Two Arrested for Drug Trafficking in Alabama

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Escambia County District Judge has set $1 million bonds for two individuals arrested for drug trafficking in separate incidents in Atmore and Brewton, Alabama. Danielle Rashay Ayers Jones, 38, of Madison, Alabama, was charged with trafficking methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, and having a cell phone as an inmate. Tabitha D. Lucas, 48, of Brewton, was charged with trafficking illegal drugs after being found in possession of 3.4 grams of fentanyl.

Why it matters

Drug trafficking and the opioid crisis continue to be major public safety concerns in Alabama and across the country. These high-dollar bonds reflect the seriousness with which the courts are treating these cases in an effort to curb the flow of dangerous drugs into local communities.

The details

Jones was previously arrested on February 8 for using a drone to drop 28 grams of methamphetamine, 28 grams of marijuana, and eight cell phones near the G.K. Fountain Correctional Facility in Atmore. Lucas was found in possession of 3.4 grams of fentanyl on February 22. Both suspects were taken into custody and transported to the Escambia County Detention Center.

• On February 8, Jones was arrested for using a drone to drop drugs and cell phones near a correctional facility.
• On February 22, Lucas was found in possession of 3.4 grams of fentanyl.