Abbeville, Ala. — Three people were arrested following a drug investigation at Deer Run Apartments in Abbeville that began after authorities responded to a possible overdose Thursday afternoon.
According to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, law enforcement and rescue units were dispatched to the apartment complex at approximately 12:31 p.m. on May 28. Responders made contact with a male subject outside the complex and administered Narcan before the individual was transported to a local hospital by EMS.
During the investigation, narcotics investigators with the Henry County Task Force executed a search warrant at an apartment within the complex. Authorities said investigators recovered synthetic marijuana and chemicals consistent with the manufacturing of synthetic marijuana.
As a result of the search, 52-year-old Johnny R. Sewell of Abbeville was arrested and charged with unlawful manufacturing of a controlled substance (synthetic marijuana) and unlawful possession of a controlled substance (synthetic marijuana).
Also arrested were 46-year-old William A. Grimsley of Abbeville and 62-year-old Wallace Grimsley of Abbeville. Both face charges of unlawful manufacturing of a controlled substance (synthetic marijuana) and unlawful possession of a controlled substance (synthetic marijuana).
All three individuals are being held in the Henry County Jail without bond. Authorities said the investigation remains ongoing and additional charges may be filed.
“The Henry County Sheriffs Office would like to thank the Abbeville Police Department and Abbeville Fire & Rescue for their assistance in this case. We will not tolerate these dangerous drugs being manufactured and sold in our community. We will continue to take a proactive approach to keep them off our streets and to keep our citizens safe!” Sheriff Eric Blankenship said.
