Holmes County Sheriff’s Office Seizes Over Half a Pound of Meth in Major Drug Bust

HOLMES COUNTY,  FL (WDNews) – The Holmes County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) Narcotics Division made a significant breakthrough on August 22, 2024, with the arrest of four individuals involved in drug trafficking. The operation, which included a search warrant and undercover efforts in the Gritney community, resulted in the seizure of more than half a pound (10 ounces) of methamphetamine.

The following individuals were arrested as part of this operation:

Melissa Carroll – Charged with Possession of Methamphetamine

James Johnson of Freeport – Charged with Trafficking in Methamphetamine Over 28 Grams

Samantha Palmer of Freeport – Charged with Trafficking in Methamphetamine Over 28 Grams

Dominique Kennedy of DeFuniak Springs – Charged with Trafficking in Methamphetamine Over 200 Grams, Sale of Methamphetamine, and Unlawful Use of Two-Way Communication

Sheriff Tate emphasized the operation’s success and reaffirmed the commitment to combating drug distribution in Holmes County to ensure the community’s safety.