OZARK – An Ozark traffic stop earlier this month led to the seizure of a large quantity of illegally distilled liquor, according to the Ozark Police Department.
Police said Officer Dylan Griffin, assigned to the department’s Crime Suppression Unit, conducted a traffic enforcement stop on Jan. 9. During the stop, Griffin observed multiple containers of a clear liquid in plain view inside the vehicle.
Further investigation determined the liquid to be illegally distilled moonshine. Authorities said a total of 81 gallons was seized, an amount that exceeds what is legally allowed without proper licensing under Alabama law.
The driver was identified as Learndis Hamilton, 61. Police said Hamilton was traveling from Florida to an undisclosed location at the time of the stop. He was arrested at the scene.
The Ozark Police Department said the investigation has been turned over to the Alabama Beverage Control Board for further action.
No additional details were released.
