The investigation began in July 2016 after the FBI shifted its focus from another drug organization operating in Houston County. Through the authorized interception of telephone calls and text messages, controlled purchases of methamphetamine, the use of confidential sources of information, and other investigative means, law enforcement learned that Bryant Pouncy was in a leadership role in the conspiracy, using his co-defendantssome of them family membersto assist in carrying out his drug trafficking business. LEEDS, Ala. (WBRC) - On February 14, a suspect was arrested by Leeds police for a DUI. His bond is $6,000 cash. var field59 = field59 || {}; "You can talk about it with your attorney.". 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. At a news conference, Capt. there were marijuana, cocaine and MDMA and those drugs were flowing pretty freely throughout this geographical area. Bookings are updated several times a day so check back often! 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. Following his 30-year prison sentence, Pouncy will be on supervised release for ten years. Upon completion of his prison term, he will be remanded to the custody of the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement for deportation proceedings in accordance with the Immigration and Nationality Act; Kimberly Christina Pouncy 30 year old from Enterprise, Alabama. The drugs were being grown in several bedrooms that police said had been converted to grow rooms. Kellum is charged with distribution of a controlled substance, and Turner is charged with possession of a controlled substance, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. The following eight other members of the organization were previously sentenced: All defendants except Dennis Peralta pleaded guilty to the charges. "Drug dealers to me have the biggest ripple effect of any other crime. Jimothy Deaundrey Ford , 36, of Prattville. Most of the suspects asked for attorneys to be appointed to represent them. From the West Alabama Newsroom-. Dr. Beauchamp, is a Board-Certified Physician of Urgent Care Medicine. 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 . He is now in federal custody with charges pending related to an ongoing pill mill investigation. Police seized more than 80 pounds of meth, 200 bags of fentanyl, more than two dozen guns and $135,000 in cash in a massive drug bust in Montgomery County. Following a five-day trial, the jury convicted Mitchell of sex trafficking by force, fraud and . Ozment was sentenced to more than 15 years in prison on gun . MOODY, Ala. (WBRC) - The EPA is still working at the landfill in Moody, and Commissioner Stan Batemon says they will continue for the next two weeks. In addition to drug sales captured on video was an instance in which Ozment retrieved his stash of 4 to 6 kilograms of methamphetamine. Updated: 6:17 PM CST December 15, 2020. 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. Ronald Dorsey, who oversees special operations, gave an update on a drug bust from Friday night. Alissa Renee Newton, 30, of Julia Court, charged by Prattville Police with failure to appear in court on charges of public intoxication and driving with an expired tag. Bookings are updated several times a day so check back often! Updated: Dec 15, 2020 5:03 PM CST. POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA: 23K001718: MUMG: 2149733-01: HELD: 02/25/23: CLASS C MISDEMEANOR: 00:00:00 02/25/23: PEDESTRIAN-SOLICT IN ROADWAY: 23K001718: MUMG #12040759-01: HELD: The Special Operations Division and members of the SWAT Team had conducted a traffic stop that led to the seizure of approximately 9 1/2 pounds of marijuana and a semi-automatic hand gun. On May 29, 2019, he was sentenced to three years of probation for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Authorities said the drugs are worth around $4 million. Four of the suspects are also accused of money laundering. 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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. Staff Writer. All rights reserved (About Us). 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. This is proof that all investigative methods will be used to keep our communities safe.. 2020 #86-2020: UPDATE: Statewide Silver Alert is canceled 12/29/2020 #85-2020: Statewide Silver Alert issued for . He performed General Surgery Residency Training at Howard University Hospital in Washington, DC. Those arrested on state charges of criminal conspiracy to commit a controlled substance crime include: Two others facing state charges including Eric Lamar Kellum, of Opelika, and Quentin Eugene Turner, of Auburn. