Eric Cordelle Bass, 33, of Athens is being held in the Limestone County Detention Center on multiple drug and bribery charges. He is being held on $515,000 bond.

During a narcotics related operation on March 16, investigators with the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit found Bass in possession of illegal narcotics and a firearm. Investigators also found over 1/4 pound of methamphetamine, 24 grams of cocaine, 59 Roxicodone pills and marijuana. A loaded .44 SPL revolver was also in his possession.

Bass attempted to bribe investigators with $3,700 cash that was found on his person, as well as a monthly payment, in exchange for not arresting him. His offer was declined by investigators. Bass has been charged with the following:

• 2 Counts of Bribery of Public Servants

• 2 Counts of Drug Trafficking

• Possession of Controlled Substance – Opium or Derivative

• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

• Possession of Marijuana 1st Degree