WASHINGTON COUNTY, Fla. (WDNews) — A traffic stop in Washington County has resulted in drug-related charges for a Chipley man already out on bond for similar offenses.
On December 8, Washington County Sheriff’s deputies stopped a vehicle near the intersection of State Rd. 77 and Bahoma Rd. Deputies observed illegal items in plain sight and detained both occupants for further investigation.
A Chipley Police Department K-9 alerted officers to the presence of narcotics inside the vehicle. During the investigation, deputies discovered a small bag containing a white powdery substance, which tested positive for cocaine. The bag was reportedly thrown from the passenger side of the vehicle as it came to a stop, a detail confirmed by in-car video footage.
The passenger, identified as 51-year-old Eric Lamar Hooks, was arrested and charged with possession of cocaine and destruction of evidence. Hooks was already out on bond for felony cocaine possession at the time of the arrest.
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone with information about crimes in the area to contact them at 850-638-6111 or submit tips anonymously by calling 850-638-TIPS (8477) or emailing [email protected].
