FLORENCE-On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, Agents with the Lauderdale County Drug Task Force executed a search warrant on a residence on the 1200 block of Graham Avenue in Florence, Alabama. The search warrant was obtained due to the drug dealing activities of one of the occupants in the residence. The Florence/Lauderdale SWAT Team made entry into the residence.
During a search of the property, agents located approximately 12 grams of Crack Cocaine, controlled prescription drugs,
Julius Simpson
firearms and drug paraphernalia consistent for using and distributing drugs. The approximate street value of the Crack Cocaine is $2,000.
Julius Simpson, 49, of Florence, AL was charged with the following:
-Unlawful possession of controlled substance with intent to distribute (cocaine)
-Unlawful possession of controlled substance (3 counts)
-Unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia
-Certain persons forbidden to possess a firearm
We would like to thank the agencies that helped assist the Lauderdale County Drug Task Force with this investigation. Those agencies include the Lauderdale County Alabama Sheriff’s Office, Florence/Lauderdale SWAT Team, and the Lauderdale County District Attorney’s Office.
Julius Simpson is innocent until proven guilty.
Media Release/Joshua Meza/Florence Police Department/Public Information Officer
