On Tuesday, January 3, 2023, an undercover law enforcement officer purchased narcotics from Torence Ali Clemmons after negotiating a drug transaction with him.
After Clemmons left the parking lot where the transaction happened, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office narcotics investigators conducted a traffic stop on him and found cocaine in his pocket.
A fully loaded concealed handgun was also found in Clemmons’ vehicle.
After further investigation, it was determined that Clemmons is a convicted felon.
Additionally, the drug transaction between the undercover officer and Clemmons occurred about 200 feet from a church.
Torence Ali Clemmons was arrested and is being charged with Possession of Cocaine, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Felon in Possession of Ammunition, Carrying a Concealed Firearm and the Sale of Cocaine within 1000 feet of a Church.
