DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla. — A DeFuniak Springs man has pleaded guilty in federal court to several drug trafficking and firearm charges, according to the Walton County Sheriff’s Office.
Bobby Womack, 45, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and cocaine, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
According to the sheriff’s office, the charges stem from a joint investigation by the Walton County Sheriff’s Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration in October 2025.
Investigators with the sheriff’s office VICE/Narcotics Unit reportedly watched Womack for several days after receiving a tip that he was selling drugs from a local hotel.
Authorities said Womack was detained while attempting to leave the Red Roof Inn in Mossy Head. Investigators reported finding methamphetamine and crack cocaine in his possession.
Law enforcement later executed a search warrant at Womack’s hotel room. According to the sheriff’s office, investigators found additional quantities of methamphetamine and cocaine, drug paraphernalia and a stolen, loaded .380 handgun.
The sheriff’s office said Womack is a convicted felon with multiple prior felony convictions.
Womack faces a minimum of 10 years and up to life in prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. He also faces up to 15 years for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and a mandatory minimum of five years up to life for the firearm charge connected to drug trafficking.
Sentencing is scheduled for Dec. 29 at 1 p.m. at the United States Courthouse in Pensacola.
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