WCSO made several drug arrests over the holiday weekend due to enhanced patrols

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Fla. ( WMBB ) – Washington County Sheriff’s Office enhanced area patrols over the holiday weekend to ensure motorist safety, and several drug arrests were made as a result.

WCSO deputies heightened patrols to warn drivers to take it slow. This resulted in three felony drug arrests.

“Ridding our county of illegal drug activity will always be a priority and removing them from our roadways is critical. A person behind the wheel of a vehicle, who is in possession of or under the influence of an illegal substance is a severe threat to the safety of other motorists and themselves,” Washington County Sheriff Kevin Crews said.

Those arrested over the weekend were:

Benjamin Ellis Best, 44, of Chipley, was charged with possession of methamphetamine.

Tommy Joe Parks, 51, of Ebro, was charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Allan Dean Padgett, 56, Hampton, was charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and DUI.

If you have any knowledge of crimes being committed or tips, please contact the Washington County Sheriff’s Office at 850-638-6111.

You may also contact WCSO anonymously by calling 850-638-TIPS (8477) or by email at tips@wcso.us .

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