On 9-18-23, Jackson County Sheriff's Office Deputy Frazier received information about drug activity at a residence on County Road 660 in Pisgah, Al. Deputies Frazier, Renfro and Lt. Holcomb went to the residence to follow up on the tip in which resulted in a search of residence. During the search of the residence the following items were located and seized: 9 grams of Fentanyl, 22 grams of Methamphetamine, 2 grams of Cocaine, 46 Hydrocodone pills, 28 Roxycodone pills, 4 ounces of Marijuana, 1 capsule containing Psilocyben and various items of drug paraphernalia.
Arrested in connection with this investigation was Larissa Dyan OTINGER (age 45) of Pisgah who was charged with:
Trafficking Fentanyl,
Possession with intent to Distribute (Methamphetamine),
Possession of Cocaine,
Possession of Roxycodone,
Possession of Hydrocodone,
Possession of Psilocyben,
Possession of Marijuana 2nd Degree
and Possession of drug Paraphernalia. OTINGER was booked into the Jackson County Jail and later released on $51,000 Bond.
The body recovered from the river near the Jackson / Marshall County line on August 18,2023 has been identified as Jamari Jajuan Moore, age 25 of Scottsboro, Alabama. The manner of death was determined to be Homicide. The investigation is currently a joint investigation with the Jackson County Sheriff's Office and Scottsboro Police Department and with assistance from the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences, Jackson County District Attorneys Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Anyone who has any information related to the crime is urged to contact Captain Tim Creel with the Jackson County Sheriff's Office at 256-574-2610.
On Thursday August 17, 2023, A unknown suspect vandalized the Bryant Elementary School by spray painting bricks, windows and the marquee with spray paint and breaking several windows. The damage for this incident was estimated at over $15,000.
On Friday August 18, 2023, a suspect, wearing the same clothing and carrying a baseball bat and camouflaged bag, vandalized and burglarized the North Sand Mountain School utilizing a similar M.O. The suspect caused an estimated $10,000 of damages to the inside of the school, breaking TV's, Computer Equipment, Trophy's etc. On the same night or early morning the suspect again vandalized the Bryant Elementary School with spray paint.
On August 19, 2023, the same suspect arrived at the North Sand Mountain School and attempted to again burglarized and vandalize the school. At this time the suspect was arrested by members of the Jackson County Sheriff's Office prior to doing any additional damage to the school.
The suspect who is a juvenile, will be processed through the Juvenile Justice System.
Special thanks goes out to the Jackson County School Superintendent and his staff for assisting in bringing this reign of terror to and end.
On Monday August 14, 2023, members Jackson County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit and Hollywood Police Department went to a residence on Mitchell Drive in Hollywood, AL. to address a complaint of possible drug activity. Upon arriving at the residence, Agents/Officers smelled the odor of marijuana emanating from inside the residence. A search warrant was obtained and executed, after which Agents/Officers located, marijuana, marijuana edibles, a firearm, ammunition, drug paraphernalia, and controlled pills.
Arrested in connection with this investigation were:
Sebastian Zane GRIDER age 28 of Hollywood, AL. who was charged with Possession of Marijuana 1st Degree, Possession of Controlled Substance schedule for and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Sebastian GRIDER was booked into the Jackson County Jail and later released on $5,500 bond.
Roy Mark GRIDER age 54 of Scottsboro, AL. who was charged with Loitering in a Drug House. Roy GRIDER was booked into the Jackson County Jail and later released on $500 bond.
On Friday August 11, 2023 at approximately 4:30 PM, members of the Jackson County Sheriff's Office, Hollywood Police Department and Stevenson Police Department executed a search warrant at a residence on County Road 287 in Stevenson, Alabama. During this search, approximately 326.4 Grams of a Methamphetamine/Fentanyl Mixture, Approximately 102 Grams of Marijuana, Assorted Controlled Pills, a Firearm and Drug Paraphernalia were located and seized.
Eight (8) people (listed below) were arrested in connection with this investigation and charged with various drug related charges.
GARRARD, MICHAEL KEITH, age 49, of Stevenson, AL who was charged with Trafficking in Fentanyl, Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substances X 3, Possession of Marijuana 2nd Degree, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 1st Degree. Bond not yet set.
DUNN, JAMES STACY, age 47, of Hollywood, AL who was charged with Trafficking in Fentanyl, Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substances, Possession of Marijuana 2nd Degree and, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 1st Degree. Bond not yet set.
WARREN, ADAM JOE, age 47 of Bridgeport, AL who was charged with Trafficking in Fentanyl. Bond not yet set.
CARTER, JAMES KENNETH, age 34, of Bridgeport, AL who was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substances and Loitering in a Drug House. Bond not yet set..
TAYLOR, CHRISTOPHER ODEL, age 35, of Stevenson, AL who was charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 1st Degree, and Loitering in a Drug House. Bond not yet set.
MONK, STEPHANIE NICOLE, age 24 of Bridgeport, AL who was charged with Loitering in a Drug House. Bond not yet set.
CARANO, MELANIE, LYNETTE, age 51 of Stevenson, AL. who was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substances and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 1st Degree. Bond not yet set.
SAWYER, TRISTAN LEE, age 24 of Bridgeport, AL who was charged with Loitering in a Drug House. Bond not yet set.
