Man And Woman Arrested For Trafficking Methamphetamine

BIRMINGHAM, AL - The search for a fugitive Tuesday resulted in the arrest of two people for trafficking meth in northern Jefferson County. Just before 5:00 pm Tuesday afternoon, deputies went to a home in the 8800 block of Emerald Lake Drive West to serve a warrant for the arrest of 47-year-old Glenn Allen Shoemaker Jr. Shoemaker is wanted for a felony probation violation on an original charge of chemical endangerment of a child.

Deputies were allowed into the residence to search for Shoemaker, but he was not located at the residence. While deputies were searching for Shoemaker, however, they discovered more than $16,000 worth of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Investigators from the Sheriff’s Narcotics Unit were called and came to the scene with a search warrant for the residence. During the subsequent search for drugs, investigators discovered six ounces of methamphetamine, prescription pills, marijuana, two slot machines, body armor, and eleven guns.

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The search resulted in the arrest of 44-year-old Keith Allen Wade and 42-year-old Karen Amy Wade, who are charged with trafficking methamphetamine, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, and unlawful possession of marijuana. Both remain in the Jefferson County Jail with bond set at $112,000 each. The investigation is ongoing and additional charges are expected.

(Photo courtesy of Jefferson County Sheriff's Office)