HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A routine traffic stop for a simple headlight violation escalated into a drug trafficking arrest in Hernando County.
Deputies with the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) pulled over a gray Chevrolet pickup truck on Monday after noticing a burnt-out headlight. The driver was identified as Jonathan Skinner, and his passenger as Jessica Eggleton.
Upon further inspection, deputies discovered illegal narcotics in the vehicle. A full search revealed:
27 grams of methamphetamine
0.6 grams of cocaine
Multiple items of drug paraphernalia
Photos released by HCSO show the recovered drugs and items.
Arrest Details:
Jonathan Skinner faces charges of:
Trafficking in methamphetamine
Possession of cocaine
Possession of drug paraphernalia
Driving with a suspended or revoked license
Jessica Eggleton was also charged with:
Trafficking in methamphetamine
Possession of drug paraphernalia
The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office emphasized the importance of proactive patrols in disrupting drug activity and keeping the community safe.
