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Meth, Fentanyl Seized in Pelham Traffic Stop

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Three individuals, Johnny Wayne Horton, Ryan Seth Horton, and Elizabeth Whitner, were arrested in Pelham, Alabama, following a traffic stop that revealed methamphetamine and fentanyl in their vehicle. The arrests were made on February 26th by Shelby County sheriffs deputies and Pelham police, with the help of a K-nine unit. The trio was charged with various drug-related offenses and released on bond. Authorities emphasize the importance of joint operations in keeping drugs off local streets and remind drivers to remain vigilant during traffic stops.

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Meth, Fentanyl Seized in Pelham Traffic Stop

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Birmingham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Meth, Fentanyl Seized in Pelham Traffic Stop. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

Welcome to Birmingham News Today, two minutes of news that matter to Birmingham. Three people faced drug charges after a traffic stop in Pellam, Alabama, turned up methamphetamine and fentanyl in a vehicle. Shelby County Sheriff's Deputies and Pellam Police made the arrest on Thursday, February 26. The stop involved the K-9 unit from Pellam Police, where the dog Myra alerted officers to search the car. That probable cause led them straight to the drugs hidden inside. Johnny Wayne Horton, Ryan Seth Horton, and Elizabeth Wittner were the ones taken into custody. Johnny faces counts of possession, distribution of a controlled substance, and drug paraphernalia, while Ryan guy hit with possession and Elizabeth. With paraphernalia, plus promoting prison contraband. All three were booked into Shelby County jail, but have since posted bond and walked free. Officials say these joint operations help keep drugs off local streets. Meanwhile, authorities continue cracking down on traffic stops that uncover narcotics,

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