Deputies, Marshals Nab Wanted Fugitive In Drive-Thru Line

August 7, 2014

Escambia County Deputies and the U.S. Marshals’ Task Force apprehended James Jonathan Mitchell, 50, on Thursday. He was wanted on revoked bond.

After receiving numerous tips from the community, Mitchell was located in the drive-thru line at a Highway 98 restaurant and arrested. Mitchell was initially arrested on May 20, 2014, on numerous charges stemming from a narcotics investigation pertaining to the sale and distribution of black tar heroin in Escambia County.

Black tar heroin is a potent form of heroin, mainly produced in Mexico and smuggled into the United States.

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2 Responses to “Deputies, Marshals Nab Wanted Fugitive In Drive-Thru Line”

  1. Richard on August 7th, 2014 9:18 pm

    This is the same guy from that bust on blue angel,

    http://www.northescambia.com/2014/05/major-escambia-county-heroin-distribution-ring-busted

  2. Randy on August 7th, 2014 6:34 pm

    Note to self, next time use the lobby service..

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