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FHP: Man That Ran Red Light Had 160 Grams Of Pot, Over $18,000 In Cash
April 24, 2021
A man is facing several drug charges after being pulled over by a trooper for running a red light in Escambia County.
The Florida Highway Patrol charged 34-year old Cortney Wright with possession of more than 20 grams of marijuana, possession with intent to manufacture, deliver or sell; possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance without a prescription, tampering with evidence, and a third or subsequent violation for driving with a suspended or revoked license.
FHP stopped his vehicle for running a red light a Saufley Field Road and Mitchell Lane. A search of the vehicle revealed a total of 160 grams of marijuana in clear plastic bags located throughout his Dodge Ram, an unspecified pill, digital scales and $18,570 in currency.
Wright was released from jail on a $15,000 bond.
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16 Responses to “FHP: Man That Ran Red Light Had 160 Grams Of Pot, Over $18,000 In Cash”
FINALLY! Someone is stopped for running a red light!
Dang statues making people be bad again!!! BAD STATUES!!!
At least he was carrying enough cash to cover his bail….lol
probably want him on the street where they can follow him to the supplier
It’s funny that all you think that people should be given no bond and not released.
Recurring Story of Catch and Release thanks to Fla laws:
CATCH: A man is facing several drug charges after being pulled over by a trooper for running a red light in Escambia County.
RELEASE: Wright was released from jail on a $15,000 bond.
How could he possibly have ran a light at Saufley and Mitchell? There isn’t a light there.
Our local judges are a criminals best friend. Note to drug dealers….if you’re driving around with 160 grams of pot and $18,000.00 cash stop at red lights and stop signs, otherwise the popo will stop you and you go to jail. But, it will work out in the end though. because the judge will let you out.
@feedup: what was the criminal justice system molded on in the first place?
Can’t believe these judges are hard on some an slap on hand for others. He is out selling again I’m sure
Well now, catch and release number 1 is complete. So our officers must go in harms way twice more before the judge will hold this criminal accountable. How many innocent people must die before the judicial system gets long needed remolding? Its laughable, take away the criminals driver license and they just drive away with immunity.
I am pretty sure that money is evidence and cannot be used as bail money. A bail bondsman will get him out for $1500.
Oh good another drug thug out on bail. I am sure he will never deal in drugs again. Thank you flawed legal system for letting him get back to business as usual.
Allowed to make bail with most likely drug money, now he can get back to the business of recouping seized cash. and getting a new ride
Always good to have bail money with you.
And with all the “We’re Hiring” signs I’ve seen in this county.
I hope to see the Dodge Ram in an auction later this year.