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - More than two dozen people are facing federal charges stemming from what investigators call a drug trafficking operation. A traffic stop Friday morning ended with the seizure of nearly 10 pounds of marijuana in Montgomery and led investigators to another large drug bust. 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. The drug sweep was the result of a year-long undercover operation. } } Savannah Louise Nelson, 19, of Grandview Drive, Millbrook, charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. This case is still under investigation and further charges and arrests are possible. Press Release. Updated Feb 8, 2023. They talked to the Camden Police and the others and the Camden Police department took the lead in this. }; The Drug Enforcement Administration executed a search warrant at a doctors office in Montgomery. 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. Atchison said they are still investigating what the drug was that affected the deputy. Police say an undercover operation intercepted 9 pounds of . Updated: Feb. 17, . Postal Service and other couriers to send 91 packages of drugs. The following people were arrested during this search warrant: Jimothy Ford. Thirteen people were arrested and/or charged during the search warrant. According to the superseding indictment, the drug conspiracy continued until sometime in January 2018. 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. DEA agents arrested Dr. Dlivro Beauchamp on Wednesday, June 22. Jefferson County Vice Narcotics detectives arrested 43-year-old Renardo Dejuan Henderson. Copyright 2022 WSFA 12 News. } } U.S. District Court Judge Madeline H. Haikala sentenced Ozment to 186 months for conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, and possessing several firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. Copyright 2020 WSFA 12 News. I was incarcerated. Attorney General Letitia James said they distributed . Published: Feb. 4, 2021 at 5:29 PM PST. We have been working this with all of our tools. Make no mistake, this organization was bringing in a deadly drug and spreading it through our communities. Details were limited due to the ongoing investigation, but Dorsey said they seized 39 grams of fentanyl, 26 pounds of marijuana, 312 grams of crack rock cocaine, 311 grams of powder cocaine, 126 various pharmaceutical pills, 13 homemade pills and assorted drug paraphernalia, all with an estimated street value of $85,000. More:Multiple law enforcement agencies raid 'The Farm' in Prattville. However, his whereabouts are unknown. Wilcox County District Attorney . The bust happened Thursday when EPD officers executed a narcotics search warrant at a home on East Park Avenue. More Info. GREENBELT, Md. } } On June 26, 2019, he was sentenced to 151 months imprisonment, to be followed by five years of supervised release for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. Ronald Dorsey, who oversees special operations, gave an update on a drug bust from Friday night. An early-morning raid in Lee County led to the arrest of four people on drug charges. . Investigators seized over 44 pounds of fentanyl in an Ohio drug bust . 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. So when you take 26 drug dealers off the streets, you're making a huge impact in a small community like Auburn and the Lee County area.". Twin brothers charged in Atlantic City drug bust that netted 39,000 doses of heroin, fentanyl. Autauga District Judge Joy Booth had first court appearances of the suspects by Zoom meetings Friday morning. by George McDonald. "Now that doesn't sound like a lot, just 6.8 . Crime, police and court news and arrest mugshots from Montgomery Alabama and the River Region brought to you by the Montgomery Advertiser. . "global": { He also talked about the successful efforts to arrests all of the suspects in the Auburn area on Wednesday. Search warrant leads police to drug bust in Montgomery. Her bond is $21,000 cash. On July 16, 2019, he was sentenced to 116 months imprisonment, to be followed by five years of supervised release for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine; Lynn Renfroe Donaldson 53 year old from Enterprise, Alabama. The property was valued at $274,000 and encumbered by a mortgage valued at $164,174. September 4, 2020 / 4:45 PM / CBS Pittsburgh. MOBILE, Ala. ( WKRG) Several members of a Mobile County-based, multi-state drug trafficking operation were charged Monday in Federal Court. The total bail listed at the Montgomery County Detention Facility is $8,000 for the three charges. Those sales, authorities said, ranged from the sale of multiple ounces of methamphetamine to kilogram quantities. . His bond is $15 cash. "Everyone in our community is impacted by drugs, including those who have lost a family member and those affected by crimes associated with it like burglary, theft and robbery," he said during the press conference. