2 arrested in Leesburg after drug bust during search for stolen property

CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - Two people from Leesburg have been arrested and are facing multiple charges related to stolen property and drug trafficking after a search warrant was executed.

The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office recently executed a search warrant at a Leesburg residence.

The search warrant was issued to search for stolen property, but investigators also found a significant amount of illegal narcotics.

During the operation, investigators say they located a stolen vehicle, a utility trailer, multiple firearms, and other stolen items connected to thefts in the Albertville area.

Investigators also say they found a large amount of methamphetamine and various drug paraphernalia.

Two suspects were arrested, including 43-year-old Matthew Ray Long and 28-year-old Autumn Cheyenne Jenkins, both of Leesburg.

Both were booked into the Cherokee County Detention Center on Wednesday, May 14, on charges of trafficking methamphetamine, receiving stolen property, trafficking in stolen identities, and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.

The investigation continues, and authorities say more charges could be pending.

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