(WASHINGTON COUNTY, FL; April 30, 2018) – A Southport man is now facing drug charges after a Washington County Sheriff’s deputy witnessed him rear-end a car in the drive-thru line of a fast food restaurant in Chipley.
Shortly before 2 a.m., on April 23, the deputy stopped a Nissan Altima in the parking lot of McDonald’s as the driver, 46-year-old Russell Reubin Stewart, attempted to pull away from the scene, not noticing the deputy behind him.
Stewart, who was found to be operating the vehicle without a valid driver’s license, consented to a search which led to the discovery of marijuana, methamphetamine, and a metal pipe.
Stewart was booked into the Washington County Jail on the charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, and possession of paraphernalia.
If you have any knowledge of crimes being committed, or tips, please contact the Washington County Sheriff’s Office at 850-638-6111. You may also contact us anonymously by calling 850-638-TIPS (8477) or by email at tips@wcso.us.