Atmore Police Execute Search, Arrest Six On Drug Charges

February 4, 2025

Atmore Police Department officers executed a search warrant at a residence on the 100 block of Harris Street on Saturday afternoon, leading to the arrest of six individuals and the seizure of illegal drugs and stolen firearms.

The operation, carried out around 3:30 p.m., was the result of citizen complaints and police surveillance. Inside the residence, officers discovered two stolen firearms, several hundred grams of marijuana, Ecstasy pills, THC gummies, synthetic cannabis (Spice), and drug packaging materials, including digital scales. Authorities also said they found two small children in close proximity to the narcotics.

The following individuals were arrested and charged:

  • Willis Williams, 26 – possession of a controlled substance, receiving stolen property (second degree), possession of marijuana (first degree), and possession of drug paraphernalia.
  • Kenta Finklea, 37 – possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana (first degree), receiving stolen property (second degree), obstructing government operations, and chemical endangerment.
  • Diane Finklea, 63 – possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana (first degree), and receiving stolen property (second degree).
  • Aaron Salter, 27 – possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana (first degree), and receiving stolen property (second degree).
  • Brandon McCaster, 28 – possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana (first degree), and receiving stolen property (second degree).
  • Tiecha Finklea, 37 – possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana (first degree), and receiving stolen property (second degree).

All six suspects were booked into the Escambia County (AL) Detention Center.

Pictured: (top row) Willias Williams, Kenta Finklea, Diane Finklea, (bottom row) Aaron Salter, Brandon McCaster, and Tiecha Finklea.

Comments

12 Responses to “Atmore Police Execute Search, Arrest Six On Drug Charges”

  1. Greg on February 8th, 2025 10:55 am

    Those guys smiling knowing they will get a slap on the wrist and be out doing the same thing in no time

  2. Willis on February 4th, 2025 5:59 pm

    At least someone spoke up and said something. Now don’t let these Dealers back in the neighborhood terrorizing the people there.

  3. SgtCasper on February 4th, 2025 1:11 pm

    I have never understood why people smile in their mugshots. Good luck convincing a judge or jury that you made a mistake, or that you have remorse for what you’ve done when that photo is shown in court.

  4. Resident on February 4th, 2025 12:43 pm

    6,000 more to go!

  5. Susie on February 4th, 2025 11:06 am

    Wow. “Mother” means something else here. Surely not anything positive for her family.

  6. JJ on February 4th, 2025 10:51 am

    No one charge for the child endangerment of them around the drugs?

  7. just a fact on February 4th, 2025 10:37 am

    Look how happy Maby they going to visit relatives now.

  8. just a fact on February 4th, 2025 10:31 am

    Looks like they got an IQ of 100 altogether.

  9. SW on February 4th, 2025 10:13 am

    Grinning like a goat eating briars! They probably the ones complaining about a curfew!

  10. Grady Smith on February 4th, 2025 9:29 am

    A family and friends crew.

  11. Well on February 4th, 2025 9:16 am

    Yeah Sedition, they’re out by now.
    The Court System is their best FRIEND.

  12. Sedition on February 4th, 2025 6:43 am

    How proud they look…





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