PRESS RELEASE

Thursday September 15, 2022

Drug Trafficking Arrest

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

Norman Terry Mccloud (64) of Gadsden, Alabama is charged with two counts of  Drug Trafficking (Opium), one count of Unlawful Distribution of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine), one count of Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance (Cocaine), and one count of Felon in Possession of a Firearm.

On September 13, 2022 Agents with the Etowah County Drug Enforcement Unit executed search warrant at 1010 Agricola Avenue Gadsden, Al 35903. The search warrant followed an investigation that was based on drug sales from the residence. During the course of the investigation a quantity of Methamphetamine, Cocaine, Hydrocodone, Lortabs, and a firearm was recovered.    

Norman Terry Mccloud was arrested and is being held in the Etowah County Jail on an $50,000.00  cash bond and also a $30,000.00 property bond. 

The Etowah County Drug Enforcement Unit, Etowah County Sheriff's Office, Gadsden Police Department, The FBI Safe Streets Task Force and the FBI North Alabama Criminal Enterprise Task Force participated in the case.