HOLMES COUNTY, FL. (WDNews) – On Monday, December 9, 2024, a Holmes County Sheriff’s deputy pulled over a vehicle on Highway 181 in Westville. K9 Timex was brought in for a routine sniff and quickly alerted to narcotics. Passenger Amber Hollie admitted a backpack in the car was hers and might contain drugs. A search confirmed it held methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Hollie now faces charges for possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.
This incident highlights the ongoing efforts of the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office to tackle illegal drug activity. Their K9 units have been instrumental in several recent arrests, including a November 1 case where K9 Lasso detected meth during a traffic stop on Reddick Mill Road . Just days ago, on December 4, K9 Paycheck alerted deputies to meth hidden in a vehicle’s center console during a stop on Steverson Road .
The dedication of these K9 teams continues to play a crucial role in keeping Holmes County safe.
