On September 9, 2024, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Vice and Narcotics Unit conducted a traffic stop on a GMC Arcadia at Oporto Madrid Boulevard and 4th Avenue South. The result of the traffic stop, and further investigation led to an arrest and seizure of narcotics and a weapon.
The suspect has been identified as: Eddie Lee Turner, Jr., 25, of Birmingham, Alabama. The suspect has been charged with:2 counts of Unlawful Distribution of a Controlled Substance; Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance with a bond of $20,000.00 each; Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance with a bond of $10,000.00 and Possession of Marijuana 1st Degree, with a bond of $10,000.00. Total bond: $60,000.00. The suspect is in the custody of the Jefferson County Jail.
Drugs seized: 14.3 grams of Crack Cocaine; 5 Xana pills; 3.5 grams of Hydrocodone; 1 gram of MDMA and 34 grams of Marijuana
Weapon seized: Glock 19 pistol
If there is anyone who has information pertaining to the case, they are encouraged to contact the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office at 205-325-1450 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.