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WCSO: Second arrest in days of a young man with gun, ammo, ski mask in Walton

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. — A member of the Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) K9 unit made another arrest similar to one made last week involving a firearm, mask, and drugs, according to the agency.

Monday night around 9:30 pm, a Walton County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit stopped a Dodge Charger on US Highway 98 in Inlet Beach for driving 62 mph in a 35-mph zone, according to the WCSO.

The smell of burnt marijuana reportedly was coming from the vehicle when the deputy approached the car.

SEE RELATED STORY: WCSO: 17-year-old arrested during traffic stop with firearm and ski mask

After a search inside, the WCSO says the deputy found a five-seven caliber handgun with a magazine loaded with 20 rounds of ammo, a green ski mask, and marijuana.

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Nicholas Mahon, 20, of Fairdale, Kentucky was arrested for felony possession of a controlled substance without a prescription and felony possession of a concealed firearm, the WCSO said.

On Monday night, a Walton County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit stopped a Dodge Charger on US Highway 98 in Inlet Beach for speeding, according to the WCSO. After a search inside, the WCSO says the deputy found a five-seven caliber handgun with a magazine loaded with 20 rounds of ammo along with a green ski mask and marijuana. (Walton County Sheriff’s Office)
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