Drugs Thrown from Vehicle During Chase

Megan Reardon

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Posted by: MReardon
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Date: Sep 15 2023 11:30 AM

WASHINGTON COUNTY, FLORIDA:     A man from DeFuniak Springs was arrested on felony charges after throwing a bag containing methamphetamine and cocaine from his vehicle during a pursuit that started by a traffic stop.

Just after 11 AM on September 14, a Washington County Sheriff’s deputy attempted to stop a vehicle that was traveling on State Road 77 for a traffic violation.

The driver, Bobby Lee Dukes, age 48, refused to stop the vehicle and continued to travel through Chipley. As he passed through town, the deputies noticed he threw a bag from the vehicle’s window. 

Once the vehicle stopped on State Road 77 and South Boulevard, Dukes was taken into custody. Upon locating the bag, deputies discovered it contained the two drugs previously stated.

Dukes was transported to the Washington County Jail where he was booked on charges of fleeing and attempting to elude, possession of methamphetamine, possession of cocaine, resisting arrest without violence, DWLSR, and tampering with evidence. 

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