Drug Operations Yield Large Drug Seizures, Multiple Arrests

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.