KILLEN-On 06/25/2025 Agents with the Lauderdale County Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at a residence at 700 Kentwood Dr Killen AL. The search warrant was obtained due to the drug dealing activities of one of the occupants of the residence. Entry was made into the residence by the Florence/Lauderdale Special Operations Team.
A search of the residence revealed approximately 10 grams of Methamphetamine (ICE) and small amount of Marijuana.

Christopher Joe Atkinson 51
Agents located various pieces of paraphernalia including necessary items
used for distributing drugs.
Arrested and charged:
Christopher Joe Atkinson 51, Killen, AL
Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute
Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd
Certain Persons Forbidden to Possess a Firearm
Agencies assisting the Lauderdale County Drug Task Force were the Florence Police Department, Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office, Lauderdale County District Attorney’s Office, and the Florence/ Lauderdale Special Operations Team.
/Media Release/Chuck Hear/Director, Lauderdale County Drug Task Force
