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Motel raid in Alabama nets 8 pounds of marijuana, cash, medication, police say

By Bob D'Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
By Bob D'Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk

DECATUR, Ala. — Two people were arrested in an Alabama motel room after police discovered drugs and cash, including more than 8 pounds of marijuana, authorities said.

Shane Antoine Tillman and Jennifer Gomez, both from California, were arrested by police at a Holiday Inn Express in Decatur, AL.com reported.

Tillman was charged with trafficking in cannabis and unlawful possession of a controlled substance, according to an arrest report. He was taken to the Morgan County Jail and was being held in lieu of $6,000 bail, according to court records. Gomez was charged with trafficking in cannabis and was being held in lieu of a $5,000 bond at the Morgan County Jail.

Decatur Police officers responded to a call reporting persons trespassing in a room at the motel, AL.com reported.

According to police, authorities found 8.5 pounds of marijuana, prescription medications and a large amount of money in the room, AL.com reported.

8 pounds of marijuana, cash, medication found in Alabama motel room, police say Police arrested two California residents after finding marijuana, cash and prescription drugs in their motel room in Alabama. (Decatur Police Department)


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