PANAMA CITY — Ten people were arrested on multiple charges following a joint investigation over the past two days by the Bay County Sheriff’s Office Warrants Division and Special Investigations Division and the Panama City Police Department.
Five people were arrested Wednesday night and five Thursday night as law enforcement worked to located and arrest fugitives with narcotics violations in Bay County, according to a BCSO news release. Fifteen felony charges and six misdemeanors were reported.
Arrested were:
• David Lenard Howard, 36, on charges of possession of cocaine, tampering with evidence, possession of cocaine with intent to distribute and possession of drug paraphernalia, as well as misdemeanor charges.
• Richard Minthorne. 42, on charges of violation of probation for felony driving with license suspended or revoked, possession of cocaine and tampering with evidence.
• Jessica Hardie, 27, on charges of violation of probation for felony retail theft, possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
• Guillermo Hernandez-Perez, 34, on charges of possession of synthetic marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
• Shane George, 23, on charges of violation of community control for two counts of transmission of child pornography
• Kim Adams, 50, on charges of violation of probation for possession of methamphetamine and retail theft.
• Keneen Gary, 24, on charges of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and grand theft of a firearm, as well as a misdemeanor charge.
• Marlon Pierce. 20, on charges of violation of probation for possession of marijuana more than 20 grams.
• Passion Williams, 32, on charges of violation of probation for sale of cocaine and felon in possession of a weapon.
• Jordan Sparkman, 26, on a charge of grand theft.