A one year undercover narcotics operation has culminated into two arrests for the Choctaw County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office obtained two arrest warrants on Johnfanan “John Boy” Ruffin for Unlawful Distribution of a Controlled Substance. Ruffin sold drugs to undercover personnel on several occasions. Today, deputies obtained a search warrant for the residence located on […]
On October 31, 2017, the Choctaw County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a theft at a home in Yantley, Alabama. The owner was able to provide deputies with a complete list of the items stolen. The owner had took the time to place a unique mark on most of the tools, and told authorities […]
On Friday, March 2, 2018 at approximately 10:45 P.M., deputies with the Choctaw County Sheriff’s Office we’re performing a traffic stop on Riderwood Drive near Scott Mountain Road. While on that particular stop, deputies noticed an oncoming car. The oncoming car took an abrupt turn onto Hardwood Drive. Hardwood Drive is a area with […]
On Sunday, February 25, 2018, deputies received a complaint from a resident of Scott Mountain. Upon arrival, deputies discovered that the suspect had left the residence. During the investigation, deputies discovered three quarts of moonshine. Deputies later found the suspect, Jerry Hearn, driving on Mt. Nebo Road. Hearn was arrested and charged with Possession […]
Last night, on Monday, February 13, 2018, deputies were sitting stationary in the Goco’s parking lot in Silas, Alabama. While there, a fight broke out in the parking lot. When deputies attempted to break up the fight two male subjects ran from them on foot. Deputies gave chase and arrested both suspects. Labrandon Young of Melvin, […]
