Charges Dropped Against Pastor In Drug Trafficking Case
Pastor Vincent Bishop, who was accused of drug trafficking at the Fountain Correctional Facility in Atmore, Alabama, has vowed to continue serving his community after the charges against him were dropped. The prosecutor failed to provide evidence in court, leading to the dismissal of the charges. Bishop, who also worked as a counselor at the facility, expressed his commitment to serving God and the community, stating it would be a tragedy to stop his ministry work, which includes helping troubled youth and his congregation.
Bishop, 54, was arrested on December 5, 2024, after authorities claimed they found a prison package under his truck’s rear bumper. The package allegedly contained four cell phones, marijuana, synthetic drugs known as Flakka, and cigars. However, his attorney, Jerome Carter, argued that Bishop was set up and denied the accusations. Carter described the charges as “horrendous” and emphasized that Bishop’s only role at the facility for 17 years was to offer counseling, inspiration, and guidance to the inmates.
Although the charges have been dropped, the district attorney still has the option to present the case to a grand jury. Carter also mentioned that Bishop had plans to run for political office, though it is unclear whether he will proceed with that ambition. He pointed out that media coverage failed to mention that Bishop was leaving the facility to attend a graduation ceremony for inmates he had worked with.
Carter criticized the logic behind the drug trafficking accusations, highlighting the implausibility of Bishop secretly placing a package under the truck’s bumper, knowing that it would be monitored by surveillance cameras. He argued that the situation simply didn’t make sense, given the level of scrutiny surrounding Bishop’s actions.