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Drug Search Warrants Executed

August 20, 2012 Crime, Front Page Comments Off

Madison County Sheriff Ben Stewart reports that on Thursday the 16th day of August 2012 the Sheriff’s Office Drug Task Force executed two (2) search warrants. The search warrants were results of several undercover drug buy operations that took place from individuals inside the residences. The search warrants were executed at the following locations:
Latonya Shrease Scott, B/F, DOB: 10/05/1982 of 442 SW Brookwood Avenue Madison Florida was arrested and charged for possession crack cocaine with intent to sell within 1,000 feet of a church 2cts, Sell of Crack cocaine within 1,000 feet of church, possession of drug paraphernalia. An additional 2 grams of crack cocaine was discovered during the search warrant as well as the paraphernalia.
The residence of Johnny Bedgood located at 1304 SE Booker Avenue Madison Florida. The search warrant recovered 5 ounces of crack cocaine, 6 ounces of powder cocaine, 4 grams of marijuana, two (2) hand guns and drug paraphernalia. Johnny Bedgood, B/M, DOB: 11/29/1966 was not present during the search warrant and remains at large. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office have arrest warrants on Bedgood for possession crack cocaine with intent to sell and for the sell of crack cocaine to accompany new charges from the recovered drugs, weapons and paraphernalia seized during the search warrant. The investigation continues with possible arrest warrants for others involved in Bedgood’s operation.
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s Special Operations Team with executing the search warrants.

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Task Force Arrests Two On Crack Cocaine Charges

February 28, 2011 Front Page Comments Off

Madison County Sheriff Ben Stewart reports that The Madison County Sheriff’s Office Drug Task Force has conducted investigations over the past several months concerning the sell and possession of controlled substances.
On Thursday the 24 day of February 2011, Anthony “Tony” West, of Madison Florida was arrested for six (6) counts of the sale of crack cocaine and one (1) within 1000 feet of a church.
Also on Thursday the 24th day of February 2011, Nathaniel Pride, of Madison Florida was arrested for one (1) count of sale of crack cocaine, one (1) count of possession of crack cocaine and one (1) count of possession of marijuana also within 1000 feet of a church.
The Sheriff’s Office Drug Task Force reports that as a result of the recent investigations there are additional arrest pending.

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FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL RELEASES RESULTS FROM HOLIDAY ENFORCEMENT CAMPAIGN

January 16, 2011 Front Page Comments Off
From FHP Press Release
~ Patrol arrests nearly 500 motorists for impaired driving ~
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Col. John Czernis, director of the Florida Highway Patrol, announced the preliminary enforcement results from the Patrol’s participation in the nationwide Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest. campaign.
During the 19-day heightened enforcement period, the Patrol beefed up its force by having troopers postpone administrative duties in favor of road patrols and adding reservists and auxiliary troopers to patrol duty.
Troopers issued nearly 41,000 traffic citations and made 474 arrests for Driving Under the Influence of alcohol or drugs. They cited more than 13,000 drivers for speeding and nearly 4,000 for failure to buckle up.  In addition, there were 56 traffic-related fatalities during the enforcement campaign.
“Our troopers worked hard to help our residents and visitors have a safe and enjoyable holiday period,” said Czernis. “Motorists who operate their vehicles in an unsafe fashion are a danger that puts innocent lives at risk. The men and women of the Florida Highway Patrol did their part to identify the unsafe drivers and take thesteps necessary to decrease that risk.”
The members of the Florida Highway Patrol would like to remind everyone that it is the law to Move Over when approaching any authorized emergency vehicle or wrecker displaying rotating or flashing lights stopped on the side of a roadway. Also, remember that *FHP (*347) dialed from you cell phone contacts FHP should you need to report an aggressive driver or require roadside assistance.
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles provides highway safety and security through excellence in service, education and enforcement. The Department is leading the way to a safer Florida through the efficient and professional execution of its core mission: the issuance of driver licenses, vehicle tags and
titles and operation of the Florida Highway Patrol. To learn more about DHSMV and the services offered, visit
www.flhsmv.gov.
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