Two Men Arrested in Jefferson County for Trafficking Meth

BIRMINGHAM, AL - Two men were arrested Thursday during a traffic stop in McCalla, after Jefferson County Sheriff's deputies discovered nine ounces of methamphetamine, worth approximately $20,000. The stop was conducted on Bell Hill Road near Eastern Valley Road, and the driver was arrested for outstanding warrants, while the passenger was found to have outstanding warrants as well and was also arrested.

After a subsequent search of the vehicle revealed methamphetamine, prescription narcotics, cash, and drug paraphernalia, 38-year-old Christopher R Ramey and 40-year-old Brian Venable were charged with trafficking methamphetamine, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. (For more updates on this story and free news alerts for your neighborhood, sign up for your local Birmingham Patch morning newsletter.)

Ramey remains in jail with bonds totaling $101,500. He had been free on bond after being arrested for trafficking methamphetamine in May of this year. Venable remains in jail with no bond.

(Photo courtesy of Jefferson County Sheriff's Office)