NICEVILLE, Fla. — A 23-year-old Crestview man was arrested after a traffic stop in Niceville reportedly led to the discovery of 27.6 grams of fentanyl and other controlled substances, according to the Niceville Police Department (NPD).
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The NPD said officers responded to a retail theft complaint on October 23 shortly before 5 p.m. at the CEFCO store located at 555 Highway 85 North. During the investigation, officers said they saw a silver Hyundai parked at the gas pumps in front of the store’s entrance. The vehicle’s passenger was identified as Jacob Gabany, who police said is a known member of a criminal gang.
A subsequent investigation reportedly found Mr Gabany in possession of 27.6 grams of fentanyl and other controlled substances.
Mr Gabany was arrested and charged with trafficking in fentanyl, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug equipment, and resisting an officer without violence, the NPD said.
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The police report lists the following Florida State Statutes:
- 893.135.1c4a, Trafficking in Fentanyl (4 grams or more)
- 893.13.6a, Possession of a controlled substance
- 893.147.1, Drug equipment possession
- 843.02, Resisting an officer without violence
The case remains under investigation by the Niceville Police Department.
