Complaints lead to drug bust at convenience store | News

BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC)- Complaints from concerned citizens lead to a drug operation at a convenience store in Birmingham.

Police say five suspects were arrested Wednesday at Hood's Qwik Mart on Dugan Avenue. Detectives say they caught the suspects attempting to sell drugs.

"When citizens work with law enforcement and refuse to allow drug sales or other illegal activity to flourish in communities, they help to improve their quality of life dramatically," Birmingham police chief A.C. Roper stated.

The following suspects have been arrested and charged by Birmingham police:

-Dominique Spears, 31, of Birmingham, Alabama. Spears has been charged with Unlawful Possession of Marijuana and Violation of State Firearms Act.

-Jason Perkins, 27, of Birmingham, Alabama. Perkins is charged with Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana and Loitering for Drugs.

-Jamal Sanders, 18, of Birmingham, Alabama. Sanders is charged with Violation of State Firearms Act.

-Tarrell Watson, 18, of Birmingham, Alabama. Watson is charged with Loitering for Drugs.

-Cadarius Williams, 22, of Birmingham, Alabama. Williams has been charged with Disorderly Conduct, Loitering for Drugs and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

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