LAUDERDALE COUNTY-On 04/13/2022 Agents with the Lauderdale County Drug Task Force received information about possible stolen property at a residence. Agents were familiar with the residence due to recent drug investigations.
The residence is located at 6439 Hwy 72 in the Center Star community. When agents arrived, they met someone outside of the residence. While speaking with the person agents noticed a motorcycle that had the ignition removed. It was determined the motorcycle was stolen from Scottsboro AL. A search warrant for the residence was obtained.
The warrant was executed by the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office, Killen Police, Florence Police and Lauderdale County Drug Task Force.
A search of the residence revealed Methamphetamine (ICE), various pieces of paraphernalia, and Marijuana.
Two arrested and their charges:
Aaron Heath Hamilton (47)- 6439 Hwy 72 Killen, AL-Receiving Stolen Property 1st,Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2 nd
Veronica Lee Hanback (45)- 6439 Hwy 72 Killen, AL-Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance,Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2 nd
Investigation continues and can result in additional offenders and additional charges.
Media Release/Chuck Hearn/Director, Lauderdale County Drug Task Force