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Demopolis police arrest suspected drug dealer

From the West Alabama Newsroom– Demopolis police arrest a suspected drug dealer — and take a significant amount of illegal drugs off the street. Chief Rex Flowers says 31 year old Demarcus Wheeler is facing several drug charges — including drug trafficking — possession of dangerous drugs — and possession with intent to sell. Flowers says officers responded to a…

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…