Detectives from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office have apprehended two individuals in a drug-trafficking operation near Bessemer, Alabama.
On September 19th, Detectives from the Vice and Narcotics Division collaborated with specialized units from JCSO’s Bessemer Division to investigate a Crime Stoppers tip regarding the sale of drugs in the vicinity.
Detectives made an attempt to pull over the suspect in the 7100 Block of Aaron Aronov Drive in Fairfield.
The suspect refused to stop, leading to a chase that unfolded through the Ensley and Brighton areas. Eventually, the pursuit came to a halt when the suspect lost control of their vehicle and crashed at the intersection of 48th Street and Huntsville Avenue in Brighton.
The suspect was apprehended by the police and was taken to UAB Hospital as a precautionary measure. Subsequently, the police transported him to the Jefferson County Jail.
The driver had a passenger with them, who quickly left the scene following the collision.
During the pursuit, several vehicles, including a police car, were damaged, according to the police. Furthermore, one of the vehicles involved in the chase struck a driver, who was subsequently transported to a nearby hospital for medical attention.
The authorities have positively identified the suspect as Jarvis Anjuan Allen, a 44-year-old individual. Allen is currently being charged with multiple counts of drug trafficking, as well as a felony charge for his attempt to evade the police.
Allen has been assigned a total bond of over $2 million.
According to the police, 19-year-old Braylin Allen, who was in the vehicle with Allen, has voluntarily surrendered himself.
Detectives have reported the seizure of 40 grams of Fentanyl, 28 grams of Ecstasy, 0.67 grams of Methamphetamine, 604 grams of Marijuana, and 9 grams of Cocaine.
Detectives seized four cell phones, two digital scales, and a pistol during the investigation.
The investigation is still underway, and the JCSO is urging anyone with relevant information about this case to get in touch with them at 205-325-1450.
