A narcotics search warrant at a Crestview area home Thursday turned up methamphetamine that led to two arrests on drug charges, but deputies also discovered a home in deplorable condition with five young children inside.The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit went to the property August 1st to look for drugs.A search of an RV on site turned up methamphetamine in multiple locations, glass smoking devices, and digital scales.
The RV resident, 54-year old Elizabeth Edge, is charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute within 1000 feet of a place of worship, failing to report child abuse, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
28-year old Devon Boles is also charged with possession of a controlled substance.
During the investigation, deputies discovered the main residence was filthy. The five children inside were dirty and did not appear to have been bathed recently.
24-year old Chelsea Howell was charged with five counts of child neglect. The Florida Department of Children and Families removed the youngsters from the home for safety reasons.
Navarre Newspaper reminds our readers that Elizabeth Edge, Devon Boles and Chelsea Howell are presumed innocent unless found guilty in a court of law.
