Dadeville man arrested in Alex City on drug charges

The Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force arrested Christopher Shontae Turner, 48, of Dadeville and charged him with unlawful manufacturing of a controlled substance after executing arrest warrants on Turner at 2643 U.S. Highway 280 in Alexander City.

According to a press release, agents received information that Turner, who had three outstanding distribution warrants, was located in a parking lot near the area. After locating the suspect vehicle, agents positively identified the individual sitting in the driver seat, and took him into custody. 

At the time he was taken into custody, Turner was found to be in possession of 12.5 ounces of methamphetamine. 

According to a press release issued by the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department, agents later searched the suspects residence on County Road 34 in Dadeville, and also recovered approximately seven ounces of synthetic marijuana.

In addition to two counts of drug trafficking, Turner was charged with three counts of distributing a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance, second degree possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. 

The Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force was assisted by the Alexander City Police Department and the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department.