Huntsville Drug Trafficker Gets Life!

A Huntsville man is locked up for life thanks to the first conviction under a new law honoring fallen Huntsville police officer Billy Clardy III, according to Attorney General Steve Marshall.

The Case

Reginald Eugene Scott, 45, was found guilty of cocaine trafficking. Authorities say Scott was a big player, leading a widespread drug operation with connections all over the Southeast. During the investigation, they recovered a stash of firearms linked to the drug trade.

Habitual Offender

Scott copped to trafficking cocaine, a serious felony. But get this: he got a life sentence because he's a repeat offender, racking up four previous felony drug convictions!

The "Agent Billy Clardy III Act"

The Attorney General's office, along with ALEA and Huntsville PD's STAC Team, used the "Agent Billy Clardy III Act" to nail Scott. This act allowed them to use advanced investigative methods to take down Scott's Madison County drug ring. State Rep. Rex Reynolds, a former Huntsville police chief, championed the law, highlighting its effectiveness in fighting drug trafficking.

Honoring a Hero

Agent Billy Clardy III tragically died in the line of duty in 2019 while investigating a major drug operation. In response, the Alabama Legislature passed the "Agent Billy Clardy III Act" in 2023, giving law enforcement the tools to crack down on drug organizations.

Justice Served

"Today’s life sentence… is a fitting tribute to Agent Billy Clardy III," Marshall stated. "Agent Clardy dedicated his life to combating the scourge of drugs... The legislation honoring his name will forever assist law enforcement in rooting out those who would poison our communities…"

More to Come

The Attorney General hints this is just the beginning, expecting more convictions in this ongoing case!

Kudos to the Team

Marshall praised the Special Prosecutions Division, singling out Assistant Attorney General Verne H. Speirs and Special Agent Todd Mims. He also thanked ALEA, Huntsville PD's STAC Team, and the Madison County District Attorney’s Office for their dedication.