Bradford County detectives arrested Keith Brackston Griffis after a traffic stop where deputies say a concealed package holding about 56 grams of suspected methamphetamine was tossed from his vehicle before it came to a full stop. Investigators say detectives had already made multiple narcotics purchases from Griffis before the stop. He was booked into the Bradford County Jail on charges tied to trafficking in methamphetamine and destruction of evidence.
Details From The Sheriff's Update
According to a Bradford County Sheriff's Office update, the county's drug task force received information that Griffis was selling narcotics, then followed up with a traffic stop. The post, which included photos from the scene, states that deputies recovered the discarded package after it was thrown from the vehicle and reiterates that detectives had made multiple narcotic purchases from Griffis prior to the arrest.
Law Enforcement In The County
Sheriff Gordon Smith's office, headquartered in Starke, runs the drug task force involved in the investigation and regularly posts public updates about major operations. The Bradford County Sheriff's Office lists its headquarters information and a public jail and inmate search on its website. Local reporting has documented large drug seizures in recent years, including a 2025 case that recovered hundreds of grams of meth and other drugs, as covered by WCJB.
What The Weight Means Under Florida Law
Florida's trafficking statute sets mandatory penalties tied to drug weight, and possession of 14 grams or more of methamphetamine can trigger trafficking charges and enhanced minimum sentences. Florida Statute 893.135 explains the weight bands and penalties. The amount the sheriff's office reports seizing, roughly 56 grams, falls well above the trafficking threshold outlined in state law, according to the Bradford County Sheriff's Office.
Legal Implications
Griffis was booked into the Bradford County Jail, where inmate records and booking details are maintained by the sheriff's office. The Bradford County Jail/Inmate Search page lists contact information and tools to look up current and past bookings. Prosecutors will determine the formal charges and arraignment dates, and if trafficking counts are filed, state sentencing guidelines tied to drug weight can lead to mandatory minimum prison terms.
