"prerollTemplate":"https://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/ads?sz=640x480&iu=/132916964,50847294/alabamanews.net/news/crime&ciu_szs=300x250&impl=s&gdfp_req=1&env=vp&output=vast&vpos=preroll&unviewed_position_start=1&correlator=1677688523&cust_params=category=Crime%2CNews%2CTop%20Stories%2CWest%20Alabama&video_position=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.alabamanews.net%2F2020%2F12%2F14%2Feleven-arrested-during-drug-sting-in-wilcox-co%2F&post=299008" Her bonds total $650 cash. Agents executed another Jefferson County search warrant on July 14, 2020, at Ozments home. 2 arrested on drug trafficking charges in south Alabama. Arrested on FTAs with Prattville Police Department on: Spotty Showers Today; Severe Threat Friday Morning, Repairs underway to historic bridge in Tallassee, Dogwood Media Solutions in Pike Road holds ribbon cutting, Strong/Severe Storms Possible Thursday and Friday, Pay It Forward: Jimmie Ricks of Tallassee, Tallassee Man, Woman Charged with Capital Murder in Death of Woman Found in Macon County, Troy University Closes Its Confucius Institute, Cloudy and Warm Today; Strong to Severe Storms Thur/Fri. Due to its purity, the meth, or ice, that was being imported in this case, was even more dangerous and addictive. The busts happened at different locations, including a busy intersection on East University Drive, a location on East Magnolia Avenue and a trailer park on Lee Road 57. GREENBELT, Md. By WBTV Web Staff. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Ozment was sentenced to more than 15 years in prison on gun . Following a five-day trial, the jury convicted Mitchell of sex trafficking by force, fraud and . Police say Conn was out on bond from another jurisdiction for charges of receiving stolen property first-degree, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana first degree and attempting to elude. } } Montgomery; Morgan; Pike; Shelby; St. Clair; Talladega; Tuscaloosa; Search; . Dubbed "Operation Deadlier Catch", the law enforcement effort to stop the operation honed in on a violent Savannah-area network. More:'The Farm': This country compound is notorious for shady activity, but what exactly is it? Richard Moore, U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Alabama, speaks on Monday, Oct. 26, about an indictment charging 42 people with involvement in a Mobile-area opioid ring. He also talked about the successful efforts to arrests all of the suspects in the Auburn area on Wednesday. SPRINGFIELD, Mo. Prattville, AL - On Thursday April 30, 2020, the Autauga County Sheriff's Office along with the Prattville Police Department, Elmore County Sheriff's Office, Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, Montgomery Police Department, ALEA Aviation, State of Alabama Conservation Office and the 19th Judicial Circuit District Attorneys Office served a search warrant on Langford Drive in . The significant sentences handed down by the court illustrate the serious threat that the drugs represent, and they also show what can be accomplished when federal, state and local law enforcement work together., This case, and its successful result, is a prime example of how the FBI continues to work with its state, local, and federal partners to stop this poison from reaching our streets, stated FBI Special Agent in Charge James Jewell. A Hoover man described as the leader of a large-scale methamphetamine trafficking organization has been sentenced to federal prison. I advise you to take it elsewhere.". Kendrick Taryvaun Williams, 24, of Brookwood Drive, Millbrook, charged with misdemeanor possession of marijuana. They could face up to 20 years in prison and fines of half a million dollars if found guilty. Wilcox County District Attorney Michael Jackson says the drug raids are part of an on-going drug investigation. Michael Presley. Crime, police and court news and arrest mugshots from Montgomery Alabama and the River Region brought to you by the Montgomery Advertiser. Date: 2/28 #1 m23-02-3176 domestic violence (harassment) He began practicing medicine in Montgomery in 1996. Millbrook Man Charged with Sending Threatening Messages to Stanhope Elmore Students, Tallassee Man, Woman Charged with Capital Murder in Death of Woman Found in Macon County, Deatsville Man Faces Sexual Abuse Charges Involving Juvenile Family Member, Strong/Severe Storms Possible Thursday and Friday, Pay It Forward: Jimmie Ricks of Tallassee, Troy University Closes Its Confucius Institute, Cloudy and Warm Today; Strong to Severe Storms Thur/Fri. A 28-year-old woman was arrested Saturday following a drug bust during which police found more than 183 grams of suspected heroin/fentanyl, the Anne Arundel County Police Department said. Approximately $20M worth of drugs seized in Calif. New hotline aims to help those struggling with opioid, substance abuse. Her bond is $15,000 cash. From the West Alabama Newsroom-. Dustin Cory Casmus, 37, was also found to be in possession of LSD, marijuana, drug paraphernalia and a large sum of money. Ann Morgan Kinney, 30, of Jasmine Trail, charged with possession of a controlled substance. D.A. Those sales, authorities said, ranged from the sale of multiple ounces of methamphetamine to kilogram quantities. Mobile. Dr. Beauchamp is a native of Montgomery. 