The 22 nd Drug Task Force and the Covington County Incident Response Team executed a search warrant at 102 South College Street in Opp. - 4,722 DU of fentanyl pills (M-30 pills) - 353 grams of psilocybin mushrooms. At the Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival, you will find a palate-dazzling smorgasbord of cuisines and cocktails in which to indulge. So, theres no if, ands or buts, no questions about it, that theyre actually distributing the dope in our communities.. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. A White Bear First Nation man, facing charges stemming from an October 2021 drug and firearm bust, has made another court appearance. Now, were talking about deaths. As reported by WRBL news, early Wednesday morning, after an 18-month investigation, 26 suspected drug traffickers were arrested as part of a joint federal, state, and local police operation. Wednesday, July 28, 2021. Well, not only do drugs wreck individuals, or they wreck families, but they bring in guns and gun crimes to our community. CULLMAN, Ala. Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 22, 2021. It has been called Dr. Seuss Day because of this. All rights reserved (About Us). YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Prosecutors in 2021 charged Glasgow and another man with the drug conspiracy charge. Tony Reid. 2023 Cox Media Group. The indictment names the Regency Inn Motel as one of those locations. Bernard Glaze, 35, of Valley, faces charges of conspiracy to commit a controlled substance crime, possession of marijuana first degree, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a pistol by a violent felon in Chambers County. }; Dallas County authorities arrest more than a dozen people during a two week undercover drug operation in Selma. Charges for Fitts include the unlawful possession of a controlled substance and receiving stolen property. For years, weve been asked why are you always arresting the little fish? Officers arrested 14 people in all on a variety of drug and gun related charges during the drug sweep. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. His bond is $1.5 million dollars as well. }; Four people are arrested on drug and gun charges during a drug sweep last night in Selma. Sanders was booked into the Colbert County Jail, WAFF reported. The group is charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, and marijuana between June 2021 and June 2022. Viewers, start your engines! The amount of illegal methamphetamine seized in the city rose from 58 pounds in 2021 to 384 pounds in 2022, an increase of over 560%, according to the office of the city's top narcotics prosecutor. 3,000 pounds of meth seized during joint drug bust. We want to get the money and drugs off of the street, added Sgt. The scope of this indictment, including charges for use of firearms and interstate communication facilities to carry out the drug trafficking operation, demonstrates the expertise of our Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force in stopping the flow of dangerous drugs into our communities, Escalona said. It is alleged the owners of the hotel had full knowledge of the illegal activity and did nothing from stopping it at their premises, said Kelly Holland, with the FBI in Mobile. 0. Two Alabama men arrested in what officials are calling a major drug bust, seizing more than 20 pounds of marijuana and nearly $30,000 in cash. Weve recovered about 17 guns, approximately 6 grams of marijuana, 5 grams of heroin and fentanyl and over 6 grams of cocaine.. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison. The Henry County Sheriffs Office has concluded an undercover narcotics operation. The indictment includes special findings of the grand jury regarding the amount of methamphetamine attributable to various defendants as part of the drug-trafficking conspiracy. According to a release from ALEA, more drug charges are expected to be filed against Sanders in Lauderdale County. Heres everything you need to know about The Grinch sequel, plus the best books your kid can check out now. At the Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival, you will find a palate-dazzling smorgasbord of cuisines and cocktails in which to indulge. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. James Tristan Lee Sanders, 24, of Florence, was arrested Friday on drug trafficking warrants, WAFF reported. On April 9, James Tristan Lee Sanders, 24 of Florence, was arrested after a lengthy investigation into drug trafficking complaints, according to agents with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agencys (ALEA) Region E Drug Enforcement Task Force (DTF). Agents say the amount of heroin they found has a street value of $50,000 and is equivalent to nearly 1,000 doses. And thats the area were concentrating on right now, Granthum said. (Alabama Law Enforcement Agency). Of the 12 suspects, eight were taken into custody Tuesday. Postal Service Inspector also assisted with the investigation. The FBI confirmed at the time all three were connected. What yesterday was about was removing the garbage from our streets, and yesterday was trash day.. A grand jury has charged 42 members and its associates with narcotics conspiracy and firearms offenses. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. of marijuana. The North Alabama HIDTA Drug Task Force conducted an undercover prostitution operation and seized fentanyl, heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine, and marijuana. Three people were arrested by Mobile FBI Monday morning for operating a drug-involved premises. The charge carries a maximum penalty of life in prison. To see what steps Attorney General Jeff Sessions is taking to combat drug gangs like MS-13, check out his new conditions for sanctuary cities. WebFOLEY, Ala. (WKRG) Two people are charged with felony drug trafficking and a list of other charges after a nine-month investigation led to a drug bust in Foley. Twelve people were arrested Monday morning after a search of an Athens residence turned up methamphetamine, marijuana, pills and more, records show. This week, Darrin Southall pleaded guilty to continuing a criminal enterprise, possession with intent to distribute cocaine, and conspiracy to launder drug proceeds. Yellowhammer News is Alabamas preeminent outlet for news, analysis and much more. 1 of 5 The North Alabama Drug Task Force recently seized 8.9 pounds of cocaine with a street value of $400,000. