Alabama Attorney Arrested On Drug Charges

April 6, 2012

Authorities in Escambia County, Ala., have arrested an attorney on drug charges.

Thursday afternoon, the Brewton Police Department charged attorney Sara “Sally” Oswald Stoddard with unlawful possession of a controlled substance and attempt to commit a controlled substance crime.

According to Lt. Bryan Davis, Stoddard, age 65, was arrested at her Brewton law office following the conclusion of a Brewton Police Department investigation. She was transported to the Escambia County (Ala.) Detention Center.

According to court records, Stoddard was arrested on controlled substance charges in Evergreen, Ala., in 2003. Those charges were later dismissed.

Stoddard later filed suit against then-Conecuh County Sheriff Tracy Hawsey and a deputy sheriff for $500,000 in punitive damages and $4,000,000 in compensatory damages.  That case case was later dismissed.

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3 Responses to “Alabama Attorney Arrested On Drug Charges”

  1. Not Surprised !! on April 10th, 2012 10:51 pm

    I have always said drug bust should start with these crooked cops and people in public offices try cleaning them up and than try the streets !! LOL

  2. well on April 6th, 2012 9:31 pm

    No!

    But she might sue?

  3. OOPS on April 6th, 2012 7:34 pm

    Oh the tangled web that lawyers weave. Musta been something to the previous charges but money talks. Wonder if she’ll serve time or not,

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