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FDLE Arrests Five In Escambia County In Spice Drug Trafficking Organization Investigation
October 1, 2025
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has arrest five Escambia County residents in connection to a drug trafficking organization (DTO) selling “Spice,” an artificial drug to simulate the effects of THC.
The investigation began in December2020 in reference to a larger narcotics investigation from Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. Through undercover investigations, agents identified Kendrick Jermaine Johnson, 44, as an active supplier in the drug trafficking organization.
Last week, FDLE Pensacola agents and Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputies conducted a search warrant at Johnson’s residence. Agents recovered approximately one pound of Spice, 19 pounds of chemical powder used to create synthetic cannabis, three (3) firearms, and $36,845.97 in U.S currency. Johnson was placed under arrest for charges of conspiracy to commit racketeering, trafficking synthetic cannabinoids (spice), and the unlawful use of a two-way communication device.
FDLE said through additional investigation, four additional suspects were charged and arrested last week in connection to the spice trafficking ring:
- Kaitlynn Elizabeth Parks, 28, conspiracy to commit racketeering; trafficking synthetic cannabinoids (spice); possession of marijuana with intent to sell, manufacture, and/or deliver; unlawful use of a two-way communication device
- James Kenneth Richardson III, 29, conspiracy to commit racketeering; trafficking synthetic cannabinoids (spice); possession of marijuana with intent to sell, manufacture, and/or deliver; unlawful use of a two-way communication device
- Candace Michelle Clayberger, 45, conspiracy to commit racketeering; trafficking synthetic cannabinoids (spice); possession of marijuana with intent to sell, manufacture, and/or deliver; unlawful use of a two-way communication device
- Adam Chad Clayberger, 37, conspiracy to commit racketeering; trafficking synthetic cannabinoids (spice); possession of marijuana with intent to sell, manufacture, and/or deliver; unlawful use of a two-way communication device, tampering with evidence
Johnson was released from Escambia County Jail on a $70,000 bond, and Parks was released from jail on $240,000 bond. Candance Clayberger remained in jail with bond set a $240,000, while Adam Calyberger was jailed with bond set at $260,000.
Pictured: (Top L-R) Kendrick Jermaine Johnson, Kaitlynn Elizabeth Parks, (Bottom, L-R) James Kenneth Richardson III, Candace Michelle Clayberger, and Adam Chad Clayberger.
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4 Responses to “FDLE Arrests Five In Escambia County In Spice Drug Trafficking Organization Investigation”
Can somebody explain how the judge can set the bond at $70k for the supplier and yet set the bond for the street dealers at $240k ?
Charlotte….I feel like you should be very suspicious of your neighbor.
Don’t know if I should be suspicious of my neighbor or not. He put up a six foot privacy fence, has two Pitt Bull dogs, Cameras, and people coming and going just about all night long. When I let my dogs out at about midnight, or sometime in the morning, there are cars going in, five minutes later, they are leaving.
Katie parks you should be ashamed of your self! You will be charged for crime with in a day care 500ft . People like you deserve what you will get!