Four Arrested After Search Warrants Executed In Atmore

October 8, 2015

The 21st Judicial Drug Task Force, assisted by numerous local, state and federal authorities, simultaneously executed numerous search warrants in various locations across  Atmore on Wednesday following a lengthy investigation.

Agents found and seized a substantial amount of illegal drugs, including marijuana and methamphetamines, and several firearms.

Four Atmore residents were arrested during the operation:

  • Shelton “Chubby” McKenzie, 38, conspiracy to commit controlled substance crime;
  • Richard McKenzie, 28, unlawful possession of marijuana first degree, unlawful possession of controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia. He was also arrested on outstanding felony warrants from Florida and misdemeanor warrants from Atmore;
  • Victor McKenzie, 25, arrested on an outstanding  misdemeanor warrant
  • Clarence Williams, 24, unlawful possession of marijuana first degree

Officials said more arrests are forthcoming.

The 21st Judicial Drug Task Force was assisted by Atmore Police, Poarch Police, U. S. Marshals, U. S. Drug Enforcement Agency, Homeland Security Investigations, Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and a U.S. Customs and Border Protection air unit. In  K-9 units took part  from  theEscambia County (AL) Sheriff’s Office, Thomasville Police Department, Citronelle Police Department and Conecuh County Sheriff’s Office.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under News