Chipley, Fl (WDNews) – A routine traffic stop by the Chipley Police Department on August 10, 2024, resulted in the arrest of Ashley Sheffield on drug charges and an outstanding warrant. The incident occurred at the intersection of 2nd Street and Glenwood Avenue, where an officer pulled over a white pickup truck due to a faulty license plate light.
During the stop, the driver, identified as Ashley Sheffield, appeared nervous and had difficulty locating her driver’s license. Upon running her information, the officer discovered an active warrant for Sheffield’s arrest out of Walton County, Florida, for Failure to Appear.
While awaiting confirmation of the warrant, the officer issued a warning citation for the faulty equipment and called for a K9 unit. The K9 indicated the presence of narcotics, leading to a search of the vehicle. Officers found a glass pipe with methamphetamine under the driver’s seat and additional methamphetamine in a Costa sunglass case and a black backpack belonging to Sheffield.
Sheffield was arrested and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. She is also being held on the outstanding warrant from Walton County.
Chipley Police Chief Michael Richter confirmed the arrest in a press release.
