Troy man charged with intent to distribute meth
Published 3:00 am Wednesday, July 4, 2018
Police responded to a trespassing call at a local hotel Monday and found a Troy man with what appeared to be a box that contained a “significant amount” of what appeared to be methamphetamine.
John Middlebrook Sherling, 39, was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute as a result of the investigation.
“In Sherling’s room, police found evidence of narcotics use,” said Chief Randall Barr. “They also located a box that contained syringes and a plastic bag that contained a significant amount of a white crystal-like substance. The white crystal-like substance field-tested positive for the presence of methamphetamine.”
Sherling was placed under arrest prior to the search of the room when officers discovered a warrant for his arrest out of Houston County on a charge of third-degree burglary.
Sherling was booked into the Pike County Jail on $10,000 bond and a hold was placed on him for the Houston County Sheriff’s Office.
Unlawful possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute is a Class B Felony under Alabama law, punishable by up to 20 years in prison.