On 07/24/2024 Agents with the Lauderdale County Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at a residence at 125 Foy Ave in Florence.

The search warrant was obtained due to the drug dealing activities of one of the occupants of the residence. Florence Police Officers had stopped the target of the search warrant away from the residence. She was found to be in possession of fentanyl pills and methamphetamine (ICE). Agents located multiple people inside of the residence when they made entry.

During a search of the property agents located additional Fentanyl pills, Methamphetamine (ICE), Marijuana, prescription pills and drug paraphernalia consistent for using and distributing drugs. The weight of the Fentanyl pills exceeded 6 grams. Approximate street value of the Fentanyl, Ice and other drugs located is $1,000.00

Arrested and charged:

Olivia Synclair Young 30, Florence
Trafficking in Fentanyl
Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance
Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd
Promoting Prison Contraband 2nd

Jacob Wayne Austin 30, Florence
Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance
Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd

Lori Beth Gholston 48, Florence
Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance
Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Evan Drake Young 25, Florence
Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance
Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Agencies assisting the Lauderdale County Drug Task Force during this investigation were the Florence Police Department, Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office and the Lauderdale County District Attorney’s Office.

*All subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty.