From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville Police Department arrested a man on drug charges on Aug. 1, 2019.
Johnny Earl Hinkle, 36, is charged with trafficking methamphetamine, unlawful possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.
Detectives said Hinkle was located after the department received a crime tip. They said they found Hinkle in possession of enough heroin, meth and pills to charge him with trafficking.
Johnny Hinkle. Photo: The Trussville Police Department.
Hinkle’s last known address was in Baileytown, Alabama. He was placed in the Jefferson County Jail on $40,300 in bonds. Hinkle posted bond and was released on Sunday, Aug. 4.
The Trussville Police Department said anyone can report criminal activity by sending them a Facebook message or by emailing crimetip@trussville.org or narcotics@trussville.org.
