Felon Arrested for Identity Theft, Weapons Violations, and Drug-Related Offenses In Flat Rock
On October 2, 2024, investigators with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office arrested a male suspect for possession of a controlled substance, identified as methamphetamine and fentanyl. During the investigation, authorities discovered that the individual had been using the identity and personal information of a deceased person.
The suspect was later confirmed to be Stuart Jeffery Sandrock, who has a prior felony conviction for Soliciting to Commit Murder in San Diego, California, dating back to 1993.
As the investigation progressed, a search warrant was executed on June 16, 2025, at Sandrock’s residence on County Road 81 in Flat Rock, Alabama. During the search, investigators recovered:
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33 firearms, including several classified as prohibited under federal law
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Firearm suppressors
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Thousands of rounds of ammunition
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Documents and identification materials linked to the deceased individual whose identity Sandrock had assumed
Sandrock was arrested and formally charged with the following offenses:
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Seven (7) counts of Identity Theft
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Obstructing Justice Using a False Identity
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One (1) count of Certain Persons Forbidden to Possess Firearms
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Two (2) counts of Possession of a Short-Barreled Rifle
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Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Additional charges are pending as the investigation continues.
Current Bond: $45,500
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office extends its appreciation to all agencies involved and reminds the public that all suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.