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Florida Man Caught Smuggling Contraband to Prison
25 Jun
Summary
- Deputies apprehended a Florida man near a state prison.
- K-9 unit tracked suspect carrying contraband toward prison.
- Suspect faces multiple drug and weapons charges.
On June 22, 2026, deputies from the Washington County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle on private property adjacent to Washington State Prison. Upon arrival, deputies discovered evidence and deployed a K-9 unit.
The K-9, named Rebel, tracked the suspect, identified as James Lamar Stewart, who was reportedly carrying contraband towards the prison. Stewart fled from deputies and was pursued through the woods before being apprehended near Burden Street.
Stewart is facing a total of nine charges. These include two counts of possession of a firearm or knife during a crime, three counts of possessing prohibited items for inmates, trading with inmates, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, and two counts of obstruction.
