Former Etowah Co. deputy arrested on drug, prison contraband charges
ETOWAH COUNTY, AL (WBRC) - A former Etowah County deputy is behind bars facing drug and prison contraband charges, according to the county sheriff's office.
Detention Deputy Erick Steven Bullock, 33, was arrested on Aug. 15 and charged with one count of first-degree promoting prison contraband, one count of second-degree promoting prison contraband, two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance, one count of salvia possession and one count of third-degree promoting prison contraband.
Bullock's arrest came after an internal investigation revealed that he had been selling methamphetamines, salvia, Suboxone, tobacco products and a cell phone, according to the sheriff's office.
The items were found in his personal bag.
He was relieved of his duties.
"I have zero tolerance for those who abuse the trust that I have placed upon them," said Etowah County Sheriff Todd Entrekin. "Our deputies are here to protect, serve and uphold the law, not violate it.
Bullock is in the Etowah County Detention Center on a $9.500 property bond.
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