Living on reds, Vitamin C and cocaine...one busted by CPD

The alert actions of the Chipley Police Department’s K-9 Officer, Scott Thompson, resulted in the arrest of an admitted methamphetamine dealer in the Chipley area, according to a news release from Chipley Police Department Monday. Arrested was Larry Jones of Oid Drive, Chipley

“Thompson stopped Jones on a traffic violation,” Chief Kevin Crews said. “During the stop, Thompson became suspicious of Jones and received consent to search Jones’ vehicle.”

During the search, Thompson located methamphetamine concealed in a cigarette case. Thompson soon discovered more methamphetamine packaged for sale and digital scales. CPD said Jones admitted to the officer that he assisted in the manufacturing of methamphetamine and “made his living selling meth.”

Jones is charged with possession of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Additional charges are listed in the arrest reports provided by Washington County Sheriff’s Office. They include violation of conditional release on possession of paraphernalia and possession of meth, possession of listed chemical, possession of marijuana and possession of controlled substance without prescription.

“The use, possession, and sale of methamphetamine are on the rise in the Chipley area and the department is ready to meet the challenge,” Crews said. “Our officers have the knowledge, experience, and the tools necessary to successfully combat the methamphetamine epidemic and we will aggressively pursue those who possess, manufacture, or sell any illegal drug in the City of Chipley.”