Tariq Baugh and Antonio Anderson were arrested following drug investigations

DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) – Two men were arrested Tuesday in connection with a drug investigation in Morgan County, officials announced Friday.

According to the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office, the department’s drug enforcement unit conducted an investigation following a months-long drug operation at a residence on 6th Avenue in Decatur.

Authorities said that during the operation, a traffic stop was initiated on one of the suspects, Tariq Dewayne Baugh, 31, of Decatur.

Investigators determined that Baugh had reportedly thrown a quantity of marijuana out the window of his vehicle.

Baugh was arrested and charged with:

• Dangerous Drugs – Cocaine – Sales/Distribution
• Dangerous Drugs – Cocaine – Sales/Distribution
• Dangerous Drugs – Cocaine – Sales/Distribution
• Tampering with physical evidence
• Dangerous drug POM
• Dangerous Drugs POC Cocaine Possession

He was booked into the Morgan County Jail on $753,800 bond.

As they continued their investigation, officers conducted surveillance of the residence and discovered another suspect in the case.

The sheriff’s office said Antonio Cortez Anderson, 28, of Decatur, was seen leaving the residence.

Anderson left the residence and drove onto Memorial Dr. NW, whereupon officers initiated a traffic stop.

When officers activated lights and sirens, Anderson reportedly fled from authorities.

Anderson was eventually found on 23rd Ave. SW caught after being chased through Decatur. Anderson then surrendered to the agents after the chase.

The sheriff’s office said Anderson was immediately taken into custody. He was accused of the following:

• Dangerous drug marijuana smuggling
• Attempting to elude a police officer (crime).

He was booked into the Morgan County Jail on a $5,000 bond.

After the arrests, officers went back to the apartment and found crack cocaine, marijuana and firearms.

The investigation is ongoing and additional arrests and additional charges are likely.

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