11/04/2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
On November 1st 2022 at approximately 10:45PM Patrol Officers with Rainsville Police Department performed a traffic stop on County Road 90 in Rainsville. During this stop the officers obtained permission to search the vehicle. Officers also identified the Driver of the car as Justin Leslie Scott. Scott’s girlfriend was in the car with him and she was identified as Terra Renee Helms. Inside the vehicle officers found approximately 110 grams of Synthetic Marijuana (Spice), smoked “blunts” containing spice, as well as zip lock bags and a large container of rolling papers. It was also found that the tag on the vehicle was switched. Justin Leslie Scott of Mentone was charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Trafficking Dangerous Drugs (Spice). Terra Renee Helms of Fort Payne was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Tampering with Physical Evidence, and Promoting Prison Contraband after bringing more spice into the jail inside her pants.
Today, November 4th 2022, at 8:30AM Officers with Rainsville Police Department received a tip of drug use and possible drug sales going on at an Apartment in the 100 Block of George Wallace St SW. When officers arrived, they were met by Judy Lynn Steele, the person who lived inside the apartment. Rainsville Officers received permission from her to look inside the apartment, she stated only one more person was inside. Once inside it was found that 2 individuals were hiding in the bathroom attempting to flush physical evidence down the toilet, and another individual was hiding in the bedroom closet. Also found inside was a baggy containing methamphetamine, a baggy containing marijuana, and other items considered to be drug paraphernalia. Judy Lynn Steele was arrested and charged with Hindering Prosecution 1st degree. Jeff Wayne Steele was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana 2nd, and for a outside agency warrant. Samantha Talley was arrested and charged with Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Tampering with Physical Evidence. Her boyfriend Gerald Crittenden of Florence, AL was arrested and charged with Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Tampering with Physical Evidence, and a SORNA violation after being found living in Rainsville without registering as a Sex Offender. Crittenden was found to have several other SORNA violations as well. Chief Michael Edmondson stated “The arrest at the apartment complex was made with tips and complaints from the citizens of Rainsville. We always encourage the public to inform us of any information they may have on criminal activity. Also, I am proud of the quick action officers took in apprehending these criminals”. Michael went on to say “Sex Offenders must be held accountable for their actions, sex offender laws are put in place for a reason, if an offender fails to comply, we will prosecute to the fullest extent”.
