CRESTVIEW, Fla (WDNews) – A Crestview man is facing multiple charges after running a stop sign in Mossy Head on Tuesday.
Authorities say, A Walton County Sheriff’s Deputy spotted a black Chevrolet Monte Carlo running a stop sign near Highway 90 and State Highway 285. Upon approaching the vehicle, the deputy detected the smell of marijuana. The driver, Ethan Cole Bobnock, 21, appeared nervous and denied having any weapons or drugs.
Backup arrived, and Bobnock was asked to exit the vehicle. He then admitted to having a gun in his waistband, which deputies secured and logged as evidence.
A search of the vehicle revealed several small baggies, a set of scales, and bags containing a white powdery substance, later confirmed as cocaine.
Bobnock was charged with possession of cocaine with intent to sell, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was issued a $10,000 bond and released Wednesday afternoon.