54 Individuals Indicted for Roles in Distributing Heroin, Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, and Cocaine "Dangerous drugs have devastated too many communities throughout our state and claimed too many lives," said Attorney General James.. "As New Yorkers and Americans across the country witnessed the greatest number of drug overdose deaths in history in 2020, the defendants here were allegedly . "global": { Meigs, an unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Alabama, with a capacity to house over 1,400 inmates. ALBANY, N.Y. ( NEWS10) The New York Attorney General's Office has announced the indictment of 54 members of a drug trafficking ring. Copyright 2017 WSFA 12 News. The Montgomery Police Department's Special . On July 24, 2019, he was sentenced to 151 months imprisonment, to be followed by three years of supervised release for conspiracy to maintain a drug-involved premises and for his active role in running a stash house used to sell methamphetamine and marijuana; Santos Rivera-Fernandez 39 year old from Atlanta, Georgia. February 22, 2023. Multiple agencies took part in the investigation including the DEA, Alabama attorney general's office, U.S. Montgomery police have announced two separate drug bust that happened just days apart, yielding thousands of dollars in drugs and cash. He attended Sidney Lanier High School and Auburn University. And we will do our very best at doing that, Dorsey said. Antonio Tyrell Pouncey 41 year old from Enterprise, Alabama. Drug Trafficking - $500,000 bond. Docket #: 1903426 Defendant: HAWKINS II, DONNIE KEN Charge: POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA Arresting Officer: Osburn, Kyle #1187, Complaint #: A 001454 2023 Arrest Date: 2/24/2023 Presiding Judge: STATOM, LILA Division: 4 Court Room: 4 Docket #: 1902658 Defendant: HICKS , RICHARD HOWARD Charge: FUGITIVE (ARREST FOR CRIME IN ANOTHER STATE) JCSO Drug Bust April 30, 2020 More than 100 pounds of marijuana, guns, ammo and other drugs were found during a raid at a residence in the 2300 block of Center Way South in Birmingham. Eleven people are arrested during a drug round up in Wilcox County. Amajay Shomari Nelson-Cox, 21, of Brantwood Drive, Montgomery, charged with misdemeanor possession of marijuana. Thats why the chief, the mayor have talked about our federal partnership. Search warrant leads police to drug bust in Montgomery. Police officers seized more than 1 kilogram of crystal methamphetamine, five guns, and $11,676 in cash. . by George McDonald. Al Sharpton, pleaded guilty Friday to federal tax evasion, mail fraud, and drug conspiracy charges. The Autauga County Sheriff's Office along with the Prattville Police Department, Elmore County Sheriff's Office, Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, the Montgomery . In all, 26 suspects were taken into custody. Montgomery police say they have made a major drug bust that has led to a mans arrest. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - More than two dozen people are facing federal charges stemming from what investigators call a drug trafficking operation. Montgomery police say they have made a major drug bust that has led to . According to court documents, an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) investigation was initiated in early spring of 2020, of a large-scale methamphetamine trafficking organization operated by Ozment from his Ross Bridge home. Media Release - Arrests made in Montgomery County drug distribution operation: 8/2/2018 #23-2018: KBI investigating officer involved shooting in Chanute: 7/29/2018 Disclaimer "Drugs wreck individuals and they wreck families but they bring in guns and guns crimes to our community. Brittney Lane Gissendanner, 29, of Oaktree Road, Millbrook, charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and misdemeanor marijuana possession. All rights reserved. During the search, agents located methamphetamine, hydrocodone, lorazepam and other drug paraphernalia. More than two dozen suspected drug traffickers in east Alabama have been arrested and charged on multiple counts in connection to a joint federal, state, and local narcotics investigation, Acting . "When they were going into these houses and we had people in there guarding their drugs and their money and they had weapons and they weren't afraid to use them . Police say they are working with the Montgomery County District Attorneys Office to try to get Conns bond revoked. The video captured multiple hand to hand transactions wherein Ozment was engaged in the sale of methamphetamine. He was also arrested on a probation warrant on charges of burglary and theft and has no bond on those charges. Montgomery, AL 36104 (334) 288 . The DHS special agent in charge says the amount seized would be enough to kill the entire population of Ohio many times over. On July 10, 2019, he was sentenced to 110 months imprisonment for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. "dfpConfig": { - Additional charges and more defendants have been added to two federal indictments that now charge a total of 21 defendants for their roles in separate conspiracies to distribute heroin and fentanyl in the Springfield, Mo., area, resulting in the overdose deaths of at least two people. Updated Feb 8, 2023. By WSFA 12 News . He said officers executed a "knock and announce" search warrant in . On May 29, 2019, he was sentenced to three years of probation for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Most of the defendants were arrested in a coordinated law enforcement sweep in November . Her bonds total $12,000 cash. MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A Montgomery County sheriffs deputy is now at home after being hospitalized for a narcotics exposure while on duty. He earned a Doctor of Medicine from Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, DC. var field59 = field59 || {}; A search warrant was obtained for the video and audio