Last night, Narcotics Investigator RJ Richardson made three arrests following the execution of a search warrant on Pleasant Grove Road, in Oakman. During the search, over 72 grams of suspected methamphetamine were found, which is over 2 and half times the amount required to charge for drug trafficking, and worth over $1400 on the street.
 
Loralyn Noelle Trotter, age 39 of Nauvoo, warrant with Jasper Police Department.
Kasey Joe Mote, age 34 of Jasper, warrant with Jasper Police Department.
Noah Ferguson, age 46 of Oakman, Trafficking Methamphetamine

WCSO Narcotics Investigators executed a search warrant recently on Redmill Saragossa Road. Investigators seized a quantity of methamphetamine, and arrested two individuals. Those arrested were as follows:

Amanda Mae Woods, age 49 of Saragossa, arrested for Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance.

Keith Dewayne Frazier, age 60 of Saragossa, arrested for a failure to appear warrant in traffic court.



We appreciate the information and tips we receive from the public. If you have information on drug-related activity in your neighborhood, call us at 205-302-6464, or send us an email to drugtip@walkercountysheriff.com

Inmate litter crews have been busy these days! We’re proud to offer our inmates opportunities for outdoor enrichment, and especially a way to give back to the community.
 
Our inmate litter crews have been working hard since 2019, and continue under the watchful eye of CO Farrar. They have picked up hundreds of bags over the summer, and fall means cooler weather, and easier conditions!
 
If you know a road that needs to be cleaned, fill out the form on the clean roads tab of the WCSO website!

Recently, Deputy Douer took time to put the squeeze on crime, and maybe a few lemons!
 
A local cheer squad was selling lemonade, and needed some extra security, so Deputy Douer decided to lend a hand. We’re excited to report that lemonade sales increased exponentially, and shenanigans were in-progress.
 
We’re excited to be a part of our vibrant community, and are happy to help out any way that we can. If you have a lemonade stand or any other event, we’ll be glad to stop by!

Sheriff Smith has been a proponent of attending to inmates’ physical, mental, and spiritual needs since day one of his tenure as sheriff, and even as his time as chief in Cordova. With the mercy project, and other wellness initiatives, we’re excited to report a great thing happening in our facility.
 
Recently, over 20 inmates were baptized, signifying a renewal of their commitment to themselves. This moment, alone, is something to be celebrated. It shows that our county inmates are wanting change, and are taking steps to better themselves. The county jail is no longer a place just to serve their time, but to truly make a positive change in their lives.
 
We’re proud to offer our inmates these opportunities, and look forward to helping people better themselves, in any way we can.

Since 2019, Walker County has seen a remarkable change, thanks to an initiative led by Sheriff Smith. Inmates from the county jail have been actively working to improve local stadiums and roadways, benefiting both the community and their own rehabilitation. The Friday Night Lights have always left behind a mess, but our inmates have worked to leave it better than before.  Sheriff Smith's program provides inmates with meaningful work, including trash collection, graffiti removal, and general maintenance. This not only helps to beautify public spaces but also gives inmates a sense of purpose and accomplishment.

The program has been well-received by the community, with residents noting the cleaner and more attractive stadiums and roadways. Inmates also appreciate the opportunity to contribute positively and develop a stronger sense of self-worth. This initiative is becoming a model for other areas, showcasing how community service can be effectively combined with correctional work. Plans to expand the program are underway, aiming to involve inmates in even more projects and further benefit Walker County.

Overall, Sheriff Smith’s program highlights a successful blend of service and rehabilitation, improving public spaces while offering inmates a path to personal growth and reintegration.

On Wednesday, August 21st, the Cordova Police Department received a call from a Cordova High School student that a firearm was brought onto campus. Cordova PD notified the school administration, and the Walker County Sheriff’s Office of the potential item.
 
The WCSO and Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office K9 units responded, and completed a search of the school as CPD officers secured the school. No firearms or items of note were found during the search.
 
CPD and the WCSO are working together to continue to investigate this incident, and any other incident that may occur at our county schools. Student safety is paramount, and alongside the School Resource Officers, partner agencies, and the Walker County BOE, we will continue to keep our schools a safe learning space.
 
If you ever see something, say something. Your information may prove invaluable for preventing an incident and ensuring school safety.

