FLORENCE-On 01/07/2025 Agents with the Lauderdale County Drug Task Force executed a search warrant on a residence at 302 N Cherokee St, Florence, AL. The search warrant was obtained due to the drug dealing activities of one of the occupants of the residence. The Florence/Lauderdale Special Operations Team made entry into the residence. Multiple people were located inside the residence.
During a search of the property, agents located approximately 56 grams of Methamphetamine (ICE), approximately 112 grams of crack and powder Cocaine, approximately 500 Fentanyl Pills, approximately 168 grams of Heroin, approximately 200 Hydrocodone pills, a small amount of Marijuana, Synthetic Marijuana (Spice), multiple firearms and drug paraphernalia consistent for using and distributing drugs. The approximate street value of the drugs located was in excess of $30,000.00.
Terry Eugene King 47, Florence
Trafficking in Methamphetamine (ICE)-Trafficking in Cocaine-Trafficking in Heroin-Trafficking in Fentanyl
Calvin Dewayne Shelby 43, Florence
Trafficking in Heroin-Unlawful Possession with Intent to Distribute (Cocaine)
Loren Paige Tatum 27, Florence
Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance
Agencies assisting the Lauderdale County Drug Task Force during this investigation were the DEA, ATF, Florence Police Department, Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office, Florence/Lauderdale Special Operations Team and the Lauderdale County District Attorney’s Office.
Additional charges and suspects are expected as the investigation continues.
All subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty.
Media Release/Joshua Hein/Florence Police Department
