On December 28, 2017, the Washington County Drug Task Force, consisting of the Chipley Police
Department and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office conducted a narcotics-related search
warrant at the address of 575 Anderson Street.
Members of the Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at approximately 10:30 p.m., and found 4 adults and 3 minor children present at the residence. The following search of the residence, officers located narcotics-related items consisting of methamphetamines, marijuana, scales, pipes, and baggies used for packaging
narcotics.
Chief Thompson stated, “We are actively pursuing those who choose to sell illegal narcotics in
Chipley area as well as in the greater Washington County area, through the collaborative effort of
the Drug Task Force. In this instance, the damage was greater than just the sale of narcotics as 3
children in the home were in proximity to the narcotics and conditions in the home were of such
condition that the Department of Children and Families was contacted for the safety and well-being
of the children that were present.”
The occupants of residence Deanna Marie Smithson, 29, of Chipley and Robert Harold Kimble, Jr.,
28, also of Chipley, were arrested for various narcotics-related offenses and taken to the
Washington County Jail.
Sheriff Crews states, “This investigation was the result of several days of undercover work
conducted by the Task Force. We are dedicated to the enforcement of narcotics-related crimes in
our communities but more so to protecting those that are the most innocent of these crimes, the
children. These investigations are often manpower intensive but we remain vigilant to the
enforcement to ensure the safety of our communities.
Smithson and Kimble were charged with the following:
Deanna Marie Smithson
Possession of Methamphetamine with intent to distribute
Child Neglect without Great Bodily Harm
Possession of Marijuana less than 20 grams
Possession of Narcotics Equipment
Robert Harold Kimble, Jr.
Possession of Methamphetamine with intent to distribute
Child Neglect without Great Bodily Harm
Possession of Narcotics Equipment