On Monday, May 09, 2016, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Drug Task Force concluded an ongoing investigation in the illegal sales and distribution of Marijuana in the Sneads, Florida area. A search warrant was executed at a residence at the intersection of Old Spanish Trail and Keevers Road. The investigation and subsequent search warrant came as a result of numerous citizen complaints and a tip indicating the resident was regularly distributing Marijuana from the residence.
During the course of the search investigators discovered over 3 pounds of Marijuana, scales, plastic bags, a stolen firearm, and $6,370 U.S. Currency. Also seized were three vehicles under the Florida Forfeiture Act. The seized Marijuana has a street value of approximately $6,200.
The following person(s) were arrested:
Arrested: Carlos Geathers, 29, Sneads, FL.
Charges: possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, grand theft of a firearm, possession of drug paraphernalia
Arrested: Eugene Travis, 31, Sneads, FL
Charges: possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, grand theft of a firearm, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
Sheriff Lou Roberts and the Jackson County Drug Task Force are committed to continuing to rid our Community of any and all dangerous drugs and will continue to target and actively pursue anyone who chooses to manufacture, deliver, transport, distribute, and possess illegal narcotics in our Community.
Sheriff Roberts encourages anyone to assist us by reporting any and all suspicious activity and information by calling the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office at 850-482-9624 or Chipola Crime Stoppers at 850-526-5000. Sheriff Roberts would like to thank the Cottondale Police Department, State Attorney’s Office and the Gadsden County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance.