North Alabama Drug Task Force arrest

Published on January 11, 2023

The North Alabama Drug Task Force (NADTF) has charged Justin Omari Mitchell, 25, with drug trafficking, drug sale near a school and possession of a deadly weapon on school grounds following an incident at 1001 Haysland Road on Tuesday, Jan. 10.

NADTF agents learned Mitchell was selling fentanyl-pressed pills while working in a contract security role at an after-school sporting event. Agents took Mitchell into custody without incident at the game. At this time, there is no evidence indicating that Mitchell was selling drugs to students.

“We will not tolerate individuals bringing dangerous and illegal drugs onto our school campuses,” Police Chief Kirk Giles said. “I am thankful to our NADTF agents who moved swiftly to apprehend this individual before anyone got hurt.”

Agents recovered a trafficking amount of fentanyl, as well as a firearm, from the suspect’s vehicle.

“Any actions that jeopardize the health and safety of our students and staff members is unacceptable and will not be tolerated,” added Huntsville City School Superintendent Christie Finley. “We thank the Huntsville Police Department for their commitment to promoting safe schools and a safe community.”

The investigation is ongoing and no further information is available at this time.

The North Alabama Drug Task Force is a multi-jurisdictional federal drug task force led by the Huntsville Police Department.