HOLMES COUNTY, Fla. (WDNews) — A routine traffic stop on January 10, 2025, led to the arrest of an Alabama man after deputies discovered drugs and outstanding warrants.
According to the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred in the parking lot of Hamilton’s Store. Deputies identified the driver as John Smith of Alabama and found he had a suspended driver’s license along with active warrants from his home state.
During a search, deputies discovered a methamphetamine pipe containing methamphetamine in Smith’s jacket pocket. Smith was arrested on the scene and now faces multiple charges, including:
Possession of Methamphetamine
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Driving While License Suspended
Smith remains in custody as he awaits further legal proceedings.
