Johnson entered a plea of no contest to Grand Theft, Money Laundering, and 19 counts of Official Misconduct, and was sentenced to 8 years in prison. The investigation is on-going regarding additional information obtained from this operation with further charges likely pending. WebBased upon reported incidents by local police, the high-crime areas around Panama City are San Miguelito, Ro Abajo, El Chorrillo, Ancn, Tocumen, Pedregal, Curundu, Panama City Larry Eugene Moore, 57, James Stephens Wilson, 60, and Tammy Lee Moore, 55, were arrested by BCSO investigators after reportedly seizing more than a pound of meth and over $10,000 cash. (850) 747-4700, 5700 Star Lane A man was arrested in the cold case of a hit-and-run in Texas City that killed 79-year-old Tim Goodson on March 12, 2021, police said. FHP officials said blood samples taken from Cowart during the investigation were tested by FDLE and returned positive for alcohol at .140 BAC and positive for Benzodiazepines. Nine arrests were made. PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Panama City Police said the arrest of a single individual for allegedly A driver is in custody after troopers say he hit a tractor trailer in Okaloosa County. Web34-year-old Lawrence Cowart, of Panama City, entered a plea agreement to vehicular homicide for a fatal crash on Highway 98 from Feb. 12, 2021. Operations The driver of the Chevrolet was pronounced dead at the scene. A student was arrested after deputies say they brought a firearm to campus. House located at 8632 Conch Shell Ct, Panama City Beach, FL 32413 sold for $330,300 on Dec 14, 2021. They left their families to work long hours, at times into the early morning hours to keep other families safe., Agencies that participatedin the operation included: the Bay County Sheriffs Office, thePanama City Beach Police Department, the Lynn Haven Police Department, the14th Judicial Circuit State Attorneys Office, the Department of Homeland Security, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, the FBI, the U..S. Marshals Office, theNaval Criminal Intelligence Service, as well as theEscambia County Sheriffs Office. Published: Jan. 20, 2021 at 6:51 PM PST. Panama Unveils Extent of Official Participation in Drug Trafficking Copyright 2023. PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WLS) -- A 33-year-old Naperville man is in critical condition after being struck by lightning in Florida's Panama City Beach Thursday, local officials said. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WIAT) Birmingham Police announced the arrest of a suspect in connection with a deadly 2021 shooting. Additional charges could be added. Thirty-two registered offenders were arrested for non-compliance without incident. During the traffic homicide investigation, FHP said it was discovered that Cowart was under the influence at the time of the crash. News Suspect caught for 1999 sexual battery case, officials The four-day operation resulted in27 individuals beingarrested on a broad range of charges includingfailure to register as a sex offender; failure to register an email address; failure to register an Internet identifier, such as a social media account or Internet provider; possession of child pornography; traveling to meet a minor for sex; lewd and lascivious battery and aggravated sexual battery, the release states. Two others were also injured in the shooting. Monica Moore was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia. (850) 785-5245 Bay County man found guilty in 6 minutes of repeatedly sexually abusing girl in 4th grade, Two Bay County men face human trafficking charges; one coerced child to sell videos online, Former Panama City police officer sentenced to jail for hitting handcuffed suspect, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy, Roger Black, 66 -failure to register as a sex offender, Spencer Jenkins, 33 sex offender failure to register a social identifier, Charles Reddice, 64 sex offender failure to register an email, Demetrius Jones, 42 sex offender failure to register an Internet identifier, Tamara Lamm, 56 sex offender failure to register an Internet identifier, failure to register email, failure to register employer, Timmy Odom, 67 sex offender failure to register Internet identifier, Walter Shorter, 72 failure to register email address, Wallace Miller, 62 failure to register as a sex offender, John Britt, 57 failure to register internet identifier, David Peltier, 41 failure to register email address, Noah Mokiao-Munoz, 22 promoting the sexual performance of a child, Dillon Wilson, 22 traveling to meet a minor for sex, transmission of material harmful to a minor, unlawful use of a 2-way communication device, William Melcher, 46 transmission of material harmful to a minor, unlawful use of a 2-way communication device, Timothy McNeil Jr, 26 unlawful use of a 2-way communication device, solicitation of a minor for a sex act using a computer/device, traveling to meet a minor for sex, Michael Alberts, 46 traveling to meet a minor for sex, solicitation of a minor for sex, unlawful use of a 2-way communication device, transmission of material harmful to a minor, Michael Johnson, 22 promoting the sexual performance of a minor, Harry Menegelt, 58 aggravated sexual battery on a victim under the age of 13, sodomy of a victim under the age of 13, Timothy Jackson, 31 solicitation of a minor for sexual act, unlawful use of a 2- way communication device, Christopher Brett, 31 solicitation of a minor for sexual act, unlawful use of a 2- way communication device, John Lee, 29 traveling to meet a minor for sex, solicitation of a minor for sexual act, unlawful use of a 2-way communication device, tampering with evidence, resisting arrest without violence, Tyler May, 26 traveling to meet a minor for sex, transmission of material harmful to a minor, unlawful use of a 2-way communication device, solicitation