BCSO arrests 5 and seizes 2 pounds of meth, 21 grams of fentanyl and heroin, 2 guns

Nathan Cobb, The News Herald
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PANAMA CITY — After a multi-investigation effort, the Bay County Sheriff's Office has arrested five people and seized almost 2 pounds of methamphetamine, 21 grams of fentanyl and heroin, and two guns.

According to the Sheriff's Office, the BCSO Special Investigations Division wrapped up three narcotics investigations between June 1-2.

The Bay County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of five people on Friday involved in a drug bust.
The Bay County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of five people on Friday involved in a drug bust.

The first investigation resulted in the arrest of Jared Christopher Peel, 38, of Atlanta, who was charged with trafficking more than 28 grams but less than 200 grams of methamphetamine, possessing a firearm as a felon and possession of drug paraphernalia. Peel was found to be in possession of 120.9 grams of methamphetamine and a loaded pistol, BCSO reported.

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In the second investigation, BCSO arrested Joshua Aaron Taylor, 26, of Graceville, who was charged with trafficking more than 400 grams of methamphetamine, trafficking more than 14 grams of fentanyl, trafficking more than 14 grams of heroin, possessing a firearm as a felon and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Also arrested was Falcon Cain Borton, 23, of Panama City, who was charged with trafficking more than 400 grams of methamphetamine, trafficking more than 14 grams of fentanyl, trafficking more than 14 grams of heroin and possession of drug paraphernalia.

The third investigation resulted in the arrest of Jordan Starr Johnson, 23, of Panama City, who was charged with trafficking more than 28 grams of methamphetamine, trafficking more than 4 grams of heroin and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Also arrested was Thomas Rosebush, 42, of Panama City, who was charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Rosebush also had two outstanding arrest warrants.

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