On April 29, 2026, a deputy with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office observed a vehicle committing a traffic violation on St. Mary’s Road in Caryville and initiated a traffic stop.
The deputy made contact with the driver, identified as Chad Bruce of DeFuniak Springs, and the passenger, identified as Natalie Hillis of Ponce de Leon.
During a probable cause search of the vehicle, deputies discovered methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, and ammunition.
Chad Bruce was arrested and charged with Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of a Weapon or Ammunition by a Convicted Felon.
Natalie Hillis was arrested and charged with Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Both Bruce and Hillis were transported to the Washington County Jail.
