On August 9, Lee County Deputies initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle in the City of Verona.

When the deputy identified the driver of the vehicle, 40-year-old Steven Lee Hall, he learned that he had outstanding warrants in Lee County and was also wanted in Monroe County on felony drug charges.

Hall was placed under arrest for the outstanding warrants. During the inventory search of Mr. Hall’s vehicle, a bag containing over $350,000.00 in United States Currency was found. A felony amount of controlled substance was also found in the vehicle.

This is an ongoing investigation and more charges may be pending.

Hall was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance, Disorderly Conduct, Speeding and No Proof of Insurance. A hold was placed on Hall for the Monroe County warrants.

His bond was set at $20,000.00 for the Lee County charges.