Montgomery police say they have made a major drug bust that has led to . His bond is $500,000. The property was valued at $274,000 and encumbered by a mortgage valued at $164,174. "Judge Booth, Judge Booth," Ford said excitedly. Matthew Adam Mooney, 29 . SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - More than two dozen people are facing federal charges stemming from what investigators call a drug trafficking operation. ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WSFA) - Two people have been arrested and a large amount of marijuana has been seized from a south Alabama home, according to the Enterprise Police Department. Agents executed another Jefferson County search warrant on July 14, 2020, at Ozments home. "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=1677759967&cust_params=category=Crime%2CMontgomery%20Metro%2CNews%2CTop%20Stories&video_position=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.alabamanews.net%2F2023%2F02%2F24%2Fmontgomery-police-drug-bust-nets-marijuana-fentanyl-stolen-gun%2F&post=1832703" The following people were arrested during this search warrant: Jimothy Ford. All rights reserved. Martez Kevon Mosely, 20, of Hill Street, charged with felony possession of marijuana. His bond if $6,000 cash. Drug bust puts Butler Co. dealers behind bars. 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. From the West Alabama Newsroom-. His bond is $6,000 cash. Marshals, Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Alabama HIDTA Task Force, Alabama National Guard, Central Alabama Drug Task Force, police departments in Auburn, Eufaula, Millbrook, Montgomery, Prattville, Troy, and sheriff's offices inAutauga, Elmore, Montgomery and Lee counties. He is facing new charges of trafficking illegal drugs with additional charges of possession of marijuana first-degree and receiving stolen property second degree. Wilcox County District Attorney Michael Jackson says the drug raids are part of an on-going drug investigation. } } On the federal conspiracy counts, Holstick, Miller, Maddox, Cole, Lockhart, Turner, Donaldson, Young, Spinks, and Hart could face prison terms of between five and 40 years and fines of up to $5 million. The DEA Office in Montgomery is manned with investigators from the state and local agencies from across the region. With the work of everyone here, we were able to put an end to that," said Verne Speirs with the U.S. Attorney's Office. And we want to do it at the highest level. An additional member of the organization was initially charged as well. In addition to drug sales captured on video was an instance in which Ozment retrieved his stash of 4 to 6 kilograms of methamphetamine. CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. ( WTAJ) Dozens were arrested Thursday for involvement in a Philadelphia-based drug trafficking ring in Cambria County and other surrounding counties, and one that reached as far as California. These cases were investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Enterprise Police Department, the Dothan Police Department, the Ozark Police Department, the Houston County Sheriffs Office, the Coffee County Sheriffs Office, and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), with assistance from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the United States Marshals Service, the Georgia State Police, the Clayton County, Georgia Sheriffs Office, and the Washington County, Florida Sheriffs Office. Charges include Unlawful distribution of a controlled substance and Possession of a controlled substance. it was a huge takedown, especially to be concentrated in one area," Morris said. "dfpConfig": { February 8, 2023 | 1:04pm. Alabama News Network Staff. Updated: Dec 15, 2020 5:03 PM CST. "Drug dealers to me have the biggest ripple effect of any other crime. Published: Feb. 4, 2021 at 5:29 PM PST. var field59 = field59 || {}; The Alabama Supreme Court has halted live court appearances because of the virus. In a sweeping, nearly 600-page affidavit of probable cause for the arrests . . On July 10, 2019, she was sentenced to 30 months imprisonment, to be followed by three years of supervised release for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine; Dennis Reinaldo Peralta 39 year old from Lawrenceville, Georgia. var field59 = field59 || {}; A dozen people have been charged in the wake of a Thursday morning drug raid on "The Farm," an infamous Prattville location that authorities say acts as a drug market and magnet for stolen property. This may be the biggest meth bust in American history . 