On Tuesday, September 20, following a tip to the Winston County Sheriff’s Office of drug activity at a Haleyville residence law enforcement officers of the Sheriff’s Office and Haleyville Police went to the residence where a consent to search was granted. The officers found on the property and inside the residence at 669 8th Street, Haleyville, numerous spent Methamphetamine (Meth) labs, components and drug paraphernalia. Following the discovery of meth labs, Eugene Ramey, 63, was arrested at the scene and charged with unlawful manufacture of a controlled substance 1st degree and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was booked into the Winston County Jail. Ramey has a history of prior charges of manufacturing meth.

Winston County Sheriff’s Office Investigator Josh Silas has filed paperwork to have the residence condemned, pending court proceedings. Other officers who worked on the case include Investigator Brad Curtis, Chief Deputy Bryan Kirkpatrick, Haleyville Police Officers Rodney Shirley and Nathan Whitman.