Washington County Officials Arrest Three On Drug Charges

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office reports the seizure of a large amount of illegal “party” drugs and cash believed to be used in one or more upcoming New Year’s Parties.

The seizure was the result of a traffic stop by a Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputy while on patrol on Highway 77 south.  During the course of the stop, a number of illegal drugs including Valium, large amounts of Ecstasy, XANAX, and Methamphetamines as well as Marijuana packaged for sale were found in the vehicle.  Over $18,000 in cash was also found during the vehicle search.

Arrested was:

Gregory Robinson 44 year old black male of Brown Street in Graceville, FL

·      Possession of Methamphetamines with Intent to Distribute

·      Possession of Barbiturate with Intent to Distribute

·      Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute

·      Possession of Controlled Substance with out Prescription

·      Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Tracie Douglas, 25 year old white female of Laurie Ave., Panama City Beach, FL

·      Possession of Methamphetamines with Intent to Distribute

·      Possession of Barbiturate with Intent to Distribute

·      Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute

·      Possession of Controlled Substance with out Prescription

·      Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

·      Driving With Out Valid License

“Typically when we see large amounts of these types of narcotics in as many different forms as we have here, it is generally a strong indicator that they are intended to be sold at large parties or gatherings.” states Sheriff Haddock.  “This had all the ingredients to be an incredibly dangerous situation with far reaching consequences for many people.  We couldn’t be more pleased to have stopped the sell of these drugs dead in its tracks.”

In an unrelated incident, officers arrested a man found him to be driving under the influence of alcohol.  During the arrest, methamphetamines were found in his possession.

Arrested was:

Carl Wayne Williams, 54 year old white male of Old Mill Road in Bonifay, FL

·      Driving While Under the Influence

·      Possession of Methamphetamine

Sheriff Haddock asks that anyone with information on illegal drug activity contact 638-TIPS (8477) or email tips@wcso.us.