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. All rights reserved. . The bust happened Thursday when EPD officers executed a narcotics search warrant at a home on East Park Avenue. "During the arrests yesterday, quite a number of weapons were encountered, everything from AR-15's to 44 Magnum handgun and various other handguns and long guns were encountered with the defendants. Copyright 2022 WSFA 12 News. Dena Danielle Haney Smith, 36, of Langford Drive, charged with distribution of a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance. Montgomery police partnering with feds in ongoing drug operation, Alabama, 4 other states prevail in suit to block Equal Rights Amendment certification, Youth mental health is a growing concern in Alabama. by An Alabama pastor and voting rights activist, who is the half-brother of the Rev. Police say 436 grams of pure fentanyl, 226 grams of marijuana and a stolen 9MM Glock handgun were found inside of the vehicle. I was incarcerated. Montgomery, AL . At a news conference, Capt. He has seven prior felony convictions including five felony drug related convictions, Chief Assistant Attorney C.J. PRATTVILLE They face chargesranging from felony drug trafficking to not showing up for court on a misdemeanor public intoxication charge. Her bonds total $45,000 cash. This case is still under investigation and further charges and arrests are possible. 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. 50 people charged in multi-agency drug bust in Houston, Galveston area . "You can talk about it with your attorney.". Atchison said the deputy was released from the hospital Saturday night. 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. Press Release "It creates addicts which ultimately can create overdoses and now we're talking about deaths. Bookings are updated several times a day so check back often! A search warrant was obtained for the video and audio footage. During the search, agents located methamphetamine, hydrocodone, lorazepam and other drug paraphernalia. 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 . Updated Feb 8, 2023. "This is an 18 month investigation that spanned from Auburn all the way to California. September 4, 2020 / 4:45 PM / CBS Pittsburgh. AL (WSFA) - Early morning drug busts put 20 people behind bars. Attorneys are handling the federal cases. HPD said agents recovered 2.7 pounds of cocaine, 283 grams of methamphetamine, more than $23,000 in . Drug ring operating in Philadelphia region busted; 83 pounds of meth seized. "Their diligent efforts further our common goal . Michael Presley. They're each charged in a six-count indictment with conspiring to possess with intent to distribute, or did distribute drugs including cocaine, marijuana, Xanax, and methylenedioxy-methamphetamine(known as MDMA or ecstasy). Unintended consequences as crews work to put out Moody landfill fire. field59.ipo = { The decade of the 1930s was an uncertain time in Montgomery County, North Carolina, when the nation was in the deepest throes of what came to be known as the Great Depression. Updated: Nov. 24, 2020 at 11:57 AM PST. All rights reserved. In all, 26 suspects were taken into custody. Among the individuals captured in the videos conducting drug transactions were Russell, Mitchell, and Wilson. Thirteen people have been arrested and/or charged stemming from yesterday's raid on a 40-acre property on Langford Drive in Prattville known as "The Farm.". "We do have evidence that there was drug trafficking out of a particular community. February 22, 2023. Thats near Carmichael Road. "I want to thank Attorney General Letitia James, as well as state and local law enforcement, for their tireless work on this case." "Now that doesn't sound like a lot, just 6.8 . }; A major narcotics warrant was served in Autauga County Thursday morning. Autauga District Judge Joy Booth had first court appearances of the suspects by Zoom meetings Friday morning. Ronald Dorsey, who oversees special operations, gave an update on a drug bust from Friday night. Jimothy Deaundrey Ford , 36, of Prattville. Bookings are updated several times a day so check back often! Copyright 2017 WSFA 12 News. A Hoover man described as the leader of a large-scale methamphetamine trafficking organization has been sentenced to federal prison. IDAHO FALLS - Between Friday, March 4, and Sunday, March 6, Idaho Falls Police Officers arrested 16 people for drug and other relevant offenses in six separate incidents. Staff Writer. She read the arrest warrant to him. The DHS special agent in charge says the amount seized would be enough to kill the entire population of Ohio many times over. He performed General Surgery Residency Training at Howard University Hospital in Washington, DC. February 22, 2023. Help us combat the proliferation of sexual exploitation crimes against children. Former Ala. attorney sentenced in 2020 deadly distracted driving wreck. The following eight other members of the organization were previously sentenced: All defendants except Dennis Peralta pleaded guilty to the 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 . Those