After ramming deputy’s car in chase, Florence man arrested on multiple drug charges

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March 20, 2025

(Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office Facebook)

FLORENCE — A Florence man was arrested after a chase where he allegedly rammed a Lauderdale County sheriff’s deputy’s car.

Deputy’s car damaged after being rammed. (Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office Facebook)

William Larry Irons, 52, faces multiple drug, firearms and vehicle charges in the incident. His bond was set at $63,200.

According to the sheriff’s office, while on patrol, Deputy Adam Meeks attempted a routine traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Irons in the area of County Road 14 and 81.

Irons refused to stop and led deputies on a 20-minute pursuit before leaving the roadway off County Road 186 and driving into a wooded area.

Drugs and weapon seized. (Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office Facebook)

Once off-road, Irons reversed his vehicle and rammed the deputy’s patrol car. After a short foot pursuit, during which Irons was tased, he was taken into custody. A firearm and narcotics were discovered in the vehicle.

He was charged with:

Trafficking (Meth)
Felony Eluding
Assault, second degree
Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance times 2
Criminal Mischief, first degree
Drug Paraphernalia
Unlawful Possession Marijuana, second degree
Persons Forbidden to Possess Firearm
Running Stop Sign
Expired Tag
Failure to appear warrant

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