WALTON COUNTY, Fla. — A convicted felon was arrested after a narcotics investigation led to the seizure of more than 200 grams of methamphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl, and a stolen firearm, the Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) announced.
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Investigators with the WCSO VICE/Narcotics Unit detained 45-year-old Bobby Womack on October 9 during an ongoing investigation into drug trafficking activity in Walton County.
According to the WCSO, Mr Womack was detained in the lobby of the Red Roof Inn at 326 Green Acres Drive in DeFuniak Springs. Investigators reportedly found cocaine and a trafficking amount of methamphetamine on him before transporting him to the Walton County Jail.
A search warrant was then executed for Room 212 of the Red Roof Inn, where Womack had been staying. Inside, investigators reportedly discovered additional trafficking quantities of methamphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl, and Suboxone pills.
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A loaded .380-caliber handgun reported stolen out of Polk County was also recovered, along with digital scales and plastic baggies commonly used for drug distribution, the WCSO said.
Mr Womack, who has multiple prior felony convictions, including a 2023 conviction for possession with intent to sell a controlled substance, now faces multiple felony charges.
The charges include trafficking in methamphetamine (14 grams or more), three counts of possession of a controlled substance without a prescription, two counts of possession of a weapon or ammunition by a convicted felon, grand theft of a firearm, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of less than 20 grams of cannabis.
All seized substances reportedly tested presumptively positive. Womack was booked into the Walton County Jail.
“This arrest underscores our continued focus on keeping dangerous narcotics and armed felons off the streets of Walton County,” said Sheriff Michael Adkinson.
“Our investigators work tirelessly to protect our community from the individuals who profit off addiction and bring violence into our neighborhoods.”
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional arrests or charges may follow, according to the WCSO.