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Amajay Shomari Nelson-Cox, 21, of . "It creates addicts which ultimately can create overdoses and now we're talking about deaths. He was also arrested on a probation warrant on charges of burglary and theft and has no bond on those charges. JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - A massive drug bust in Jefferson ends with one arrest. Her bonds total $12,000 cash. This has been an on-going investigation, said Jackson. All rights reserved. Drugs and a stolen gun that Montgomery police say were seized Friday, February 24, 2022 - Photo from Alabama News Network. "Getting illegal guns off the street and cracking down on drug trafficking is a critical component of efforts to curb gun violence and crime in our community," said State Assemblymember Al Stirpe. Peralta was convicted after a trial that concluded on March 28, 2019. by Among the individuals captured in the videos conducting drug transactions were Russell, Mitchell, and Wilson. Our nation-wide commitment to reducing gun crime in America. Matthew Mooney. February 22, 2023. All rights reserved. Authorities said 49-year-old Robert Alan Ozment, a radiology scan technician, ran the drug op in Hoover's Ross Bridge neighborhood. Eleven people are arrested during a drug round up in Wilcox County. This month the DEA made the biggest meth bust in American history: 2200 pounds of meth, nearly 900 pounds of cocaine, and 13 pounds of heroin. "dfpConfig": { The Jefferson County Sheriff's . The FBI and DEA investigated the case along with the Jefferson County Sheriffs Office. May 1, 2020 . All rights reserved. Montgomery, Alabama On June 9, 2020, Bryant Dewayne Pouncy, a 47 year old resident of Enterprise, Alabama, was sentenced to serve 360 months in prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, distribution of methamphetamine, conspiracy to maintain a drug-involved premises, maintaining a drug stash house, and being a felon in possession of a firearm, announced United States Attorney Louis V. Franklin, Sr. and FBI Special Agent in Charge James Jewell. The Concord Police Department's Special Operations Division has concluded a yearlong drug investigation aimed at those responsible for distributing narcotics . "We do have evidence that there was drug trafficking out of a particular community. "What i hope is that the arrest of these 26 individuals and more to come will maybe give a little bit of peace of mind to some of those who have lost loved ones or been the victim of a crime. Jimothy Deaundry Ford, facing drug trafficking charges, is well-known to local law enforcement. "Several of the individuals within the organization were willing to kill to protect their drugs and assets so it was a very dangerous organization," Hamilton added. "dfpConfig": { Kilby Correctional Facility is an Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) prison for the state of Alabama, located in Mt. "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 . The 45-acre site is on Langford Lane, just off Autauga County Road 4. He attended Sidney Lanier High School and Auburn University. 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. Wilcox County District Attorney Michael Jackson says the drug raids are part of an on-going drug investigation. Alabama News Network Staff. Drug Trafficking - $500,000 bond. . Feds Bust Alleged Drug Trafficking Ring And Indict 21 People, FBI Searching For Another Suspect November 20, 2020 / 1:43 PM / CBS Pittsburgh By: KDKA-TV News Staff The fact that these agents and officers were willing to go bust down doors to make Lee County safer is a testament to them," Hughes added. He indicated thecase is nowhere near over and thatthere will likely be a second round of indictments. "Drugs wreck individuals and they wreck families but they bring in guns and guns crimes to our community. New Orleans Resident Pleads Guilty to Drug Conspiracy. Ann Morgan Kinney, 30, of Jasmine Trail, charged with possession of a controlled substance. HPD said agents recovered 2.7 pounds of cocaine, 283 grams of methamphetamine, more than $23,000 in . The Autauga County Sheriff's Office along with the Prattville Police Department, Elmore County Sheriff's Office, Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, the Montgomery . Syketo Cadell Anderson, 41, of Smithville Road, charged with possession of a controlled substance. What to Know. 27 Indicted In International Drug Ring Bust. Copyright 2022 WSFA 12 News. Multiple agencies (Autauga County Sheriffs Office, Elmore County Sheriffs Department, Montgomery County Sheriffs Department, Montgomery Police Department, and the Prattville Aviation Unit) assisted in the raid of The Farm. It happened during a traffic stop Saturday afternoon near Wind Creek Casino & Hotel off Eddie L Tullis Road. Mobile. Yesterday was trash day," he said. }; Eleven people are arrested during a drug round up in Wilcox County. A Hoover man described as the leader of a large-scale methamphetamine trafficking organization has been sentenced to federal prison. 