PRESS RELEASE

November 17, 2025

Drug Arrest

(Etowah County, Alabama) One individual has been arrested with drug charges in Etowah County, according to Sheriff Jonathan Horton.

CHRISTI DEWANNA PEPPERS (51) of Crossville, AL. is charged with Drug Trafficking (Methamphetamine). Agents with the Etowah County Drug Enforcement Unit and the Marshall County Drug Task Force initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Christi Dewanna Peppers for a traffic violation. During the course of the traffic stop, one and half (1.5) pounds of Methamphetamine, a quantity of Clonazepam, Drug Paraphernalia, and a firearm was located. Peppers was arrested and is being held in the Etowah County Jail on a $100,000.00 cash bond.

Authorities noted that Peppers was on federal probation at the time of her arrest. This investigation is ongoing and federal charges may be forthcoming as the case continues. Assisting agencies in this investigation include the Etowah County Drug Enforcement Unit, Marshall County Drug Task

Christi Dewanna Peppers