An arrest can be a traumatic and difficult event for any Pensacola resident to experience. From their interactions with law enforcement officers to their arrival at the police station, an individual under arrest may feel confused, intimidated, and scared. In these...
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Penalties for drug distribution in Florida
While penalties vary, every state takes drug distribution charges seriously. Florida has some of the stiffest penalties because of the state being close to countries with high drug trafficking rates. A Pensacola resident could face several penalties for drug...
FHP makes arrest in connection with Florida woman’s murder
The Florida Highway patrol took a man into custody on Oct. 29 in connection with the killing of an 18-year-old Columbia County woman. The teenager's body was discovered in a Rivera Beach hotel room. Police determined that she had been shot. The man was arrested...
Florida police operation targets street gang
A gang and drug sweep in Florida on July 30 led to the arrest of 20 individuals believed to have connections to a violent street gang. During the investigation, which was launched in December 2019 and dubbed "Operation Dirt Devil," police focused on a gang known as...
What happens if you refuse a Breathalyzer test
Each time that you drive while impaired in Florida, you’re risking getting pulled over by a police officer. If you are stopped, you could be asked to take a blood, urine or Breathalyzer test. While you don't have to voluntarily comply with a request to do so, you...