MOBILE, Ala. — Two high-speed pursuits in Mobile County on Tuesday ended with the arrests of two men and the seizure of pounds of suspected drugs and 10 firearms, according to the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office.
Sheriff Paul Burch said both men are from Mobile. Authorities identified 29-year-old Dramico Bailey as a suspected drug trafficker accused of bringing large quantities of narcotics from South Florida into Mobile County for distribution. Burch said 28-year-old Kashunte Tate is accused of being a local distributor who sold the drugs to area residents.
How the Chase Unfolded
According to investigators, undercover deputies watched Bailey meet with Tate in a business parking lot near Silver Pine Road and Schillinger Road in Semmes, in what appeared to be a drug transaction.
After leaving the parking lot in a black Honda Accord, Tate allegedly fled when deputies attempted to stop him, leading them on a high-speed pursuit. Deputies eventually used a vehicle intervention to end the chase without injuries.
Investigators said suspected illegal pills Tate allegedly purchased during the earlier transaction were intentionally destroyed. Tate was arrested and charged with felony attempting to flee from law enforcement, with additional charges pending.
Second Pursuit, Second Arrest
Following Tate’s arrest, authorities moved to take Bailey into custody near Jeff Hamilton Road and McFarland Road. Investigators said Bailey allegedly rammed multiple Mobile County Sheriff’s Office vehicles while attempting to escape, sparking a second pursuit.
Deputies eventually stopped Bailey near Airport Boulevard and the I-65 Service Road North. He is facing several felony charges, including trafficking narcotics and attempting to elude law enforcement.
Investigation Continues
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities said additional arrests and charges are possible as detectives work to map the supply chain investigators believe ran from South Florida into Mobile County neighborhoods.
Sheriff’s Office officials have not said how many pounds of suspected narcotics were recovered in total, but Burch confirmed the seizures included both drugs and 10 firearms. The case highlights the office’s ongoing emphasis on intercepting trafficking networks before the product reaches the street, and deputies’ use of vehicle interventions to end pursuits before injuries occur.
The suspects remain in custody as prosecutors review the case. Additional details are expected to be released as charges are formalized in court.