Traffic Stop in Niceville Leads to Major Drug Arrest Staff Reports January 22, 2026 9:54 am Crime, Niceville, Okaloosa County In Brief: Police seized fentanyl, methamphetamine, marijuana, and dozens of pills during a Niceville traffic stop. Donel Demetrius McClain faces multiple felony drug charges and a probation violation. The suspect is being held without bond at the Okaloosa County Jail. Niceville, FL — A routine traffic stop in Niceville led to a significant drug seizure and the arrest of a local man on multiple felony charges, according to the Niceville Police Department. Police say Inspector Teets conducted the stop around 9:21 a.m. on January 16 along 32nd Street after observing a vehicle fail to stop at a posted stop sign and discard litter from the roadway. The driver was identified as Donel Demetrius McClain, 40. During the stop, K9 Kodi performed an exterior sniff of the vehicle and alerted officers to the presence of narcotics, giving probable cause for a search. Officers then discovered a variety of illegal drugs and prescription medications inside the vehicle. Authorities seized approximately 11.8 grams of fentanyl, 2.87 grams of methamphetamine, 2.9 grams of marijuana, three fentanyl patches, 21 prescription pills, and 55.5 unidentified pills. McClain was taken into custody and charged with Trafficking in Fentanyl, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of a Harmful New Legend Drug Without a Prescription, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Violation of Probation. He is currently being held at the Okaloosa County Jail without bond. Niceville... Read More

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  January 25 marks National Florida Day, a celebration of everything that makes the Sunshine State so special. And there’s no better place to experience it than Panama City Beach, where every day feels like a vacation. With 27 miles of sugar-white sand, emerald-green waters, and endless sunshine, PCB   Read More

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Panama City police have arrested a man who allegedly traveled to meet a child for sex. 30-year old William Lloyd Barnes allegedly contacted what he thought was a 17-year old last month on a site called “Skip the Games.” After several weeks of communications, police say Barnes arranged to meet […] Read More

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A Fulton, Missouri man has been extradited to Bay County to face charges involving soliciting a teenage girl. 23-year old Brandon Sterling Ham allegedly contacted a 13-year old Panama City girl on social media in September, making graphic sexual comments and suggestions. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children […] Read More

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – The future of the downtown Panama City marina is in the hands of the people. Panama City held its first of three charrettes on Wednesday night. The charrettes are a platform for residents to share what they want and don’t want to see built on the marina. “We want to see […] Read More

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Florida is observing January as Move Over Month, reminding drivers of the law designed to protect first responders, road crews, and stranded motorists. “It’s a very real issue. It’s a dangerous situation that we’re put in on the side of the road. And this is a law to remind people […] Read More

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A problematic Bay County intersection is getting some continuing improvements. On Wednesday, Bay County commissioners approved the next part of the plan to improve traffic flow in the area of Nehi Road at Highways 390 and 231. It’s part of a larger plan that would realign Nehi Rd. to the […] Read More

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB)- Bay County’s fire response equipment is getting a major upgrade. On Wednesday, commissioners voted to move forward with the purchase of 12 trucks and approved their financing plan. Four brush trucks, four pumper tankers, one rescue pumper, two mid-mound tower trucks, and one heavy rescue truck will get their fleet up […] Read More