July 18, 2019

WALTON COUNTY, Fla— An investigation spanning several months has led to trafficking charges for four in Walton County for methamphetamine.

Controlled buys were orchestrated by Walton County Sheriff’s Office Vice Narcotics Unit beginning in November of 2018.

The meetings were organized for the purpose of buying methamphetamine from specific individuals suspected of selling, in some cases, amounts exceeding four ounces.

The following individuals have been charged with trafficking in methamphetamine and use of a communication device in the commission of a felony.

Keiko Kopp, 30

James Kidder, 42

Regina Padgett, 50

The following individual has active warrants for trafficking in methamphetamine and use of a communication device in the commission of a felony.

Clifton Patrick, 34

Additional arrests are pending in this investigation. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Clifton Patrick is asked to call the Walton County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 892-8111 or you can remain anonymous by calling Emerald Coast Crime Stoppers at (850) 863-TIPS. Submit a web tip at http://www.emeraldcoastcrimestoppers.com/ or send a mobile tip using the P3 Tips Mobile Application.