Jackson County, Florida – A traffic stop on Highway 71 South led to a methamphetamine arrest in Jackson County.
According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy observed a white Ford pickup truck commit a traffic violation Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, and conducted a stop in the Highway 71 South area.
The driver was identified as Daniel Joseph Farkash. A K-9 unit responded to assist with the investigation, the Sheriff’s Office said.
During the stop, deputies allegedly located a leather eyeglasses case concealed inside an air vent. Inside the case, authorities said they found a glass pipe containing methamphetamine residue and a small clear bag containing a crystal-like substance identified as methamphetamine.
The substance weighed approximately 2.80 grams, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
Farkash was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Jail records and court proceedings will determine the outcome of the case.
Highway 71 is a primary north-south route through Jackson County, frequently used by commuters and students traveling between rural communities and Marianna.
The Sheriff’s Office also noted that outreach coordinators are available for individuals struggling with substance abuse.
No additional details were released.
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