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Hanceville Police Execute Largest Drug Bust In City History
Approximately two weeks ago, Sergeant Rob Long and John Davidson of the Hanceville Police Department conducted what initially seemed to be a routine traffic stop within the city limits of Hanceville. During the traffic stop interaction, Long established the likelihood that an illegal drug component was part of the incident.
Hanceville Police Department Narcotics Investigators were summoned to the scene.
Based upon evidence acquired during this traffic stop and subsequent questioning, Narcotics Investigator and Assistant Chief of Police Adam Hadder pursued a lengthy, ongoing investigation that took him across the county line into Blount County.
A single suspect with prior felony convictions involving narcotics possession and trafficking was the target of the investigation. Hadder pursued the likelihood that the individual may have once again been involve in the unlawful distribution of a controlled substance.
That multi-day investigation allowed Hadder to develop a crime profile that indicated that significant amounts of narcotics and other illegal drugs - directly tied to this traffic stop - were potentially being trafficked into Hanceville, Cullman County, and surrounding communities from a residential location in the Blountsville area.
On Monday evening (December 19th) around 9:00 pm, Hadder along with the aforementioned Long, Lieutenant Brannon Hammick and Chief of Police Bob Long arranged for the purchase of one ounce of ICE methamphetamine in Blount County from a white male believed linked to the suspected trafficking mentioned above.
During the pre-arranged drug buy, the suspect became agitated just prior to the transaction. He departed the transaction location in a motor vehicle. Hadder surreptitiously followed the suspect in an unmarked vehicle.
The situation soon escalated with Hadder and other members of HPD pursuing the individual into downtown Blountsville with as full show of blue lights. Ultimately, the suspect vehicle was boxed in after a short chase by HPD cruisers and the unmarked car.
The suspect was taken into custody at the location with one ounce of ICE methamphetamine in his possession.
In the meantime, from research information provided by the Hanceville Police Department, Sgt. Kirkland of the Blount County Sheriff's Office conducted a multiple hours surveillance of the suspect's presumed home.
Upon the detainment of the suspect, a search warrant was generated by the Blount County Sheriff's Office to enter the subject's dwelling. Hanceville and Blount County Investigators discovered a residential interior heavy with the smell of marijuana. The residence was sparsely decorated and believed to be a 'stash house'.
The following items were discovered inside the home:
• Approximately 110 pounds of high-grade marijuana buds
(street valued at $3,500 per pound)
• Approximately 2 pounds of ICE Methamphetamine
• Approximately 3 ounces of Cocaine
• Numerous pills of suspected of being controlled substances (Ecstacy)
• Multiple firearms
• A Ballistic Vest
• Various drug paraphernalia and apparatus
• Cash currency amounts believed to be between $90,000 and $110,000
As a result of the above, Hanceville Police arrested:
BRADLEY NEAL STEELE (33) of Blountsville
The above items were seized and Steel was taken to the Blount County Jail.
Steele will be charged with:
• Trafficking of Controlled Substance (3 counts)
~ Marijuana
~ Methamphetamine
~ Cocaine
Additional charges made be pending in relation to this arrest such as Attempting to Commit A Controlled Substance Crime, Attempting to Elude and Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance.
The total estimated street value of all street drugs seized is well over $350,000.
Bond will be set at $3,000,000.00.
Hanceville Chief of Police Bog Long had these thoughts following a press conference explain the arrest and charges:
"The important thing about this entire incident is that a very large amount of illegal drugs won't be available on the streets. I would like to acknowledge that the officers of Hanceville Police Department did a fantastic job. I also want to express my sincere gratitude to Blount County Sheriff Lloyd Arrington and the Blount County Sheriff's Office for all their hard work and dedication on this case."
Further information on this case is expected in the near future from the Blount County Sheriff's Office and Blount County District Attorney Pamela Casey (who is currently reviewing the circumstances of the case).
For the full story with images and press conference, please see:
cullmantoday.com/2016/12/21/hanceville-police-execute-lar...
