DECATUR, AlabamaWAF) – Two men were arrested Tuesday in connection with a narcotics investigation in Morgan County, officials said Friday.

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

Authorities said during the operation they conducted a traffic stop on one of the suspects, Tariq Dewayne Baugh, 31, of Decatur.

Officers discovered that Baugh had allegedly thrown a quantity of marijuana out of the window of his vehicle.

Baugh was arrested and charged with:

• Dangerous drugs-Cocaine-Sale/distribution
• Dangerous drugs-Cocaine-Sale/distribution
• Dangerous drugs-Cocaine-Sale/distribution
• Tampering with physical evidence
• Dangerous Drugs-POM
• Dangerous Drugs-POC Cocaine-Possess

He was booked into the Morgan County Jail with bail set at $753,800.

While continuing their investigation, officers discovered another suspect in this case while conducting surveillance of the residence.

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 and officers then initiated a traffic stop.

When officers activated the lights and sirens, Anderson then allegedly fled from authorities.

Anderson was eventually caught on 23rd Avenue SW after being chased through Decatur. Anderson then surrendered to officers after the pursuit.

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

• Dangerous drugs-Marijuana-Contraband
• Attempt to escape from a police officer (Felony).

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

Following the arrests, officers returned to the residence and found crack cocaine, marijuana and firearms.

The investigation continues and additional arrests and charges are likely.

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