Russell County authorities arrest Fort Mitchell man following drug, gun search warrant
LIVE NOW
- Jorge Renteria arrested September 9 after search warrants recovered 1.67 lbs cocaine, 2.2 lbs marijuana, 97 hydrocodone pills, 63 firearms, cash, vehicles.
- Renteria faces drug trafficking and possession charges; authorities seek seizure of three bank accounts and his residence.
A Fort Mitchell man is facing charges after multiple search warrants ended with numerous guns and drugs found.
The arrest of 40-year-old Jorge Renteria occurred on September 9, 2025, following multiple search warrants being conducted by Russell County deputies and Phenix City police officers.
According to a report from WTVM News Leader 9, the sheriff’s office found 1.67 pounds of cocaine, 2.2 pounds of marijuana, and 97 hydrocodone pills. They also found and seized $11,000 in cash, 63 firearms and three vehicles.
The sheriff’s office is also working with the district attorney’s office to seize three of his bank accounts and his main residence, the report said.
Renteria is charged with two counts of dangerous drugs-drug trafficking and one count of possession of dangerous drugs.
Related stories
CrimeOPD: Police investigating shooting in Opelika; road closed
Crime & SafetyBREAKING: Russell County school resource officer arrested on sex charges involving student
Crime & SafetyBREAKING: Missing Chambers County woman found dead after weeklong search
Crime & SafetyAuburn police arrest woman following medical emergency involving 2-year-old at business
Crime & SafetyAuburn man arrested on felony assault warrant following report of assault