Today is April 13, 2026, and Walton County is facing a stark reality with the recent uptick in drug-related crime. The Walton County Sheriff’s Office has been actively cracking down on drug trafficking, and the consequences are becoming all too clear.
One of the most notable cases involved Terrell Knox, who was sentenced to a minimum mandatory 20 years for trafficking in fentanyl. In addition, he received a concurrent 15-year minimum mandatory sentence for trafficking in methamphetamine. The severity of these sentences reflects the ongoing battle against powerful narcotics in our community.
Recent Drug Seizures and Arrests
On February 9, 2024, the Sheriff’s Office reported significant seizures from drug investigations that highlighted the scale of the issue. Investigators confiscated over six pounds of methamphetamine, 800 fentanyl pills, and 82 grams of fentanyl powder. These operations involved multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Walton County Sheriff’s Office Vice/Narcotics Unit, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), and the DeFuniak Springs Police.
In a series of arrests, two men from Alabama, Stephen Jakevious Stackhouse and Jaquez Lane, were stopped in Gaskin, Florida, on February 7, 2024. Stackhouse was wanted on felony warrants related to drug trafficking, and a K-9 named “Kenny” alerted officers to narcotics in his vehicle. The search yielded over 190 grams of methamphetamine, 371 fentanyl tablets, nearly 65 grams of marijuana, a small amount of cocaine, and two handguns, one of which was an altered AR15 rifle capable of fully automatic fire.
Later that same day, Terrell Knox was apprehended in Miramar Beach, also wanted on felony warrants. His vehicle contained approximately 448 grams of methamphetamine, 267 fentanyl tablets, and nearly 55 grams of powdered fentanyl. In total, the investigations resulted in seizures of 2,740 grams of methamphetamine, 823 fentanyl tablets, 82 grams of powdered fentanyl, 126 grams of marijuana, and 5 grams of cocaine.
Ongoing Investigations and Arrests
The fight against drug trafficking continued with a recent operation that led to the arrest of three individuals on November 6, 2024. Following a two-month investigation by the Vice/Narcotics Unit, law enforcement executed a search warrant at 44 Angel Lane in Santa Rosa Beach. The raid uncovered more than 100 grams of fentanyl, methamphetamine, nearly $3,000 in cash, and nine firearms, one of which had been reported stolen.
The individuals arrested included Christian Michael Weafer, 34, and Daisy May Sherman, 28, both facing serious charges for trafficking in fentanyl over 28 grams, possession of methamphetamine, and various firearm-related offenses. Weafer and Sherman could face a minimum sentence of 25 years if convicted. Notably, Sherman has a prior conviction from Operation Mr. Clean, which ended in 2020.
The Bigger Picture
As highlighted by Sheriff Michael Adkinson, the importance of persistence and patience in law enforcement cannot be overstated. The dangers of fentanyl, which is estimated to be 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine, pose a significant threat to public safety. According to the Drug Enforcement Administration, just 2 milligrams of fentanyl can be potentially fatal for most individuals.
This ongoing struggle against drug-related crime is not just a local issue; it mirrors trends seen across the country, where drug abuse has become a major public health crisis. The implications of drug trafficking extend beyond individual cases, impacting families, communities, and the overall safety of society.
For more in-depth coverage and updates on this pressing issue, you can read the full reports on the cases involving Terrell Knox and other recent arrests at Fox 10 News and Walton Sheriff’s Office.