DEMOPOLIS, Ala. – A suspected drug dealer is behind bars after Demopolis police seized a significant quantity of illegal drugs during a late-night investigation.
According to Police Chief Rex Flowers, Demarcus Wheeler, 31, was arrested on multiple drug charges, including:
Drug trafficking
Possession of dangerous drugs
Possession with intent to distribute
Officers responded to a call from a woman who reported that someone was trying to kick in her door. Upon arrival, they intercepted Wheeler as he was leaving the area.
A search of Wheeler’s vehicle revealed a large quantity of methamphetamine, cocaine, and other narcotics, according to Chief Flowers.
Wheeler was taken into custody and is currently being held at the Marengo County Jail.
Authorities say the arrest is part of ongoing efforts to curb drug activity and protect residents from the dangers of narcotics in the community.
