The Lipscomb police chief has been fired following his arrest last month on misdemeanor drug charges.

Brian "Scott'' Martin, 37, was taken into custody in late July on charges of second-degree marijuana possession and possession of drug paraphernalia, authorities said. The case against the chief was investigated by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency which then obtained the warrants against him. ALEA Lt. Jon Riley said Martin's arrest followed a search at his home on Dove Drive in Odenville on July 27, 2018.

A second person was also arrested on the same charges: 33-year-old Crystal Lynn Tindle of Pell City.

Martin, who has not responded to requests for comment, was arrested by Odenville police and booked into the St. Clair County Jail. He was released a short time later after posting $1,500 bond.

According to court records, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's Major Crimes Unit, along with the agency's Narcotics Unit, carried out the search warrant at Martin's Odenville home. Once they made their way inside, they found Martin, Tindle and a young boy.

The arrest report states that Tindle was detained while the agents conducted their search, and Martin was transported to the Odenville Police Department to be interviewed. A search of the home turned up marijuana and a bong under the sink in the master bedroom.

Martin is an Odenville resident. The case is being handled through St. Clair County District Court.

Lipscomb Mayor Brenda Renz on Monday said she is taking applications for the position of chief. She said she doesn't believe Interim Chief Lamar Lackey will apply for the position.

Renz said Martin is innocent until proven guilty and that he left on good terms. She said, however, the city did not want to wait until his case worked its way through the legal system, which can take years.

"He did a lot of good things for the city,'' the mayor said. "We want to find the best we can. We've got a lot to look for to make it a safer city."

Renz said the official job listing will be posted on Facebook and will run for three weeks. Anyone interested in the position should go to Lipscomb City Hall. The position is appointed.

Martin has a trial date set for Aug. 28.