Montgomery Police: Drug Bust Nets Marijuana, Fentanyl, Stolen Gun
Montgomery police say they have made a major drug bust that has led to a man’s arrest.
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Delivery Driver Picks Up Drug Charge in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom– A Fed-Ex driver picks up a drug charge — while delivering packages in Dallas County. Twenty-nine year old Nidedra Means was pulled over for speeding in Valley Grande. And as the deputy approached the vehicle — he noticed the strong smell of marijuana. Means admitted to having the pot in the vehicle for her personal…
U.S. House Votes to Decriminalize Marijuana
The U.S. House has approved a bill decriminalizing marijuana and letting states set their own policies on pot.
Supporters in Alabama Face Uphill Battle to Decriminalize Marijuana
Supporters are continuing to push for Alabama to join the ranks of states that have decriminalized small amounts of marijuana.
Positive Marijuana Test Leads to 30-day Suspension for American Track Star, Can Not Run in Olympic Race
American champion Sha’Carri Richardson cannot run in the Olympic 100-meter race after testing positive for a chemical found in marijuana. Richardson won the 100 at Olympic trials on June 19. She told of her ban Friday on the “Today Show.”
Birmingham to Pardon More than 15,000 People with Marijuana Convictions
Birmingham will issue blanket pardons for more than 15,000 people with misdemeanor marijuana convictions dating back to 1990. Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin announced the pardon program on Tuesday, April 20, which is a day that many associate with marijuana use. The pardons from municipal court convictions are automatic. Many people have a hard time finding work because of drug convictions,…
Suspected Drug Dealer Taken Off the Streets of Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom– A suspected drug dealer is behind in Selma — after he’s arrested with an assortment of illegal drugs. Twenty-two year old Melvin Barnes, Jr. of Selma was arrested Tuesday night — after an undercover deputy witnessed a suspected drug transaction that Barnes was allegedly involved in. “The undercover officer was actually watching a particular area…
UPDATE: Selma Woman Charged with Drug Trafficking
From the West Alabama Newsroom– A Selma woman is behind bars — on more than a million dollars bond — after a drug bust Tuesday night in Dallas County. Eighteen year old Aaliyah Hatcher is charged with drug trafficking — and drug excise tax. Deputies found drugs — scales — and more than $400 dollars in cash — during a…
Lee County Sheriff’s Office Makes Drug Bust in Beauregard
On Thursday, May 7, Lee County Sheriff’s Investigators conducted a drug search warrant at a residence in the 1100 block of Lee Rd. 147 in Beauregard. Marijuana, THC oil, controlled narcotics, illegal distilled spirits, approximately $6,000 and 17 firearms were discovered from the residence. Michael Scott Ford, 37, of Opelika, was arrested and charged with one count of Possession of…
Andalusia Drug Bust Lands Four Behind Bars
Four people are being held in the Covington County Jail on drug-related charges after the 22nd Judicial Circuit Drug Task Force attempted to serve a warrant and several people fled the scene. DTF Commander Mark Odom said agents had a warrant for the arrest of Shundraiaus M. Curry for two counts of distribution of a controlled substance. The warrants were the…
