Annual ‘Summer Sweep’ Nets 13 Drug Arrests

Annual ‘summer sweep’ nets 13 drug arrests
CHIPLEY — Summer means hot weather in Northwest Florida, and the heat is on for a number of suspects as the Washington County Drug Task Force conducted its annual “summer sweep,” in the words of Chipley Police Chief Kevin Crews at a press…
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Drug educators rethinking approach on heroin in schools
Most teens don’t use heroin. Most don’t know anyone who does.But fast forward a few years.While studies show heroin use in Jackson-area high schools is rare, some young adults are becoming addicted, causing drug educators to rethink their approach.Short lessons…
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Woman faces felonies for fight
WATERVILLE — A Bridgeport woman faces multiple felony charges after officials say she resisted arrest, tried to drive away in a police vehicle and tried to tase the arresting deputy Friday. Shelly L. Williams, 41, was charged Monday in Douglas County Superior Court with second- and third-degree assault, theft of a motor vehicle, disarming a law enforcement officer, third-degree escape and use of …
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