An alleged hunting violation led to more charges for two Alabama residents, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office reported.
Hovie E. Sawyers, 50, and Karry N. Crutchfield, 43, were arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) and possession of drug paraphernalia on Monday, JCSO reported. Both are residents of Slocomb, Ala.
The JCSO received a request for assistance from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission in reference to a night hunting case. A JCSO deputy observed an FWC officer during a traffic stop shortly after midnight in the area of Highway 2 and Holyneck Road, a JCSO press release stated. The FWC officer witnessed the occupants of the truck commit a game violation for night hunting and also advised the deputy the driver had a suspended license and a warrant out of Walton County, according to the report.
While searching for evidence of the night-hunting violation, deputies located several items of drug paraphernalia and two plastic baggies that contained suspected meth, police reported. The deputies then took over the narcotics portion of the investigation and took the occupants of the vehicle into custody.
The FWC charged both occupants with several game law violations along with the driver being additionally charged for driving with a suspended license.
