ALABAMA — A drug bust led to two arrests in Conecuh County, according to the Evergreen Police Department.
Authorities said the department’s Narcotics Division, along with the Investigations and Patrol Division, executed a narcotics search warrant on April 2 at a home on Wild Avenue in Evergreen.
During the investigation, officials said they seized a number of narcotics and related items, including 100 grams of cocaine, 40.56 grams of crack cocaine and 14.93 ounces of marijuana. Authorities also reported recovering 1.7 grams of a fentanyl and methamphetamine mixture, 1 gram of MDMA, THC vape pens and other suspected substances.
Investigators said additional items seized included a 9mm Taurus handgun, a digital scale and $698 in cash.
Police said Joe Nathan Rankins, 40, and Candace Patrice Crosby, 37, both of Evergreen, were arrested in connection with the case.
Authorities said Crosby is charged with chemical endangerment of a child. Rankins faces multiple charges, including trafficking cocaine, possession with intent to distribute, unlawful possession of controlled substances, possession of drug paraphernalia, chemical endangerment of a child and attempting to elude.
The investigation remains ongoing.
