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Former candidate for Florida governor arrested on drug charges, police say
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Mike Brantley, Jordan Gartner , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The suspect, a 46-year-old man, was booked and later moved to a correctional facility.
A politician from Florida is facing charges. He was taken into custody after a traffic stop. Officers found evidence of substance use in his vehicle.
The suspect, a 46-year-old man, was booked and later moved to a correctional facility. The man's vehicle was searched and officers recovered items of interest. These items included a pipe and packages of a certain substance.
Further information about the arrest is available from the Daphne Police Department. The suspect has been charged with possession of a controlled substance and marijuana. He is being held in a facility in Alabama.
For more details about the case, readers can consult the original report.
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Category: safety Published: July 7, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A politician from Florida is facing charges. He was taken into custody after a traffic stop. Officers found evidence of substance use in his vehicle. The suspect, a 46-year-old man, was booked and…
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