by Sheriff Jeremy Shipley
On 2/27/2023, in the late evening hours, FCSO Deputies Darby and Pickens conducted a traffic stop in Fairfield. During the course of the traffic stop the Deputies began a narcotics investigation. The driver of the vehicle was found to be in possession of methamphetamine, marijuana, prescription medication that did not belong to him, and was also found to be in possession of 9 different forms of identifying information belonging to several other people.
The male driver was arrested and charged with the following:
–Possession Controlled Substance PG 1 more than 1 gram less than 4 grams- F3
–Fraudulent Possession/Use Credit or Debit Card more then 5 less than 10 items- F3
–Possession of Dangerous Drug- MA
–Possession of Marijuana < 2oz- MB
–Traffic offense- MC
This definitely could explain why he was backing up from the Stop sign when he saw the popo.
Next…
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This afternoon 03/02/2023, after obtaining information that a known felon was in possession of a firearm at a residence on CR 490, Deputies were able to secure and execute a search warrant at the location. During the course of executing the search warrant Deputies recovered a short barrel rifle that was in the possession of the known felon along with methamphetamine.
The male subject was placed under arrest for the following charges:
–Unlawful Possession of Firearm by Felon – F3
–Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1 less than 1 gram – FS
Two female subjects on the property were also found to be in possession of methamphetamine, packaging materials, and digital scales.
Both female subjects were placed under arrest for the following:
–Manufacturing/Delivery Controlled Substance PG 1 more than 4 grams less than 200 grams – F1
Dun da dun dun duuuuuunn…
And, our work goes on…
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While the vast majority of our citizens were sound asleep in the very early morning hours 03/03/2023, our first responders and law enforcement were responding to an unfortunate, yet dangerous situation.
FCSO Dispatch received multiple calls on a vehicle traveling southbound in the northbound lanes of I-45 at a high rate of speed. The call was dispatched out and Wortham PD, Fairfield PD, and our FCSO responded in an attempt to locate. At one point, Deputy Aultman observed the vehicle headed towards him, still going the wrong direction at a high rate of speed, and the driver narrowly missed hitting him.
Shortly thereafter, Deputy Fogle happened upon a wrecked driver who advised she was wrecked into the barrier cables in the median by the wrong way driver who continued driving southbound on the northbound side. Fairfield Fire was dispatched to assist the traveler that was wrecked into the barrier, as was Fairfield PD.
Deputy Aultman was able to catch back up to the wrong way driver and began communication with Leon County who was already responding to assist.
Leon County Deputies and FCSO Deputy Aultman we’re able to stop the vehicle at mm 182, still heading southbound in the northbound lanes.
Upon further investigation, it was found that the driver was a missing Silver Alert out of Bedford. The last time this subject had been seen was at noon the day prior.
We are very thankful for all the agencies who assisted in bringing this dangerous situation to a safe conclusion, as we are also very thankful for assisting the Silver Alert in returning safely to his family.
Good teamwork!
