July 24, 2023
On July 7, 2023, Levy County Sheriff’s Deputy Dean MacIntyre conducted a traffic stop at 399 North Hathaway Ave in Bronson for an improper tag attached to a motor vehicle. During the stop, the driver, Jeanette Lynn Sims, 40 of Gainesville, attempted to flee on foot but was apprehended by deputies after a short foot chase. Two passengers were detained at the traffic stop location.
Further investigation led to the discovery of significant quantities of illegal substances inside the vehicle, including trafficking quantities of Fentanyl (more than 4 grams) and trafficking of Methamphetamine (more than 14 grams). The seized Fentanyl weighed 16.6 grams and the Methamphetamine weighed 41.3 grams. As a result of the investigation, all suspects were arrested and charged as follows:
– Jeanette Sims, 43 from Gainesville, Fl faces charges for resisting without violence, failure to register a motor vehicle, knowingly driving on a suspended or revoked license, tampering with evidence, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia. She is being held on a total bond of $65,000. It should be noted that at the time of arrest, it was also discovered that Sims had an active Levy County warrant for failure to appear.
– Samantha Smith, 36 from Dunnellon, Fl faces charges for trafficking in Fentanyl, trafficking in Methamphetamine, and possession of drug paraphernalia. She is currently being held on a total bond amount of $210,000.
– Alan Dones, 36 from Davie, Fl faces charges for trafficking in Fentanyl and possession of drug paraphernalia, and is held on a total bond of $55,000.