Wakulla and Drug Task force make arrest for dealing Fentanyl

CRAWFORDVILLE, Fla. (WCTV) - The Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office arrested two Crawfordville residents on Wednesday for

The suspects were taken into custody after deputies executed a search warrant at 799 Rehwinkel Road as part of an ongoing investigation into drug trafficking called “Operation Death Dealer.”

Investigators say they found two bags containing fentanyl and a set of digital scales which had white powder residue on them.

Deputies arrested 27-year-old Curtis Ray Woodward and 36-year-old, Candace Ashley Mermer.

They face drug charges along with a charge of child neglect because investigators say two children were in the home when the drugs were found.

Woodward is also charged with battery on a law enforcement officer after deputies say he became violent during his arrest.

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