BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A large-scale drug bust on April 9, 2025, in Jefferson County resulted in the arrest of nine individuals and the seizure of significant quantities of illegal drugs, firearms, and cash. The coordinated operation involved the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Vice and Narcotics Division, Drone Unit, SWAT, and SNET.
Sheriff Mark Pettway emphasized the mission’s success, stating:
“This is another example of how our specialized units work together to keep our citizens safe. The safety of our citizens is my number one priority. Taking drugs and weapons off the streets of Jefferson County helps to accomplish this goal.”
Arrested Individuals and Charges:
Demario Demonte Gray, 26 – Carrying brass knuckles/slingshot, loitering for drug purposes, possession of marijuana 2nd degree
Chris Laran Scott, 45 – Loitering, gambling
Jamicah Joshua Perry, 23 – Drug trafficking, possession of marijuana 1st degree
Derrick Dewayne Day, 46 – Loitering for drug purposes
Darius Lamar Coates, 35 – Possession of a pistol by a forbidden person, loitering for drug purposes
Demarkus James Smith, 31 – Loitering for drug purposes, possession of a controlled substance
Rodtreiz Ladamion Smith, 41 – Two counts of drug trafficking, distribution of cocaine, possession of marijuana
Semajay Reynolds, 20 – Loitering for drug purposes, possession of marijuana 2nd degree, possession of drug paraphernalia
Ahmad Alexander Amerson, 37 – Loitering for drug purposes
Seized Items:
Drugs:
88 grams of fentanyl
40 grams of methamphetamine
5 grams of cocaine
680 grams of marijuana
Xanax (1 pill)
Clonazepam (3 tablets)
Weapons:
Multiple Glock models
Smith & Wesson SD40
Taurus G2C
American Tactical Mil Sport AR Pistol
Brass knuckles
Other Seizures:
$8,621 in cash
Digital scales and drug packaging material
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office urges anyone with information related to this case to contact their office at 205-325-1450 or call Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.
