Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputies have arrested a 47-year-old man following an investigation into complaints of loitering, vagrancy, and suspected narcotics activity in the 1100 block of Center Point Parkway.
The investigation resulted in outstanding warrants for Willie Mullins on multiple charges, including trafficking fentanyl, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, certain persons forbidden to possess a firearm, unlawful possession of marijuana in the first degree, and tampering with physical evidence.
On Thursday, October 22, 2026, deputies continued their follow-up investigation and efforts to locate Mullins. He was found in the 1000 block of Avenue W in Birmingham, where deputies executed the outstanding arrest warrants. During the arrest, Mullins was also found in possession of additional suspected narcotics, resulting in further charges.
“I am proud of the tenacity of our deputies,” said Sheriff Mark Pettway. “Citizens complained about issues that were occurring in their community, and we listened. Patrol deputies identified who was responsible, took action, and got dangerous drugs off the streets of Jefferson County.”
Mullins faces the following charges:
Outstanding Warrants
- Trafficking Fentanyl — $250,000 bond
- Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance — $10,000 bond
- Unlawful Possession of Marijuana in the First Degree — $10,000 bond
- Certain Persons Forbidden to Possess a Firearm — $1,500 bond
- Tampering with Physical Evidence — $1,500 bond
New Charges
- Trafficking Fentanyl — $500,000 bond
- Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine — $20,000 bond
- Unlawful Possession of Marijuana in the First Degree — $5,000 bond
- Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance — $5,000 bond
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia — $500 bond
Total Bond: $803,500
Mullins remains in the custody of the Jefferson County Jail.
Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office at 205-325-1450 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.