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). Jefferson County Sheriffs Deputies and the Todays arrests are yet another strike against the powerful drug trafficking organizations whose tentacles stretch across the state border into our neighborhoods.. MOBILE, Ala. ( WKRG) The leader of a $24 million drug operation is off the streets of Mobile in a plea deal that could land him in prison for decades. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. When they arrived, there was a Honda CR-V parked at the house with three people inside. By Staff Reports. "global": { The 42 charged in the indictment are: Martin Carlton Melton, aka MC; Jessie Lee Andrews; Lisa Overby Brokaw; Reginald Irvin Burgess; Melody Noel Cleburn, aka Angel Noel; Jimmy Early Conner; Mortimer Adrian Cottrell, aka Cuz; Khadarrin J. Crayton, aka KD; Chad Joshua Delevieleuse, aka Chad the Pilot; Donna J. Delevieleuse; Kiarius Jamer Diamond, aka Nephew; Julisa Natalia Dillard; Sydney Elizabeth Dunn; Miranda Olivia Loetta Heflin; Cornell Lemont Houston, aka CJ; Avamae Gaynell Jackson, aka Ava; Tomocus Lawrence Jackson, aka J-Bo; Richard Gaines Krause; Brittany Victoria Lovejoy; Harrison Lavelle Luker; Austin Tyler Mamuscia; Tyler Weston Martin; Fitzalbert Norman Mcgloshen, aka Fitz; Gabrielle Antoinette Mims; Jonas Moore, aka Rip; Autumn Jean Moorehead; Annetta Gaynell Owens, aka Gaynell; Adam Joseph Owens, aka AJ, aka Big Homie; William Grant Owens, aka Whip, aka Surge; Edwin Jerome Owens, aka EJ; Terry Lamont Owens, aka Solo; Amber Lee Parker, aka Amber Ruseell; Ed Ray Patterson, aka Unc, aka Pop; Wendy Gale Roberts; Mark Robert Rupprecht, aka Ghost; Alex Scott, aka Black; Lemont Stevens, aka Mont; Denton Taylor Stanley; Jessica Defloren Tubb, aka Allie; Paresh Patel; Jaikumar Rameshbai Patel; and Mitesh Desai. Four others were already in custody on state charges. - Calhoun is charged with conspiring to distribute a substance containing a detectable amount of cocaine. MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) Several members of a Mobile County-based, multi-state drug trafficking operation were charged Monday in Federal Court. December 4, 2021. Updated: Feb 26, 2023 10:35 PM CST. Prosecutors in 2021 charged Glasgow and another man with the drug conspiracy charge. Upon further investigation, state and federal officials learned that the drug ring spanned from Alabama to California and involved the exchange of millions of dollars. WebAs reported by WRBL news, early Wednesday morning, after an 18-month investigation, 26 suspected drug traffickers were arrested as part of a joint federal, state, and local police field59.ipo = { WebDEKALB COUNTY, Ala. Authorities arrested three DeKalb County residents on drug-related charges. However, more must be done. Additionally, the pills collected have a street value of more than $30,000 and the marijuana is worth $3,000. Well be able to show that the dealing of these drugs will lead to overdoses and deaths. Sheriff Mike Granthum says 27 year old Marquis Simpson 23 year old Bernard Mitchell 36 year old Kalvin Monroe and 34 year old Demetrius Collins were arrested during a drug sweep Tuesday night. West Alabama Narcotics Task Force agents said they recovered illegal drugs at a mans home Thursday, May 26, 2022.. Jackson County Sheriffs Office arrest three for drug trafficking. The drug bust was the largest in Cayuga County in a decade, police said. Martin Carlton Melton, aka MC; Terry Lamont Owens, aka Solo; Cornell Lemont Houston, aka CJ; Marinda Olivia Loetta Heflin; William Grant Owens, aka Whip, aka Surge; and Jessica Defloren Tubb, aka Allie were all charged and face a minimum of 20 years in prison, and a maximum of life in prison if they are convicted. DECATUR Decatur police officers and the Macon JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - A drug bust on I-22 has resulted in two arrests. - Orr is charged with distribution of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. We have a partnership with the city and find out where most of their calls are coming in at. The following subjects were arrested and charged with Soliciting Prostitution: The following subjects were arrested on drug charges: Briana Nicole Abernathy, 32-years-old, Possession of Cocaine and Possession of Marijuana 2nd degree, David Lee Summers, 42-years-old, Conspiracy to Commit a Controlled substance crime. Thirteen people were arrested Thursday and more than $1 million were seized in a major drug bust that stretched from Athens to Atlanta. Sanders was arrested on drug trafficking warrants in Colbert County and taken to the Colbert County Jail. 2 arrested in drug bust on I-22 in Jefferson County, 2 adults, 1 juvenile charged in Kimberly kidnapping case, Tuscaloosa City Council approves bonuses for police force, Police investigating overnight break-in at Mountain Brook pharmacy, Greene County DisasterRecovery Center to close, Gov. After the arrests were made, U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama, Clark Morris, said, Drug dealers to me, have the biggest ripple effect of any other crime. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. The DeKalb County Sheriffs Office said deputies and narcotics agents searched a home on County Road 1000 and found 44 pounds of marijuana, 50 ounces of liquefied methamphetamine, an AR15 and a meth lab. 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