footage. Police held a news conference late Friday afternoon to announce the seizure of marijuana, fentanyl and a stolen gun. The Department of Justice for the Western District of Pennsylvania announced that 29 . Contact Montgomery Advertiser reporter Marty Roney at mroney@gannett.com. MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Montgomery police gave an update into an ongoing drug investigation in the city, an operation with which theyre partnering with federal agencies to go after dealers. His bonds are $500,000 for the trafficking and a total of $51,000 cash only for the other charges. "dfpConfig": { HPD said agents recovered 2.7 pounds of cocaine, 283 grams of methamphetamine, more than $23,000 in . An early-morning raid in Lee County led to the arrest of four people on drug charges. Dena Danielle Haney Smith, 36, of Langford Drive, charged with distribution of a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance. The state cases are being prosecuted by the Lee County district attorney's office while U.S. MADISON COUNTY, ALABAMA, Ala. Two men were arrested on December 11 in a narcotics investigation in North Alabama that resulted in a large seizure of drugs, the Huntsville Police Department said. Mobile, AL 36606 (251 . So, they had been contacting my office. Press Release. Her bond is $21,000 cash. Press Release Those were the days when 12 million Americans were out of work and hunger caused soup and bread lines to span city b. The sentencing judge determined that Pouncy was responsible for directing the business affairs of the organization, giving orders to co-conspirators, and recruiting members to assist with operations, including his sister. Updated: Jul 22, 2020 6:08 PM CDT by Alabama News Network Staff The Drug Enforcement Administration executed a search warrant at a doctor's office in Montgomery. A suspect was taken into custody from that traffic stop. He performed General Surgery Residency Training at Howard University Hospital in Washington, DC. Thirteen people were arrested and/or charged during the search warrant. He is in the Jefferson County Jail. Montgomery, Alabama - Law enforcement arrested 15 people, executed five federal search warrants and seized over a pound of "ice" methamphetamine, over 30 firearms, nearly $13,000 in cash and several vehicles that were being used to transport illegal drugs, through a joint effort by federal, state and local authorities.. Six of the 15 people arrested were arrested by the federal government . His bond if $21,000 cash. "Judge Booth, Judge Booth," Ford said excitedly. Dorsey said they also seized seven pistols and a stolen AR-15, as well as more than $23,000 in cash. Once inside, law enforcement found nearly 50 marijuana plants and another 60 pounds of marijuana that had already been packaged. Investigators seized over 44 pounds of fentanyl in an Ohio drug bust . "Working alongside a DEA special agent, these two investigators started the case by purchasing illicit drugs from key members of the organization," saidAssistant Special Agent in Charge Bret Hamilton with the Drug Enforcement Administration. New Zealand police made the largest drug bust in the country's history, seizing 3.5 tons of cocaine worth $316 million that were found floating in the ocean. Among the individuals captured in the videos conducting drug transactions were Russell, Mitchell, and Wilson. : Enough Fentanyl seized to threaten half of Montgomery County. Ford had a unique defense when Booth told him he now faces a drug trafficking charge. ", "I took a wrong turn and went to the wrong place," Williams told booth. All rights reserved. A Chelsea man is behind bars and more than 100 pounds of marijuana and other drugs are off the streets following a major drug bust Thursday at a Birmingham home. The following eight other members of the organization were previously sentenced: All defendants except Dennis Peralta pleaded guilty to the charges. "I want to thank Attorney General Letitia James, as well as state and local law enforcement, for their tireless work on this case." Montgomery, AL . "global": { Batemon says they are still finding a few more spots they need to work on, but things are moving in the right direction. We have been working this with all of our tools. The FBI and DEA investigated the case along with the Jefferson County Sheriffs Office. Matthew Adam Mooney, 29 . Ronald Dorsey, who oversees special operations, gave an update on a drug bust from Friday night. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jonathan S. Cross prosecuted the case. The following people were arrested during this search warrant: Jimothy Deaundrey Ford , 36, of Prattville, Distribution of Controlled Substance $30,000 cash bond, Possession of Controlled Substance $15,000 cash bond, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia $6,000 cash bond, Possession of Marijuana First $15,000 cash bond, Syketo Cadell Anderson, 41, of Prattville, Kendrick Taryvaun Williams, 24, of Millbrook, Possession of Marijuana Second $6,000 cash bond, Amajay Shomari Nelson-Cox, 21, of Montgomery, Andrevious Quinton Carter, 21, of Prattville, Burglary Third & Theft of Property Second No Bond, Brittney Lane Gissendanner, 29, of Millbrook, Dena Danielle Haney Smith, 36, of Prattville, Courtney Romeriz Rogers, 38, of Prattville, Possession of Marijuana First $10,000 cash bond. He indicated thecase is nowhere near over and thatthere will likely be a second round of indictments. It was one of the Auburn PD investigators assigned to the DEA office who initiated the case 18 months ago. 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