Drug Transaction In Jefferson County Leads To 2 Arrests

JEFFERSON COUNTY, AL — Two men are in custody after investigators say a drug transaction took place in Jefferson County Thursday. The incident occurred around 3 p.m. between Bessemer and McCalla.

"Jefferson County Deputies assigned to the Sheriff’s Neighborhood Enforcement Team witnessed what appeared to be a narcotics transaction taking place," Sgt. Joni Money said. "When deputies attempted to block the vehicles, one of the offenders intentionally struck one of the Jefferson County patrol units."

The deputy whose vehicle was struck was not injured, according to the report.

Money said both men fled the scene in separate cars, and after a short chase, deputies were able to take the two men into custody — one in the Bessemer area and the second near McAshan Drive in McCalla.

Timothy Tyrone Powell and Darnell Bernard Bostic Jr. were arrested and taken to the Jefferson County Jail in Bessemer. Powell was charged with criminal mischief, attempting to elude law enforcement officials and reckless endangerment. His bonds total $22,000.

Bostic, who was in possession of cocaine and a stolen firearm, was charged with receiving stolen property and unlawful possession of a controlled substance. His bond’s total $3,500.