Scottsboro Police Department

10/23/2026

10/22/2026

🚨🚓🚑Medical Call Leads to Discovery of Suspected Illegal Narcotics🚑🚓🚨

On 10/21/2026 at approximately 6:52p.m., officers with the Scottsboro Police Department responded to a residence on Skyline Shores Drive after receiving a report of an individual suffering from a significant hand injury.

Upon arrival, officers located a male subject with a severe cut to his hand. Emergency medical personnel responded and transported the individual to Huntsville Hospital for treatment.

During the initial investigation, officers made contact with Gail Fergerson McClention (62 of Huntsville), Brandi Wagner Werno (46 of Fort Payne), and Emily Cheyenne Brownfield (33 of Scottsboro).

While officers were inside the residence, they observed ma*****na in plain view near a window of the residence. This discovery led to further investigation and the ex*****on of a search warrant at the property.

During the search, officers and investigators located methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, and several types of controlled substance medications.

The department's K-9 unit also assisted with the investigation, providing an alert in an area where suspected narcotics and drug paraphernalia had been discovered.

McClention and Werno were charged with the following:
➡️ Possession of Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine)
➡️ Posseesion of Controlled Substance (Pills)
➡️ Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Brownfield was charged with the following:
➡️ Possession of Ma*****na 2nd

All three of the listed arrestees were transported to the Scottsboro City Jail, where they were booked without incident. McClention and Werno were transferred to the Jackson County Jail for their felony charges.

10/22/2026

⛓️‍💥⛓️‍💥Welfare Check Leads to Drug Arrest⛓️‍💥⛓️‍💥

On 10/15/2026 at approximately 9:20 p.m., officers with the Scottsboro Police Department were dispatched to the area of US Highway 72 near the Scottsboro and Hollywood city limits after receiving a be on the lookout (BOLO) for a vehicle traveling toward Scottsboro.

While checking the area, an officer located a vehicle matching the description provided parked at a convenience store near Veterans Drive and E. Willow Street. Officers made contact with the driver, identified as Roy Gilbert Harper (55 of Stevenson), to check on him.

During the encounter, a search of Harper's vehicle was conducted. Officers located methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, and other items commonly associated with illegal drug use.

As a result of the investigation, Harper was arrested and charged with the following:
• Possession of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Harper was transported to the Scottsboro City Jail without incident and then later transferred to the Jackson County Jail.

10/22/2026

🔍🔍Investigation Leads to Arrest for Illegal THC Products🔎🔎

The Scottsboro Police Department recently conducted an investigation following information received regarding an individual suspected of distributing THC and ma*****na products throughout Scottsboro and Jackson County.

While patrolling the area of US Highway 72, an officer observed a vehicle matching the description provided during the investigation. The officer later made contact with the driver, identified as Andrew Caleb Miller (18 of Scottsboro), in the Scottsboro Industrial Park.

During the encounter, a search of Miller's vehicle was conducted. Officers located multiple THC v**e products, suspected THC-A flower, drug paraphernalia, and numerous packages associated with THC products.

As a result of the investigation, Miller was taken into custody and charged with the following:
• Unlawful Possession of H**p Products
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Miller was initially transported to the Scottsboro City Jail before being transferred to the Jackson County Jail.

The Scottsboro Police Department remains committed to addressing the illegal possession and distribution of controlled substances within our community.

10/16/2026

NEW JOB POSTING:
Police Department - Police Officer
➡️ Job Summary and Qualifications:
https://cityofscottsboro.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/PoliceOfficerPoliceDeptjobposting07012026extended.pdf
➡️Apply Here:
https://cityofscottsboro.com/departments/human-resources/job-application/
➡️ Benefits include paid individual health & dental insurance, paid holiday, paid sick time, paid vacation, life insurance, and state retirement.

10/14/2026

🤝Working Together for Safer Communities🤝

Today, Scottsboro Police Chief Greg Godfrey joined law enforcement leaders from across North Alabama, along with representatives from the FBI, DEA, and ATF, for a press conference recognizing the success of the FBI’s Operation Summer Heat.

This initiative demonstrates the impact that coordinated law enforcement efforts can have on communities throughout our region. Through proactive investigations, intelligence sharing, and cooperation between agencies, Operation Summer Heat has resulted in the removal of illegal fi****ms and dangerous drugs from our streets, as well as the apprehension of individuals involved in criminal activity.

Criminal activity does not stop at city limits or county lines, and neither should the efforts to combat it. Strong relationships between local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies are essential to identifying threats, disrupting criminal operations, and ensuring those responsible are held accountable.

At the Scottsboro Police Department, protecting our community remains our highest priority. We recognize that effective law enforcement requires more than the efforts of any single agency. It takes communication, cooperation, and a shared commitment to public safety.

We appreciate the dedication of our law enforcement partners and the continued efforts of the FBI and other participating agencies in making North Alabama a safer place to live, work, and raise a family.

Different agencies.
One mission.
Safer communities.

10/06/2026

🚔 TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO DRUG ARREST🚔

On 10/03/2026 9:51p.m., an officer with the Scottsboro Police Department conducted a traffic stop in the 1700 Block of South Broad Street. While making their initial approach, the driver was identified as Walter Dennis King (36 of Powell, AL).

During the stop, officers determined that King’s driver’s license was suspended. The officer also detected the odor of ma*****na coming from inside the vehicle.

Based on the circumstances, officers conducted a probable cause search of the vehicle. During the search, officers located ma*****na inside the center console. Officers also located a clear plastic bag containing a substance identified as psilocybin mushrooms inside a backpack in the vehicle.

King was arrested and charged with:

• Possession of a Controlled Substance (Psilocybin)
• Possession of Ma*****na 2nd Degree

King was transported to the Scottsboro City Jail, where he was booked without incident, and was later transferred to the Jackson County Jail.

10/06/2026

🚔 TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO DRUG ARREST🚔

On 10/04/2026 at approximately 11:21p.m., an officer with the Scottsboro Police Department conducted a traffic stop in the area of Willow Street and Tupelo Pike.

During the stop, the officer detected the odor of ma*****na coming from inside the vehicle. Based on the circumstances, officers conducted a probable cause search of the vehicle and its occupants.

During the search, officers located a clear plastic bag containing controlled substance pills identified as hydrocodone.

Casey Pickering (22 of Scottsboro, AL) was arrested and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance.

Pickering was transported to the Scottsboro City Jail and later transferred to the Jackson County Jail.

10/02/2026

We are thankful that we had the opportunity to help with the mock trial in the 8th grade ELA class at KDS DAR Middle School today. These kids put in a lot of hard work and effort, and it was a fantastic learning experience for them.

We would also like to thank Scottsboro Municipal Judge Deborah Dunsmore, Attorneys Doug Benson and Emily Cotner, and paralegal Misty Godfrey (our Chief's better half) for assisting with this learning endeavor.

10/01/2026

✒️✒️Effective 10/01/2026, it is now a Class D Felony to flee from law enforcement.🖊️🖊️

Laws change to incorporate more strict punishment for fleeing and we are working toward ensuring that pursuits end quickly, efficiently, and with minimal risk to the public!

Starting Thursday, drivers who flee from law enforcement in Alabama could face a felony charge under a new state law aimed at increasing penalties for people who refuse to stop for police.