Hanceville Police Execute Largest Drug Bust In City History
Approximately two weeks ago, Sergeant Rob Long and John Davidson of the Hanceville Police Department conducted what initially seemed to be a routine traffic stop within the city limits of Hanceville. During the traffic stop interaction, Long established the likelihood that an illegal drug component was part of the incident.
Hanceville Police Department Narcotics Investigators were summoned to the scene.
Based upon evidence acquired during this traffic stop and subsequent questioning, Narcotics Investigator and Assistant Chief of Police Adam Hadder pursued a lengthy, ongoing investigation that took him across the county line into Blount County.
A single suspect with prior felony convictions involving narcotics possession and trafficking was the target of the investigation. Hadder pursued the likelihood that the individual may have once again been involve in the unlawful distribution of a controlled substance.
That multi-day investigation allowed Hadder to develop a crime profile that indicated that significant amounts of narcotics and other illegal drugs - directly tied to this traffic stop - were potentially being trafficked into Hanceville, Cullman County, and surrounding communities from a residential location in the Blountsville area.
On Monday evening (December 19th) around 9:00 pm, Hadder along with the aforementioned Long, Lieutenant Brannon Hammick and Chief of Police Bob Long arranged for the purchase of one ounce of ICE methamphetamine in Blount County from a white male believed linked to the suspected trafficking mentioned above.
During the pre-arranged drug buy, the suspect became agitated just prior to the transaction. He departed the transaction location in a motor vehicle. Hadder surreptitiously followed the suspect in an unmarked vehicle.
The situation soon escalated with Hadder and other members of HPD pursuing the individual into downtown Blountsville with as full show of blue lights. Ultimately, the suspect vehicle was boxed in after a short chase by HPD cruisers and the unmarked car.
The suspect was taken into custody at the location with one ounce of ICE methamphetamine in his possession.
In the meantime, from research information provided by the Hanceville Police Department, Sgt. Kirkland of the Blount County Sheriff's Office conducted a multiple hours surveillance of the suspect's presumed home.
Upon the detainment of the suspect, a search warrant was generated by the Blount County Sheriff's Office to enter the subject's dwelling. Hanceville and Blount County Investigators discovered a residential interior heavy with the smell of marijuana. The residence was sparsely decorated and believed to be a 'stash house'.
The following items were discovered inside the home:
• Approximately 110 pounds of high-grade marijuana buds
(street valued at $3,500 per pound)
• Approximately 2 pounds of ICE Methamphetamine
• Approximately 3 ounces of Cocaine
• Numerous pills of suspected of being controlled substances (Ecstacy)
• Multiple firearms
• A Ballistic Vest
• Various drug paraphernalia and apparatus
• Cash currency amounts believed to be between $90,000 and $110,000
As a result of the above, Hanceville Police arrested:
BRADLEY NEAL STEELE (33) of Blountsville
The above items were seized and Steel was taken to the Blount County Jail.
Steele will be charged with:
• Trafficking of Controlled Substance (3 counts)
~ Marijuana
~ Methamphetamine
~ Cocaine
Additional charges made be pending in relation to this arrest such as Attempting to Commit A Controlled Substance Crime, Attempting to Elude and Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance.
The total estimated street value of all street drugs seized is well over $350,000.
Bond will be set at $3,000,000.00.
Hanceville Chief of Police Bog Long had these thoughts following a press conference explain the arrest and charges:
"The important thing about this entire incident is that a very large amount of illegal drugs won't be available on the streets. I would like to acknowledge that the officers of Hanceville Police Department did a fantastic job. I also want to express my sincere gratitude to Blount County Sheriff Lloyd Arrington and the Blount County Sheriff's Office for all their hard work and dedication on this case."
Further information on this case is expected in the near future from the Blount County Sheriff's Office and Blount County District Attorney Pamela Casey (who is currently reviewing the circumstances of the case).
For the full story with images and press conference, please see:
cullmantoday.com/2016/12/21/hanceville-police-execute-lar...