911 Hang Up al Leads to Arrest for Trafficking in Meth

Matt Boster

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Posted by: Matt Boster
Date: Oct 17 2019 1:09 PM

A routine check in connection to a 9-1-1 hang up call ended with a man being charged

with trafficking in methamphetamine and tampering with evidence.

Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to 536 Andros Road in Holt last

night around 11 p.m. after someone dialed the emergency number, then disconnected.

A deputy spotted 33-year old Nemiah Liam Barnett of that address walking down the

middle of the road, carrying a bag with a white substance in his right hand. When Barnett

spotted the patrol car he began walking faster and crossed the road. The deputy made

contact and watched as Barnett turned and threw the item over his shoulder. The

discarded bag was found to contain methamphetamine, and another small bag with more

of the drug, totaling about 28 grams.

An additional plastic bag of meth, a large amount of cash, and two cell phones, were

found on Barnett.

The investigation is ongoing.

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