On the morning of October 3, 2025, Hamilton County deputies responded to the Harbor Lights Marina in attempt to locate fugitives Jessica Shaw and Justin Brakefield.
The two were found hiding in a boat. After initially refusing to follow commands, deputies established a perimeter. After a short period of time, both suspects surrendered.
During the incident, deputies located multiple illegal substances including:
- 12 grams of fentanyl
- 10 grams of methamphetamine
- 9 grams of THC
Shaw was arrested and will be extradited to Cherokee County, AL for an outstanding warrant.
Brakefield was arrested for multiple outstanding warrants in various jurisdictions including:
- Failure to Appear
- Auto Theft
- Felony Theft of Property
Brakefield also faces additional charges, including:
- Tampering with Evidence
- Resisting Arrest
- Felony Possession of Methamphetamine
This information is preliminary and subject to change.