GRACEVILLE, Fla. (WDNews) — A Graceville man was arrested after investigators said they found about 40 grams of methamphetamine during a narcotics investigation.
According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, its Criminal Investigations Division, along with investigators from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and Chipley Police Department, served a search warrant Sept. 22 at the Highway 273 residence of Edward Wendell Granberry.
Investigators said they found approximately 40 grams of methamphetamine divided into individual bags and packaged with the intent to distribute. Marijuana, a digital scale with methamphetamine residue, packaging materials and drug paraphernalia were also found, according to the sheriff’s office.
Granberry was arrested and taken to the Jackson County Correctional Facility without incident.
According to the sheriff’s office, Granberry was charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and possession of drug paraphernalia.
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office thanked the Washington County Drug Task Force for its assistance and continued partnership.
“Those who profit from addiction leave families to suffer the consequences,” Sheriff Donnie Edenfield said. “We will continue pursuing anyone bringing these drugs into our communities and hold them accountable.”
The sheriff’s office also said outreach coordinators are available to help connect people who need assistance with local resources.
Ashley Sellers can be reached at 850-693-5021, and Stephanie Culbreath can be reached at 850-693-3242.
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