TROY, Ala. — According to the Troy Police Department, officers conducted a traffic stop on May 28, 2026, in the 1500 block of U.S. Highway 231 South after observing a vehicle displaying a switched license plate.
During the stop, officers reportedly detected the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle and developed probable cause to conduct a search. The investigation resulted in the seizure of approximately 13 grams of suspected fentanyl, marijuana and methamphetamine.
According to the release, Dexter D. Harris, 44, of Pike County, and Tyler W. Reed, 59, of Pike County, were both arrested and charged with:
Trafficking Fentanyl — $500,000 bond
Possession of Marijuana, Second Degree — $1,000 bond
Additionally, Reed was charged with:
Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance — $1,500 bond
Both subjects were processed at the Troy City Jail and transported to the Pike County Jail, where they remain pending bond.
“The Troy Police Department remains committed to aggressively pursuing individuals who traffic dangerous narcotics in our community. Fentanyl continues to be one of the deadliest drugs impacting communities across the nation, and removing these substances from our streets helps protect the lives of our citizens.”
