On December 29, 2022, the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit, along with the City of Athens Police Department Narcotics Unit, attempted to conduct a traffic stop at U.S. Hwy 72 and Shaw Rd. When officers activated their emergency lights and sirens, a short pursuit ensued.

During the said pursuit, officers observed items thrown from the car. Once the vehicle came to a stop, officers detained the three occupants in the car. Officers then returned to the area where they witnessed items thrown from the vehicle. Officers located three baggies, with a combined weight of 54 Grams, containing a crystal-like substance believed to be Methamphetamine.

Joshua Oneil Allen, 28, of Athens AL, has been charged with:

• Attempting to Elude by Motor Vehicle

• Drug Trafficking- Methamphetamine

• Tampering with Physical Evidence

Allen is being held in the Limestone County Detention Center on a $102,000 bond.

Yuri Griffin, 38, of Athens AL, has been charged with:

• Drug Trafficking- Methamphetamine

• Tampering with Physical Evidence

Griffin is being held in the Limestone County Detention Center on a $101,000 bond.

Bralyn Christian Parham, 26, of Athens AL, has been charged with:

• Drug Trafficking- Methamphetamine

• Tampering with Physical Evidence

• Possession of a Controlled Substance- Dangerous drugs

• Certain Persons Forbidden to Possess Pistol

Parham is being held in the Limestone County Detention Center on a $106,000 bond.