On Wednesday night, three men from Indiana were arrested following a traffic stop on I-65 South in Priceville, Alabama. Officers initiated contact with the vehicle’s occupants and, based on several suspicious indicators, suspected criminal activity.
One of the individuals, 35-year-old William Ellis from Indianapolis, had an active felony warrant from Illinois for firearm possession. After his detention, a Priceville Police K-9 alerted authorities to narcotics inside the vehicle. A subsequent search uncovered methamphetamine, a methamphetamine/fentanyl mixture, crack cocaine, and drug paraphernalia.
Ellis, along with two other passengers, 42-year-old Jason Marcum of Shelbyville and 60-year-old Roger Weaver of Indianapolis, was arrested. During the booking process, Marcum was found with additional concealed drug paraphernalia.
Charges for William Ellis:
Drug Trafficking
Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute
Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance
Operating a Vehicle with a Secret Compartment
Felon in Possession of a Firearm
Possession of Brass Knuckles
Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Ellis is being held on a $470,000 bond with a hold for Illinois authorities.
Charges for Roger Weaver:
Drug Trafficking
Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute
Two Counts of Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance
Tampering with Physical Evidence
Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Weaver remains in the Morgan County Jail on a $465,000 bond.
Charges for Jason Marcum:
Drug Trafficking
Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute
Two Counts of Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance
Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Promoting Prison Contraband – 2nd Degree
Marcum is also held in the Morgan County Jail, with a bond set at $405,000.
These arrests highlight the continued vigilance of Priceville authorities in combating drug trafficking and related criminal activities.
