has not been made public. The outcome of the investigation and any subsequent legal actions are pending.
Story summarized from the original created by Eric Lampkin on www.wcbi.com, see more information here.
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