This is the second drug bust in Autauga County in a week. Montgomery Sheriffs' Offices; police departments from Prattville, William Reese was convicted of conspiring to distribute cocaine hydrochloride and use of a communication facility to further the cocaine conspiracy in violation Title 21 United States Code, Sections 841, 846 and 843(b); Eric Orlando Reese, age 38 of Montgomery, Alabama was sentenced to 240 months imprisonment. Anthony Shaffer lives just two doors down from where the meth bust happened.
During the execution of one of Thursday's search warrants, someone called to Independence, Ala., to inform another person of the sting. Reserve Program. Frequently Asked Questions. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site.
m_gallery_type = "photo"; Gallery: Mug shots from Autauga County sting operation, 9/27/2012. Decatur police say they received citizen complaints in June about drug activity in the 1600-block of Jackson Street SE. According to the representatives, the intense planning phase lasted over one and a half years. The actions led to the arrest of over 35 individuals, most with multiple charges for distribution, possession, and manufacture of illegal narcotics. “The combined efforts of law enforcement have removed a well-established drug trafficking organization from our neighborhoods and has made our communities a safer place for our children.”. Luckily, the raid ended peacefully — but investigators say they found bags of crystal meth. Shaffer says he didn’t notice the extra traffic coming in and out of the home, a tip investigators say they got from several neighbors. M4 Carbines, MP5 Sub-machine guns, shotguns, SWAT gear, halogen lamps, and battering rams were available to agents in the field. Call the sherriff’s office at 365-3211 if you ever think you see drug activity.
Davis was convicted of conspiring to distribute cocaine hydrochloride, use of a communication facility to further the cocaine conspiracy and money laundering in violation of Title 21 United States Code, Sections 841, 846, 843(b) and Title 18 United States Code, Section 1956(a)(1)(B)(ii); Eulanda Lashade Trimble, a.k.a “Yo Yo” age 33 of Montgomery, Alabama was sentenced to 15 months imprisonment. Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission.
m_gallery_json = "https://blog.al.com/photogallery/4558/11626782.json"; Many of the arrests were made in residential neighborhoods where families with children reside. "We had 'Knock and Arrest' warrants as opposed to 'No Knock' warrants," he went on to explain. U.S. Marshalls and Alabama State Troopers helped in the drug raid. Enforcement Administration; U.S. The Latest: Greece imposes 3-week lockdown to save hospitals, The Latest: Germany hits record of almost 20,000 new cases, Campaign 2020: State and Local Election Results, Pedestrian Identified in Fatal Crash on West South Boulevard, Second Person Dies in September Crash on Zelda Road, Montgomery Voters Overwhelmingly Support Education Tax, Hurricane Zeta Recovery Continues in Selma-Dallas County Area. Dallas Crumley. Kid's Corner.
Pettus was convicted of conspiring to distribute cocaine hydrochloride and use of a communication facility to further the cocaine conspiracy in violation Title 21 United States Code, Sections 841, 846 and 843(b); Robert Marshall, a.k.a “Big Daddy” age 39 of Montgomery, Alabama was sentenced to 300 months imprisonment. "Other than the police who where involved, no one had any idea what we were doing.". "It's a good example of the collaborative efforts between federal, state and local agencies;the partnerships that exist in this particular case will continue in an ongoing investigation," said Simons. Trimble was convicted of conspiring to distribute cocaine hydrochloride and use of a communication facility to further the cocaine conspiracy in violation of Title 21 United States Code, Sections 841, 846 and 843(b); Willie James Walker, a.k.a “Nicodemus”, age 60 of Montgomery, Alabama was sentenced to was sentenced to 72 months imprisonment.
Five suspects are charged in a Decatur police drug investigation. According to the evidence, Mr. Willie Jerome Davis had at least $500,000 of illicit assets, including real and personal property. Deputies say they could face possible distribution charges.
Speaking candidly, one undercover agent, who requested not to be identified, explained the charges and the process require to collect them.
"We knocked and announced ourselves, and most came to the door; but if they didn't, we would knock it down because these are felony arrest warrants.". When you see traffic at one or two o’clock in the morning in and out, something is going on,” Said Sedinger. This is the second drug bust in Autauga County in a week. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. "As a semi-conclusion to an ongoing investigation, we've made several arrests today... about 35, on 83 warrants. CBS 8 is taking action against crime, riding with Autauga County deputies on a drug raid deputies say at a home were dealing thousands of dollars in drugs. "I've actually driven through an area just going somewhere and I had people calling me saying 'Hey man, I saw your car going through there, everybody was hiding their dope!'".
Officials involved in the operation hope this will change as residents see that the departments are willing to make an effort to protect them and their children. Six search warrants also recovered stolen vehicles, illegal firearms, cash, and other items. W. Marshal Simons, Resident Agent in Charge with the DEA was glad to have returned closer to the action. m_gallery_permalink = "http://photos.al.com/4558/gallery/mug_shots_from_autauga_county_sting_operation_9272012/index.html"; Call the sherriff’s office at 365-3211 if you ever think you see drug activity. Inmate Roster (181) Show: Released Order By: Name << 1. AUTAUGA COUNTY, Alabama -- Alleged drug dealers and manufacturers got a rude awakening Wednesday morning when heavily-armed law enforcement agents initiated a massive, county-wide, raid on a large scale.
“Citizen tips, you know, the neighbors see the traffic.
© 2020 Advance Local Media LLC. He says with meth becoming a bigger problem in the county he’s just glad to get more of it off the street.
Mug shots from Autauga County sting operation, 9/27/2012, Photo gallery: See the suspects' mug shots.
Canine units searched the Marbury home, which is on the corner of Hwy. “Years ago it was crack and of course marijuana, but meth right now is a growing drug and a dangerous drug,” Said Sedinger.
Many of those arrested had multiple charges of distribution against them, and as the agent explained, throughout the process, the task force agents posed as customers to identify major players. Sedinger says the crystal meth they found today looks like it was made in a lab out of the country. In some cases, individuals with outstanding or multiple warrants were arrested in a single residence. m_gallery_blog_id = "4558"; The officer marveled at the complex connections used among drug dealers.
m_gallery_creation_date = "Thursday, September 27, 2012, 6:22 PM"; Helicopters were also available to officers in case a suspect decided to flee the scene. And some neighbors say they never expected that house to get raided.