Local charged with cocaine distribution

Published 6:18 pm Thursday, February 10, 2011

A 24-year-old Clanton resident was arrested Wednesday and charged with distributing crack cocaine.

Katorri Rashuad faces three charges of distribution of a controlled substance. The suspect was placed in the Chilton County Jail on bonds totaling $180,000.

Clanton Police served the arrest warrant shortly before 7 a.m. at 1410 1/2 Fourth Ave. in Westfield Federal Housing.

The arrest follows an investigation that took place over the past several months, according to Capt. David Clackley.

Anyone who has information on drug activity is encouraged to contact the Clanton Police Department Narcotics Unit by calling the secret witness line at 755-1416 or emailing narcotics@clantonpd.com.