St. Clair correctional officer arrested during large narcotics operation
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To combat contraband and illicit narcotics smuggling into Alabama prisons, the ADOC Law Enforcement Services Division; which includes Narcotics, Criminal and K-9; executed a search warrant and arrested a correctional officer at St. Clair Correctional Facility.
Lieutenant Calvin Bush has been placed on mandatory leave pending dismissal.
The investigation, which is ongoing, has focused on individuals suspected of trafficking illegal substances/contraband into the St. Clair facility.
On Thursday, July 31, ADOC Narcotics agents led an operation in Odenville, St. Clair County, where they executed a search warrant at a residence. During the search, agents recovered the following:
- Methamphetamine – 4,020 grams (8.87 pounds)
- Promethazine liquid – 350 grams
- Synthetic Cannabinoid – 340 grams
- Oxycodone pills – 9 pills
- Sprayed paper – 326 grams
- Cell phones – 156
- Cellular Hot spot – 2
- Marijuana – 8,980 grams (19 pounds)
- Crack cocaine – 100 grams
- Cocaine powder – 16 grams
- Flakka precursor powder – 610 grams
In addition, the following narcotics were confiscated in a related search: 2.5 pounds of marijuana and 60 grams of methamphetamine.
Bush was arrested and charged with trafficking methamphetamine and trafficking marijuana.
The investigation continues as ADOC agents work to identify additional individuals involved in this criminal operation.
The operation was conducted with the assistance of several agencies, including the Alabama Drug Enforcement Task Force; Drug Enforcement Administration; St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office; St. Clair District Attorney’s Office; Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives; Odenville Police Department; and Margaret Police Department.
ADOC officials emphasize that this operation is part of a broader, ongoing effort to ensure the safety and security of Alabama’s correctional facilities. The state is utilizing all available resources to eradicate contraband and narcotics to maintain the integrity of the prison system and ensure the safety of the public and the inmate population.
“This operation demonstrates a continued commitment to fighting the smuggling of illegal drugs and
contraband into our correctional facilities,” said ADOC Commissioner John Q. Hamm. “Prison violence is directly impacted by the flow of illegal drugs.”
This investigation is ongoing. Further details will be released as appropriate.
