FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Friday, November 17, 2006

STATE ATTORNEY STEVE MEADOWS announced that on Friday, a Washington County jury convicted JERRY LEE SWAGERTY, 41, of Chipley, of Possession of Cocaine. The case stems from his arrest by the Chipley Police Dept in July of this year. Sentencing for Swagerty is set for 12-11-06. The offense carries a 5 year maximum sentence.