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). Auburn Police Chief Paul Register said the massive investigation has helped make Auburn and Lee County safer. However, during the sentencing hearing, law enforcement testified that at least 12 kilograms could be linked to it from March to October of 2017, with Pouncy being directly responsible for acquiring five kilos. "I was in jail on that date. His bond if $6,000 cash. A Montgomery County sheriff's deputy is now at home after being hospitalized for a narcotics exposure while on duty. The United States Attorney's office in Mobile . ALBANY, N.Y. ( NEWS10) The New York Attorney General's Office has announced the indictment of 54 members of a drug trafficking ring. On January 14, 2020, he was sentenced to 210 months imprisonment, to be followed by ten years of supervised release for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine; Ervin Gene Bradham 56 year old from Enterprise, Alabama. They not only affect themselves and their families but also the addicts and their families," Morris aid. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). I advise you to take it elsewhere.". The federal guidelines called for a significant sentence in this case due to a number of factors, including the offense level of the drug charges, Pouncys prior criminal history, and his leadership role in the drug trafficking organization. Attorneys are handling the federal cases. An additional member of the organization was initially charged as well. And we will do our very best at doing that, Dorsey said. Half are facing federal narcotics and money laundering charges, while the other half are facing state narcotics charges. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Montgomery County prosecutors say the ring operated between Los Angeles and Philadelphia, using the U.S. PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - More than two dozen people have been indicted for their alleged links to an . Thats why the chief, the mayor have talked about our federal partnership. North Platte Woman Sentenced for Drug Trafficking Crime. Montgomery; Morgan; Pike; Shelby; St. Clair; Talladega; Tuscaloosa; Search; . The 4th Judicial Drug Task Force, the Wilcox County Sheriffs Office the Camden Police Department and the 17th Judicial Drug Task Force all participated in the raid. 'The Farm': This country compound is notorious for shady activity, but what exactly is it? Martez Kevon Mosely, 20, of Hill Street, charged with felony possession of marijuana. MORGAN COUNTY, Ala. (WAFF) - Six people face drug-related charges after a bust in Morgan county on Tuesday. 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. while so far impaired by (drug(s),drug(s)& alco.)) Buy newspaper front pages, posters and more. "global": { In that time, a total . Once inside, law enforcement found nearly 50 marijuana plants and another 60 pounds of marijuana that had already been packaged. ', "I'm just reading what it says," Booth answered. "Their diligent efforts further our common goal . f you're a drug dealer, Lee County is a not a place you want to do business. He is facing new charges of trafficking illegal drugs with additional charges of possession of marijuana first-degree and receiving stolen property second degree. Montgomery, AL . An Alabama pastor and voting rights activist, who is the half-brother of the Rev. The U.S. Attorneys Office Middle District of Alabama confirmed to Alabama News Network that it happened in the 4700 block of Woodmere Blvd at Obelisk Healthcare. A multi-agency drug investigation into drug trafficking uncovered a hallucinogenic drug with a street value of $100,000 and led to the arrests of three people, according to Paragould police . Mobile, AL 36606 (251 . They could face up to 20 years in prison and fines of half a million dollars if found guilty. "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. Her bond is $15,000 cash. By WSFA 12 News . The investigation remains on-going drug and more arrests are possible. More than 60 local and state law enforcement officers hit the property Thursday morning. Montgomery police say they have made a major drug bust that has led to a mans arrest. Dr. Beauchamp is a native of Montgomery. According to the Autauga County Sheriffs Office, those arrested were: The court appearances were done virtually as a nod to the effort to halt the spread of the coronavirus. Robert Alan Ozment, of Hoover, was sentenced to more than 15 years in federal prison after drug raids at his home in 2020. field59.ipo = { All rights reserved. 