MEDIA NOTE: At the time of this release these suspect had not yet been booked at the Jackson County Jail. For booking photos please refer to The Jackson County website at: https://www.jacksoncountysheriffal.org
On July 16,2023 the Jackson County Sheriff's Office and Stevenson Police Department responded to a report of a male with a gunshot wound to the head on County Road 104 in Stevenson. It was determined that the victim was shot in the head during a domestic argument and the offender had fled into the wooded area near the residence. The victim was treated by Highland Ambulance Service and Stevenson Fire on the scene and transported to Erlanger Hospital.
Limestone Correctional Tracking Dog Unit was requested and responded to the scene. The offender was taken into custody after a short search with the tracking dogs.
Travis Wade Hambrick age 38 of Stevenson Alabama was arrested and charged with Attempted Murder.
The Sheriff's Office was assisted by the Stevenson Police and Fire Department, Highlands Ambulance Service, Limestone Correctional Tracking Dog Unit, ALEA Aviation Unit, and ALEA Highway Patrol Units.
On Friday May 26th, 2023 at approximately 11:30 P.M., the Jackson County Sheriff's Office responded to an address on County Road 17 in the Skyline, Alabama area on a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, Deputies found 61 year old Terry Dewayne WARREN, just inside the residence, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. WARREN was pronounced dead at the scene and Investigators from the Jackson County Sheriff's Office and Scottsboro Police Department responded to conduct this investigation.
During this investigation, a suspect, Dima Stevanovich NOVIKOV age 29 was identified and an arrest warrant was obtained for the charge of murder. A nationwide BOLO was posted and on Wednesday May 31st, 2023, NOVIKOV was arrested in Chatsworth, Georgia by Deputies of the Murray County Sheriff's Office. NOVIKOV will be held in the Murray County, Georgia Jail pending extradition back to Alabama.
This investigation involved countless man-hours of effort by law enforcement agencies in two states and spanned a period of five days. The Jackson County Sheriff's Office wants to thank all the agencies who assisted, in any way, to the successful outcome of this investigation. These agencies include the following: Jackson County Sheriff's Office Patrol Division, Jackson County Sheriff's Office Investigations Division, Murray County Georgia Sheriff's Office, Scottsboro Police Department, Skyline Police Department, Jackson County District Attorney's Office, Skyline Fire Department, Highlands Ambulance Service and the Jackson County Coroner's Office.
It should also be noted that during this investigation citizens of Jackson County called in numerous tips, which greatly assisted in this arrest.
Photo courtesy of Murray Co. Sheriffs Office
On Sunday May 14, 2023 at approximately 11:40 A.M., Deputies from the Jackson County Sheriff's Office and an Officer from the Powell Police Department responded to a residence on County Road 19 in Section, Alabama to conduct a Welfare Check. Upon arrival, Deputies located 74-year-old Joe Bob SHAVER, Jr., deceased in front of the residence, with apparent trauma to his head. As a result of this investigation, Byron Heath SHAVERS age 48 of Section, AL. was arrested and transported to the Jackson County Jail without incident. Byron Heath SHAVER was charged with Murder and at this time NO BOND has been set. This investigation is continuing by the Investigations Division of the Jackson County Sheriff's Office.
On May 3, 2023 at about 4 PM, members of the Jackson County Sheriff's Office and the Stevenson Police Department were attempting to serve an outstanding arrest warrant on County Road 287 in Stevenson, AL. During this investigation, Deputies conducted a search of the property and located approximately 388 grams of Methamphetamine, Hydrocodone, Fentanyl, Methadone, Marijuana, Three (3) Weapons and Drug Paraphernalia. Three (3) person were arrested as listed below:
Thomas BAILEY age 49 of Stevenson, AL. who was charged with Trafficking in Methamphetamine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Resisting Arrest. Bailey was also charged with two (2) outstanding arrest warrants for Attempting to Elude and a Probation Revocation. BAILEY remains in the Jacksons County Jail on $29,000 Bond.
Floyd STONE age 67 of Stevenson, AL. who was charged with Possession of Fentanyl, Possession of Hydrocodone, Possession of Methadone, Possession of Marijuana 2nd degree, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. STONE was released from the Jackson County Jail on $8,500 Bond.
Jamie SMITH age 63 of Trenton, AL. who was charged with Possession of Fentanyl, Possession of Hydrocodone, Possession of Methadone, Possession of Marijuana 2nd degree, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. SMITH was released from the Jackson County Jail on $8,500 Bond.
This investigation is continuing and additional arrests are anticipated.
On Tuesday January 24th, 2023 at about noon, Jackson County Sheriff's Office Deputies and Investigators responded to a Robbery call on County Road 778, Pisgah, AL. Upon arrival Deputies learned that that the suspect (Jimmy PEEK, Jr. age 49 of Pisgah, AL.) allegedly went to a neighbors residence and forced his way into the home. PEEK then assaulted the victim, a 65 year old male, and dragged him outside the residence. Additionally PEEK took several personal items from the victim, including his wallet and a Fire Department portable radio. During this assault PEEK was in possession of a firearm which he allegedly fire at or near the victim.
PEEK (Photo Above) was arrested and charged with Robbery 1st Degree and transported to the Jackson County Jail without incident. PEEK remains in the Jackson County Jail and Bond was set at $100,000.
The victim was treated for his (non-life threatening) injuries, at the scene, and was not transported the hospital.