of a minor for a sexual act, Anthony Fifer, 58 possession of child pornography, Elizer Cera, 33 traveling to meet a minor for sex, Alexander Bohn,23 possession of child pornography, Bradley Mormile, 21 lewd or lascivious battery. News The police report stated sheriffs deputies first spotted Mitchells 2023 Dodge Challenger speeding at 78 miles per hour on Highway 79, a major route between Two Panama City men are in custody after police say they were carrying concealed weapons in public. Panama City (850) 785-5245 The Bay County Jail daily population averages The investigation further revealed a speed at impact over 90 miles per hour, well above the 65 mile per hour zone assigned to the area where the crash occurred. On February 12, 2021, Cowart was driving his 2018 Porsche Panamera, on U.S. Highway 98, at a high rate of speed when it collided with a 2000 Chevrolet. Police have arrested a man after he reportedly broke into someones home. Custodian of Public Records Contact Information: To register for a free GovTransfer public records request account, please click, If you already have a GovTransfer account and would like to file a public. By Dani Travis. Panama City, FL 32404 Copyright 2021 WJHG. 5700 Star Lane Panama City, FL 32404 (850) 785-5245 (850) 215-5140 A teen is in custody after deputies say he stole from several business in Okaloosa County. A man is in custody after officials say he was selling narcotics out of a motel room. Bay County Sheriff's Office All rights reserved. A man is in custody after deputies say he stabbed his grandparents. Police footage shows Alabama freshman football player sobbing Russell Wayne Wamble-Registered Sexual Offender, Failure to Report Change in Employment Status, -----------------------------------------------, Hollie Allen Powell-Registered Sexual Offender, Darrell Edward Powell-Registered Sexual Offender, Sharrick Donnell Cooper-Registered Sexual Offender, Unregistered Social Media Accounts & Telephones, --------------------------------------------------, ------------------------------------------------, -------------------------------------------------, James Douglas Inman-Registered Sexual Offender, Bradley Joseph Jackson-Registered Sexual Offender, 8 Cts. Copyright 2021 WJHG. A man was arrested on active warrants Wednesday in Mariana. 18 arrested in Panama City Police reverse prostitution operation, Samuel Parker, 47, was arrested for traveling to meet a minor for sexual acts, obscene communication, and procure for prostitute, William Chase Deason, 37, was arrested for traveling to meet a minor for sexual acts, delivery of marijuana, possession of methamphetamine, possession of a firearm in commission of a felony, possession of drug paraphernalia, unlawful use of a two-way device to facilitate a felony and procure for prostitute, James Kirkley, 39, was arrested for procure for prostitute and possession of drug paraphernalia, Amilcar Hidalgo Gomez, 41, was arrested for procure for prostitute, William Bishop, 58, was arrested for procure for prostitute and unlawful use of a two-way device, Marcus Few, 31, was arrested for procure for prostitute, delivering of cocaine, delivery of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and use of a two-way device to facilitate a felony, Miguel Mendez, 19, was arrested for procure for prostitute, Sheldon Roper, 27, was arrested for procure of prostitute, Gregory Bonar, 50, was arrested for procure for prostitute, Daniel Douglas, 54, was arrested for procure for prostitute, Wymon Dobos, 55, was arrested for procure for prostitute, Michael Nof, 31, was arrested for delivery of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, procure for prostitute, and unlawful use of a two-way device, Steven Kotan, 60, was arrested for procure for prostitute, William Blanks Jr., 53, was arrested for procure for prostitute, Carlvon Simpson, 27, was arrested for delivery of marijuana, possession of THC extract, possession of drug paraphernalia, procure for prostitute and unlawful use of a two-way device, Austin Barger, 37, was arrested for possession of THC extract, procure for prostitute and possession of new legend drug W/O a prescription, Jalante Smith, 23, was arrested for sale of marijuana, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and possession of drug paraphernalia during a buy bust, Kristy Olvera, 37, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession of fentanyl, possession of morphine sulfate, possession of marijuana (less than 20 grams) and possession of drug paraphernalia, Three injured, one dead in Franklin County boating accident, Police: Man shipped $3 million worth of fentanyl to restaurant, Troopers make interesting find while cleaning highway, Hammerhead shark washes up on beach with 40 pups, High school students make comfort bags for cancer patients. Website design by, Judicial,Warrants and Court Services Division. Panama City Florida police arrest 2 for drug trafficking Chevon Carroll was arrested for possession of cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia. PANAMA CITY Multiple individuals have been arrested on an array of charges following a multi-agency operation dubbed Operation "Dirty Santa," targeting sex Parents were arrested after officers say they left their toddler alone at home. Panama City Spring break 2022: 161 arrested, 75 guns seized in Panama City Sheldon Roper, 27, was arrested for procure of prostitute. Website design by, WE WILL BE RELENTLESS AGAINST CRIMINALS, COMPASSIONATE TO VICTIMS, RESPONSIVE TO CITIZENS AND WILL WORK WITH OUR COMMUNITY TO KEEP BAY COUNTY SAFE, The Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation, CHILD ABUSE VICTIM HAS EXTENSIVE BRUISING. arrested Multiple departments of the Panama City Police Department gathered to distribute search warrants on multiple lots at the northeast corner of N. Bonita Avenue and E. 8th Court on Tuesday.