WASHINGTON COUNTY, FL (WDNews) – A routine traffic stop in Washington County led to the arrest of a Chipley man on multiple drug-related charges.
Around 3:45 a.m. on September 13th, deputies from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office pulled over a vehicle for a traffic violation. Upon approaching the vehicle, deputies detected the strong scent of marijuana, prompting a search.
The search uncovered illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia, leading to the arrest of 37-year-old Allen Lenard Wright. Wright now faces two counts of possession of a controlled substance without a prescription, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a counterfeited license plate, and two counts of resisting an officer.
Authorities encourage anyone with knowledge of criminal activity to contact the Washington County Sheriff’s Office at 850-638-6111.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling 850-638-TIPS (8477) or via email at [email protected].