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. Kendrick Taryvaun Williams, 24, of Brookwood Drive, Millbrook, charged with misdemeanor possession of marijuana. In all, 26 suspects were taken into custody. Authorities said 49-year-old Robert Alan Ozment, a radiology scan technician, ran the drug op in Hoovers Ross Bridge neighborhood. Police say The Farm, located on Langford Drive in Prattville, has been used for criminal activity for a long time. "global": { 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. The warrant cited 12 different instances of narcotics back to 2019. Marshals Service and the U.S. Attorneys Office. It was one of the Auburn PD investigators assigned to the DEA office who initiated the case 18 months ago. The names and charges were not released. All rights reserved. Some of those federal agencies include the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S. "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. 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. Approximately $20M worth of drugs seized in Calif. New hotline aims to help those struggling with opioid, substance abuse. The bust happened Thursday when EPD officers executed a narcotics search warrant at a home on East Park Avenue. Bobby Christine, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia . Dothan, AL - Officers of the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles broke up a drug trafficking operation in Dothan, seizing six pounds of marijuana and cash.. Ken Brown, Officer-In-Charge of the Bureau's Dothan office, said officers received a tip Tuesday that probationer Demetrius Roberts, also known as "Sir Charles," had set up shop in a hotel room at the Red Roof Inn on Montgomery . A search warrant was obtained for the video and audio footage. February 22, 2023. Maj. Gayle Atchison said the deputy was given Narcan then rushed to Baptist East. Drug bust puts Butler Co. dealers behind bars. 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. Police say 436 grams of pure fentanyl, 226 grams of marijuana and a stolen 9MM Glock handgun were found inside of the vehicle. it was a huge takedown, especially to be concentrated in one area," Morris said. "This is an 18 month investigation that spanned from Auburn all the way to California. 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.". 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. Charges include Unlawful distribution of a controlled substance and Possession of a controlled substance. Due to its purity, the meth, or ice, that was being imported in this case, was even more dangerous and addictive. 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. What had been going on is that citizens had been complaining because drug dealers in Wilcox set up shop and started selling drugs all over the place. He is charged with second-degree possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia, and unlawful possession of a controlled substance. The video captured multiple hand to hand transactions wherein Ozment was engaged in the sale of methamphetamine. Autoplay. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Unintended consequences as crews work to put out Moody landfill fire. "I admit I had marijuana on me.". Montgomery, AL 36104 (334) 288-1212; Terms of . Methamphetamine continues to be the number one drug threat in Alabama and is often linked to numerous property crimes, violent crimes, and deaths each year, stated U.S. Attorney Franklin. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Dustin Cory Casmus, 37, was also found to be in possession of LSD, marijuana, drug paraphernalia and a large sum of money. I talked to the task force. Multiple law enforcement agencies raid 'The Farm' in Prattville, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. So, they had been contacting my office. By WBTV Web Staff. On July 13, 2020, agents received information that Ozment had traveled to Atlanta to buy more methamphetamine to sell. 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 . Also confiscated was an oscillating fan with a hidden video camera which was recovered from Ozments bedroom. They were able to identify and indict dozens of members of the operation. Matthew Adam Mooney, 29, of Langford Drive, charged with drug trafficking, distribution of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia. 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. READ MORE: Authorities bust drug ring that pushed opioids and meth in Philly and beyond. "Judge Booth, Judge Booth," Ford said excitedly. MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) - 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 U.S. Attorney A. Clark Morris confirmed Thursday. 2 arrested on drug trafficking charges in south Alabama. 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