Moonshine Arrest and Seizure

On Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at approximately 7:15 A.M., the Choctaw County Sheriff’s Office stopped a vehicle on Alabama 10 for a traffic violation. During this stop, deputies discovered 13 gallons of illegal moonshine. The suspect, McArthur Cowan, of Thomasville, Alabama was arrested for Transporting Untaxed Alcohol and received citations for a switched tag, driving revoked, and improper tag light. Cowan was transported to the Choctaw County Jail where he remains at present time. The moonshine and vehicle was seized as evidence. The Choctaw County Sheriff’s Office wishes to thank the Butler Police Department for their assistance with this case.