Thirteen individuals are facing felony drug charges following an extensive investigation conducted by the Washington County Drug Task Force.
The investigation was led by the Washington County Drug Task Force, a joint effort between the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and the Chipley Police Department, targeting individuals involved in the sale and distribution of illegal narcotics throughout Washington County.
Over the course of several months, investigators conducted numerous undercover operations focusing on individuals responsible for distributing illegal drugs within our communities. “During these undercover operations, our focus is on identifying and arresting those responsible for supplying illegal narcotics—not just the users, but the dealers,” said Sheriff Kevin Crews. “These individuals prey on our youth and those struggling with addiction.
The investigation resulted in arrest warrants being issued for 13 individuals on felony charges related to the sale of cocaine, methamphetamine, and prescription medications. At this time, 10 individuals have been taken into custody, while three additional suspects remain wanted on outstanding felony warrants.
“As we continue aggressively pursuing those who choose to sell illegal drugs in our county, we are seeing a positive impact on public safety,” Sheriff Crews added. “Every drug dealer removed from our streets makes our communities safer for our families, our children, and our future.”
Those arrested as part of this investigation and the charges they face are listed below:
Krystal Nicole Rios 24, of Caryville- Sell of Methamphetamine
Sabrina Christine Hughes 45 of Wausau-Sell of Methamphetamine
Melissa Ann Harrison 53 of Vernon-Sell of schedule 4 controlled substance
Wayne Campbell Trotter 62 of New Hope-Sell of Methamphetamine and Unlawful use of 2-way communication device
Mario Anteze Keith 46 of Chipley-Sell of Methamphetamine and Unlawful use of 2-way communication device
Gabriella Diane Barnes 34 of Chipley-Sell of Methamphetamine
Ashley Nicole Sloan 37 of Chipley-Sell of Methamphetamine and Unlawful use of 2-way communication device
Jennifer Lynn James 24 of Wausau-Sell of Methamphetamine
Johnny Dwayne Vickers 51 of Chipley-Possession of Controlled substance without prescription, Possession of Marijuana less than 20 grams, Possession of Paraphernalia
Dustin Ray Garland 43 of Panama City-Possession of controlled substance without a prescription, Possession of drug paraphernalia, Possession of a weapon or ammo by a convicted felon
WANTED ON OUTSTANDING WARRANTS
James Michael Cox 41 of Wausau-Sell of Methamphetamine and Unlawful use of 2-way communication device
Willie Lee Nettles 64 of Caryville-Sell of Cocaine
Christopher Daniel Sawyer 34 of Wausau, Fl-Possession of controlled substance without prescription, Possession of Paraphernalia, Engage in criminal offense with a weapon
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 us anonymously by calling 850-638-TIPS (8477) or by email at [email protected].
