Two Atmore Men Facing Drug Charges

May 27, 2016

Two people have been arrested in Atmore in unrelated drug cases.

Jabarie Arnold, 37, was charged with possession of marijuana, three counts of possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, altering a firearm’s identification and resisting arrest.

Arnold’s arrest came after officer with the Atmore Police Department, Poarch Police Department and Escambia County (AL) Sheriff’s Department served a search warrant at home on New Order Lane. Officers found numerous illegal items, including 278 grams of synthetic marijuana, hydrocodone, methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and a pistol with serial numbers filed off (pictured top).

Arnold attempted flee officers from the Atmore Police Department and the U.S. Marshals but was apprehended with drug paraphernalia in his possession, according to police.

Arnold was booked into the Escambia County (AL) Detention Center in Brewton where he remains with bond set at $1 million.

In an unrelated case, 22-year old Justin Lacy of Atmore was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana first degree.

His arrest came after Atmore Police received a tip of illegal drug activity in vicinity of Avenue E in Atmore. An investigation was initiated and surveillance of the area found drug activity to be present, according to police.

A search warrant was executed by officers with Atmore Police Department, Poarch Police Department and the  Escambia County (AL) Sheriff’s Office.
Officer reported finding 90 grams of marijuana and several hydrocodone pills with a street value of $700 (pictured below).

Lacy was booked into the Escambia County (AL) Detention Center in Brewton.

Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under News