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WCSO: Six pounds of meth seized in Freeport, seven arrested

WALTON COUNTY, Fla.Six pounds of meth has been seized and seven people arrested in Freeport and Santa Rosa Beach, the Walton County Sheriff’s Office has announced.

According to the Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO), the arrests were the result of the agency serving three search warrants over six days.

The WCSO said the first search warrant was executed on June 30 at 186 Foxmeyer Drive in Santa Rosa Beach.

Anthony Avizius, 56, was arrested for possession of fentanyl, possession of ammunition by a convicted felon, and possession of drug paraphernalia, the WCSO said in a statement.

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The agency said Avizius was out on probation on charges stemming from Operation Mr. Clean conducted by the WCSO in November 2020.

Avizius was given a $50,000 bond and was still incarcerated yesterday.

The WCSO said a search warrant was conducted at 76 Windchime Way in Freeport on July 1 following a multi-month investigation.

According to the WCSO, six pounds of methamphetamine was located along with six pounds of marijuana, fentanyl tablets, two pistols, and a rifle.

More than $21,000 was also found, the WCSO said.

Donald Edward Robbins Jr., 41, was arrested for trafficking in methamphetamine, possession of a weapon and ammunition by a convicted felon, and possession of a controlled substance with the intent to distribute, according to the WCSO.

The WCSO reported that Robbins was out on bond for trafficking meth in Covington County, Alabama. He was released the following day on a $50,000 bond.

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Five people were arrested following a search warrant on July 5 at 130 Sunset Lane in Freeport, the WCSO said.

According to the WCSO, during the search, methamphetamine, fentanyl, and drug paraphernalia were found in multiple bedrooms in the home.

The WCSO said the following five people were arrested:

Barbara Jean Sullivan, 62, of Freeport was charged with possession of fentanyl, possession of methamphetamine, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Bobbi Wagstaff, 27, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, maintaining a nuisance dwelling, possession of marijuana less than 20 grams, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Kenneth Dewayne Wilson, 41, of DeFuniak Springs is charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Megan Nicole Bridges, 26, of Freeport, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Johnny Ray Smith, 26, of Freeport was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear.

All five individuals were still incarcerated yesterday, according to the WCSO.

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