drug charges

Birmingham Police Officer Arrested on Rape, Drug Charges

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) – Authorities say a Birmingham police officer was arrested on charges of rape and drug possession after investigators searched his home following a complaint about allegations of misconduct. Officer Matthew Wilcox, 37 was arrested and relieved of duties. Records show he was released from the Jefferson County Jail on a bail of $26,000 on Sunday. A statement…

Fourteen People Arrested During Drug Sweep in Selma

From the West Alabama Newsroom– Dallas County authorities arrest more than a dozen people during a two week undercover drug operation in Selma. The SAFE Task Force — the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office — Selma Police — the Drug Task Force — and the state tactical team — all took part in the drug sting. The undercover operation wrapped up…

Shooting Investigation Leads to Drug Bust in Lee County

Lee County Sheriffs Deputies have made an arrest in a shooting that occurred on December 9, in the 500 block of Lee Road 592. The shooting happened in Phenix City. Authorities arrested and charged David Cobb, 19, of Auburn with the shooting. Multiple shell casings were located in the area that spanned the distance between two homes. Multiple victims were located…

Island Delight and Caribbean Restaurant Owners Indicted on Drug, Gun Charges

Courtesy of the Island Delight at Dexter Facebook page On Friday, March 13, Richard Herbert Smith and Mellissa Stacy Ann Smith, of Wetumpka, were arrested and indicted by a federal grand jury. Mellissa Smith is listed as the owner of the Island Delight Caribbean Restaurant in Montgomery. The indictment charges Richard Smith with conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance, possession…