OPD: Search warrant at Oakwood Apts. leads to four people arrested
The Opelika Police Department, along with members of the Lee County SWAT Team and U.S. Marshals Service, executed search warrants at two residences in Oakwood Apartments on January 11, 2024. During the search, detectives recovered illegal narcotics and stolen firearms. The following individuals were arrested:
21-year-old Amarion Markel Matthews was arrested for two counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana, First Degree, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, two counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, and Certain Persons Forbidden to Possess a Pistol.
21-year-old Kabria Jackson was arrested for two counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana, First Degree, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and two counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child.
27-year-old Shantavious Nebirl Bryant was arrested for Trafficking in Cocaine, two counts of Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana, First Degree, Endangering Welfare of Child, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
32-year-old Terrance Whatley was arrested for was arrested for Trafficking in Cocaine, two counts of Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana, First Degree, Endangering Welfare of Child, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Certain Persons Forbidden to Possess a Pistol.
This case remains under investigation. If you have information regarding this case, please contact the Opelika Police Department Detective Division at (334) 705-5220 or the Secret Witness Hotline at (334) 745-8665. Tips can be submitted through our Opelika Police Mobile App. You may wish to remain anonymous.
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