Violence prevention & student advocacy nonprofit, The One In Five Foundation For Kids, dedicated to ending school violence & formed in response to the May 2022 Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas; released Wednesday evening that it is currently launching its special volunteer STOPNOW school community patrol teams who will be patrolling district/school community neighborhoods, in addition to an increased law enforcement presence as students return to school this 2024/2025 school year. The foundation noted in the release that it is actively seeking community members to join its patrols.
 
Foundation STOPNOW Patrols, modeled after the "Guardian Angels," anti crime unit in NYC in the 1980's, patrol school perimeters to minimize & prevent safety incidents from reaching school campuses; while also providing extra encouragement and support for students and neighborhoods. The nonprofit noted in the release that the school patrols are part of an aggressive nationwide grassroots effort to prevent violence from coming onto & disrupting school campuses and endangering student lives; while also serving as an added level of security presence and student support in the immediate off campus neighborhoods.
 
Patrols are currently ongoing at several school neighborhoods throughout the nation; including Morgan State University, Garfield Heights High School, College Station High School, Michigan State University & Choctaw High School.
 
Team volunteers undergo foundational training, are cleared through background checks & are trained in situational awareness and basic intervention techniques... Patrol members are unarmed, must be drug/alcohol free and do not enter school or district property without clearance as part of a collaborative on campus program. Volunteer Regional Team directors & volunteers are actively also being sought. Potential patrol members are encouraged to contact the foundation to begin the team entrance process.
 
The foundation announced that it is currently in communication with Walker County School District Superintendent, Dr Dennis Willingham, as well as Walker County Sheriff, Nick Smith to discuss the potential for the volunteer patrol teams to join on campus student safety efforts in addition to off campus patrols. Currently, patrols are slated for off campus and district properties, patrolling several blocks surrounding several Walker County Schools including Oakman Middle School & High School.
 
Wednesday's release also noted that the national group will recognize Walker County SRO, Officer Jay Miller, Walker County Sheriff Nick Smith & District Superintendent with a national award recognizing their individual and collaborative ongoing efforts to provide enhanced safety and well being for students and general school community. A formal presentation ceremony is tentatively slated for September with more details to be announced.

Earlier Today, the WCSO explosives and firearms detection canine units conducted a routine sweep of Dora High School. These sweeps aim to proactively detect and remove any prohibited items in our schools, as well as being a visible deterrent.
 
These sweeps are conducted at every county school, and on a regular basis. Sgt. Emberg, and Captain Williams are the handlers for the canines, and have extensively trained to employ the use of these detection dogs. The dogs were purchased with funds provided by the Board of Education, and this partnership highlights the ongoing commitment of the WCSO and WCBOE to student safety.
 
Dr. Willingham and Sheriff Smith are excited to work together to create a safe learning environment for our county’s students. We appreciate the opportunity to serve, and we encourage you that if you see something, say something, Your tips may be invaluable!

On the morning of Saturday, August 17th, 2024, Deputy Nathan Morrison performed a traffic stop on Curry Highway near the intersection of Gaines Road in Jasper. The passenger was taken unto custody on an outstanding warrant, and during a search of the individual, incident to arrest, it was discovered that the arrestee was in possession of methamphetamine. Charles Randy Smith Jr., age 32 of Jasper, was arrested for unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
 
On the morning of Sunday, August 18th, Deputy Nathan Morrison performed a traffic stop on a vehicle that failed to signal near Fall City Road, and Highway 195, near Manchester. During a search of the vehicle, Deputy Morrison discovered that the driver had over 18 grams of methamphetamine. The driver, Kara Dawn Hill Channell, age 49 of Sylacauga, was arrested for Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.
 
In the late evening hours of August 19th, Deputy Andrew Ingle performed a traffic stop on a vehicle near the intersection of Duncan Road, and Highway 195. The rear passenger had a quantity of methamphetamine in a purse in the back seat of the vehicle in plain view. The passenger, Angela Lee Villarreal, age 46 of Jasper, was arrested for unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
 
Earlier today, WCSO Narcotics Investigators executed a search warrant on a residence on 4th Avenue in the Sipsey community. Fentanyl, Marijuana, and other drug paraphernalia was located, and seized. The resident, Angelo Jevon Edward Rogers, age 39 of Sipsey, was arrested for Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance.
 
These arrests highlight the WCSO’s ongoing commitment to reducing the negative impact that illicit narcotics have on our communities. If you have information, or knowledge of those selling drugs in our community, we implore to speak up and say something. Call us at 205-302-6464, or send us an email at drugtip@walkercountysheriff.com. Your tips remain anonymous, and are key for us to identifying potential illegal activity.