Gardendale

Two charged in drug sting

The Gardendale Police Department charged two people last week in connection with a recent drug bust that netted 32 pounds of marijuana and about $200,000 in cash from a residence in Tarrant. Charged were Santos Martinez, 44, of Tarrant on charges of drug trafficking and two counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance. His bond was set at $1 million. Also charged was Elizabeth Tribble, 35, of Mt. Olive, on two charges of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance. Tribble, described as a white female, is reportedly at large. Anyone with any information should contact the Gardendale Police Department at 631-5722.



Gardendale

Escapee found in Florida

A Gardendale jail escapee has been found in Florida. Kevin Dale Carter reportedly escaped from the jail Monday night at about 7 p.m. Carter, who had earned trustee privileges, may have been picked up at the jail by someone else. His orange jail jumpsuit was reportedly found at the corner of Parker and Tarrant roads. Lt. Chuck Denham said Carter was three days into a 24-day sentence on failure to appear charges. The police department received word this week that Carter was in the Bay County jail after being arrested on probation violation charges. Denham said deputies from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office will bring Carter back to the county at a future date.



Correction

A story in Wednesday’s North Jefferson News contained some incorrect information. Fireworks Unlimited, LLC, in Warrior will be selling fireworks for Labor Day from Aug. 29 to Sept. 1. Also, County Line Fuel Z is co-sponsoring the Labor Day celebration in Warrior on Sept. 1.