Released by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office …….
Twenty-six people are facing felony drug charges in Washington County following a roundup conducted by the Washington County Drug Task Force.
“During these undercover operations, we focus on the source of the numerous drug arrests in our area, the dealers,” says Sheriff Crews. “People who are selling illegal narcotics are preying on our youth and those battling addictions. They are not welcome in Washington County and I will not allow them to continue poisoning our communities.”
The Task Force, which is comprised of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and the Chipley Police Department concluded the successful operation with 19 arrests. 7 suspects remain at large.
“Out of the 26 individuals targeted during the course of this investigation, all of them are now facing felony drug charges,” says Chief of Police, Scott Thompson. “The success of this operation is in knowing that multiple dealers were removed from our streets.”
Both Sheriff Crews and Chief Thompson view the drug epidemic as a leading factor in other crime-related events countywide.
“As we continue to make these drug-related arrests, we continue to see our overall crime decrease in our communities,” says Crews.
The individuals who have been arrested are:
David Melanchuk, 31, Cottondale, FL Marijuana – Sell
Cindy Nell Warren, 28, Chipley, FL Marijuana – Sell
Susan Marie Martinez, 38, Chipley, FL Marijuana – Sell
Leroy Tyron Cady, 50, Homeless Methamphetamine – Sell
Kenneth Texton, 56, Chipley, FL Possession of methamphetamine, driving while a license suspended or revoked, possession of drug paraphernalia
Wendy Irene Riley, 46, Chipley, FL Possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia
Cecil Roy Hammack, 59 Vernon, FL Marijuana – Sell
Glenn Dale Harrison, 61 Caryville, FL Marijuana – Sell
Serena Shipes, 42, Alford, FL Methamphetamine – Sell
Christopher Ford, 42, Vernon, FL Methamphetamine – Sell
Willie Michael Pippin, 43, Cottondale, FL Methamphetamine – Sell
Jesika Lynn Batson, 34, Lynn Haven, FL Methamphetamine – Sell
Joseph Lee Burnham, 26, Bonifay, Fl Oxycodone – Sell, Xanax – Sell
Melissa Ann Harrison, 46, Chipley, FL Methamphetamine – Sell
Stephen Higbee, 49, Wausau, FL Methamphetamine – Sell x 2
Willie Gene Boyett, 40, Vernon, FL Possession of methamphetamine w/intent to sell, possession of paraphernalia
Hollie Joanne Nobles, 43, Chipley, FL Possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia
Gregory Creamer, 25, Chipley, FL Possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of new legend drug
Benjamin Best, 39, Chipley, FL Methamphetamine – Sell
The following individuals remain AT LARGE:
Corey William Pate, 34, Caryville, FL Possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia
Melissa Charboneau, 36, Chipley, FL Marijuana – Sel
Cynthia Mae Votta, 33, Cottondale, FL Marijuana – Sell
Ryan Lamar Brigham, 27, Chipley, FL Marijuana – Sell
Justin Mitchell Wood, 26, Chipley, FL Methamphetamine – Sell
Quarvae Troublefield, 27 Caryville, FL Cocaine – Sell
Samuel Sonnon, 44, Chipley, FL Possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia
If you have any information as to the whereabouts of the individuals listed at large please contact the Washington County Sheriff’s Office at 850-638-6111. You may also contact them anonymously by calling 850-638-TIPS (8477) or by email at tips@wcso.us.