SANTA ROSA COUNTY

SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Sheriff Wendell Hall

Milton Man Arrested On Drug Charges After Lengthy Investigation and Search Warrant

During the afternoon hours of July 19, 2007 , Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Investigators conducted a search warrant on a Milton residence after a lengthy investigation into drug activity. Narcotics investigators had been investigating Joshua Sylvester (29 years old) of Milton in reference to his possessing and selling large amounts of marijuana. This investigation yielded a search warrant for Sylvester's residence at 5385 Ticonderoga Street, Milton, FL, which was executed by Narcotics and SWAT Deputies. Sylvester was present at the residence when the search warrant was executed. The search warrant revealed a large amount of marijuana (over 2 pounds), scales, drug paraphernalia, methadone, Viagra, and a large quantity of firearms. The firearms included assault rifles, assault shotguns, semi-automatic handguns, and revolvers (including a .50 Caliber handgun). The search of the residence led investigators to believe that Sylvester is involved in the large scale dealing of marijuana in the local area. Sylvester was arrested on the below mentioned charges and transported to the Santa Rosa County Jail. He is being held on a $16,500.00 bond. A photograph of Sylvester is attached to this email.

** Also attached are some photographs of the evidence that was recovered from the search warrant. Due to the evidence being secured and packaged, any media outlet that would like to come to the Sheriff's Office to film or photograph the evidence is asked to show up and meet with Sgt. Haines at 1130 hours on 7/20/07 . This is the only time that the evidence will be available for viewing. Please contact him in advance if you will be present.

Suspect Information:   

Joshua Sylvester, W/M, 99 years old

5385 Ticonderoga Ave , Milton , FL

Charges:

Distribution of Marijuana, 3 rd degree felony

Possession of Controlled Substance without Prescription, 3 rd degree felony

Possession of Narcotic Equipment, 1 st degree Misdemeanor

Possession of New Legend Drug Without Prescription, 2 nd degree misdemeanor

Press Release By:

Sgt. Scott Haines

Media Relations Unit

(850) 981-2136 or shaines@srso.net