An investigation by the Washington County Drug Task Force led to several suspected drug dealers being sought on felony drug charges.
For the past few months, investigators with Washington County Sheriff’s Office and the Chipley Police Department conducted an intense operation and have gained a vast amount of information pertaining to the key individuals surrounding the drug activity within Washington County. The investigation has led to the arrest of 7 individuals with 1 remaining at large.
As Washington County Sheriff’s Office and the Chipley Police Department continue the roundup additional arrests are anticipated based on the information provided. The individual listed as ‘at large’ is being pursued by the U.S. Marshal’s Service at this time.
“With the majority of the arrests made during this operation being suspected drug dealers, we are confident we are moving in the right direction as we delve further into the eradication of drugs from our communities,” says Sheriff Kevin Crews. “Because we are still actively seeking one individual that is currently at large we are asking the public to provide any information which could lead to his arrest.”
Those facing charges stemming from this investigation are:
Steven Bradley Hightower, 42, Vernon, FL
• Sell of Methamphetamine.
James Anthony Roper, 51, Bonifay, FL
• Sell of Methamphetamine.
Jackie Nicole Powell, 41, Bonifay, FL
• Sell of Methamphetamine.
Matthew Ryan Davis, 31, DeFuniak Springs, FL
• Sell of a controlled substance within 1000 ft. of a specified area.
Deborah Cartwright, 51, Bonifay, FL
• Sell of a controlled substance within 1000 ft. of a place of worship or business.
Mickey Dewayne Cartwright, 51, Bonifay, FL
• Sell of a controlled substance within 1000 ft. of a place of worship or business.
Kaitlyn Michelle Parrish/Corbin, 26, Vernon, FL
• Sell of a Schedule I or II Drug.
*Still at large and wanted on the charges below.
Daniel Michael Smith SR, 54, Chipley, FL
• Sell of Methamphetamine within 1000 ft. of a place of worship or business.