were the days when 12 million Americans were out of work and hunger caused soup and bread lines to span city b. He attended Sidney Lanier High School and Auburn University. by George McDonald. And we will do our very best at doing that, Dorsey said. But police stopped him. They went around arresting these drug dealers to get them off the street.. It's on the southern edge of Prattville in the police jurisdiction. By WSFA 12 News . cannot drive safely trespass: public agency during business hours peace order: fail to comply (driving, attempting to drive) vehicle while underthe influence of alcohol violate protective order assault-second degree assault-second degree theft: $100 to under $1,500 Information about the defendants and the dates on which they pleaded guilty are as follows: July 16, 2021- Joseph Anthony Coleman, 37, of Montgomery, Alabama. They talked to the Camden Police and the others and the Camden Police department took the lead in this. 10 alleged Chicago gang associates charged in drug trafficking probe . We have been working this with all of our tools. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jonathan S. Cross prosecuted the case. The Lee County Sheriff's Office SWAT team on Thursday carried out a search warrant in the 4000 block of Lee . 2023 www.montgomeryadvertiser.com. Dubbed "Operation Deadlier Catch", the law enforcement effort to stop the operation honed in on a violent Savannah-area network. Judd said 85 people were arrested as a result of the investigation and authorities seized 268 pounds of methamphetamine and 6.8 ounces of fentanyl. JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - A massive drug bust in Jefferson ends with one arrest. Police say they are working with the Montgomery County District Attorneys Office to try to get Conns bond revoked. On July 11, 2019, she was sentenced to 27 months imprisonment, to be followed by three years of supervised release for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine; Rogelio Israel Pimentel 23 year old residing in Rex, Georgia at the time of his arrest. Amajay Shomari Nelson-Cox, 21, of . The police jurisdictionextends some three miles from the city limits. Investigators say one of the defendants would ship drugs from Los Angeles using UPS, FedEx and the US Postal Service. 26 arrested as East Alabama drug trafficking operation dismantled, Alfred Lorenzo Cole, 36, of Santa Rosa, California, SakeyaMonique Donaldson, 38, of Atlanta, Georgia, Carlton Antonio Goodman, Jr., of Dadeville, Alabama, 4 other states prevail in suit to block Equal Rights Amendment certification. Brittney Lane Gissendanner, 29, of Oaktree Road, Millbrook, charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and misdemeanor marijuana possession. Robert Alan Ozment, of Hoover, was sentenced to more than 15 years in federal prison after drug raids at his home in 2020. Atchison said they are still investigating what the drug was that affected the deputy. To search and filter the Mugshots for Jefferson County, Alabama simply click on the at the top of the page. Thats why the chief, the mayor have talked about our federal partnership. Charles Earl Pouncy 73 year old from Enterprise, Alabama. Evidence gathered during the investigation indicates the organization was responsible for obtaining wholesale amounts of methamphetamine for distribution in South Alabama and the Florida Panhandle. It happened during a traffic stop Saturday afternoon near Wind Creek Casino & Hotel off Eddie L Tullis Road. They could face up to 20 years in prison and fines of half a million dollars if found guilty. The investigation began in July 2016 after the FBI shifted its focus from another drug organization operating in Houston County. Robinson told Booth. Once inside, law enforcement found nearly 50 marijuana plants and another 60 pounds of marijuana that had already been packaged. Al Sharpton, pleaded guilty Friday to federal tax evasion, mail fraud, and drug conspiracy charges. "global": { He also talked about the successful efforts to arrests all of the suspects in the Auburn area on Wednesday. var field59 = field59 || {}; Due to its purity, the meth, or ice, that was being imported in this case, was even more dangerous and addictive. Most of the defendants were arrested in a coordinated law enforcement sweep in November . A section of the city of Montgomery covers a portion of the prison facility.. Kilby serves as receiving and processing center for all male Alabama state inmates. Montgomery, Alabama - Today, a federal jury found defendant Lonnie Dontae Mitchell, 36, from Montgomery, Alabama, guilty of numerous offenses relating to the defendant's involvement in coercing several victims, including a minor, to engage in prostitution over the course of several years. LEEDS, Ala. 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