FLORENCE-On 06/11/2024 Agents with the Lauderdale County Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at 2
residences in Florence. The addresses were 2001 Midway St Florence and 106 Blair St Florence.
The search warrants were obtained due to the drug dealing activities of a suspect. A search of the residences revealed
Marijuana and approximately 240 Fentanyl pills. The pills weighed approximately 24 grams. Agents located
various pieces of paraphernalia including necessary items used for distributing drugs.
Arrested and charged:
Napoleon Ragland 51, Florence
Trafficking in Fentanyl
Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 1st
Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Agencies assisting the Lauderdale County Drug Task Force during this investigation were the
Florence/Lauderdale Special Operations Team, Florence Police Department, Lauderdale County Sheriff’s
Office, Lauderdale County District Attorney’s Office, and DEA.
Additional charges and offenders are expected. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty.
Media Release/Chuck Hearn/Director, Lauderdale County Drug Task Force
