Glenn D. Stewart, 37, Charged in Meth Trafficking Ring

Glenn D. Stewart, 37, of Vernon, Florida, is behind bars and staring down a federal indictment accusing him of feeding a methamphetamine pipeline across Washington County. Prosecutors say Stewart wasn’t just moving drugs—he was deep in a conspiracy to distribute the powerful stimulant on multiple occasions this year, turning quiet backroads into high-stakes drug corridors.

The indictment, returned by a federal grand jury and announced by U.S. Attorney Christopher P. Canova, charges Stewart with one count of conspiracy and six separate counts of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Each charge carries severe penalties under federal law, with potential decades in prison if convicted. Stewart has already been arraigned and remains in custody as the case moves toward trial.

According to court records, the alleged crimes occurred on various, unspecified dates throughout 2016, painting a picture of an ongoing, organized operation. Authorities claim Stewart worked with others to traffic and offload meth, leveraging local networks to spread the drug through communities already strained by the opioid and crystal meth epidemic.

The takedown resulted from a joint operation between the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office—two agencies that have intensified collaboration amid rising drug-related violence and overdoses. Investigators spent months gathering evidence, tracking movements, and building a case capable of surviving federal scrutiny.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Gary Milligan is leading the prosecution. Trial is set for February 6, 2017, at 8:15 a.m. in the United States Courthouse in Panama City. The courtroom is expected to draw law enforcement, victims of addiction, and community advocates—all watching to see if justice catches up to the supply chain fueling local ruin.

It’s important to note: an indictment is not a conviction. Stewart is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. The burden rests squarely on the government to prove each charge. Public court documents are available through the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida. For more information, contact Amy Alexander, Public Information Officer, at (850) 216-3854 or amy.alexander@usdoj.gov.