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2 arrested in North Florida fentanyl trafficking bust: Attorney General Uthmeier

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Published  June 24, 2025 5:52pm EDT
Florida
FOX 35 Orlando
AG Uthmeier holds press conference in Live Oak

AG Uthmeier holds press conference in Live Oak

Attorney General James Uthmeier held a press conference on Tuesday in Live Oak. The Attorney General was accompanied by Suwannee County Sheriff Sam St. John at the Suwannee County Emergency Operations Center. At the conference, Uthmeier discussed charges against drug suppliers for trafficking large amounts of fentanyl in North Florida.

The Brief

    • Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced charges against Ron Alexis Wilson and Johnon Christopher Hughes for trafficking large quantities of fentanyl into North Florida. 
    • Authorities seized 12,500 pills and over three pounds of fentanyl following a year-long investigation led by the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office and multiple agencies. 
    • The case highlights Florida’s ongoing efforts to combat the opioid crisis through enforcement and recovery initiatives.

ORLANDO, Fla. - Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Tuesday that two men have been charged with trafficking large amounts of fentanyl into North Florida following a year-long investigation.

What we know:

Ron Alexis Wilson and Johnon Christopher Hughes face charges of trafficking fentanyl and conspiracy to traffic fentanyl. Investigators identified the pair as primary suppliers to the region. Authorities seized approximately 12,500 fentanyl pills and more than three pounds of fentanyl powder as part of the case.

"Biden’s border crisis has had lasting impacts across the country, and the fentanyl that came across the border during his administration is still in our communities," Uthmeier said in a statement. "Thanks to the work of our law enforcement partners, these drug traffickers are behind bars."

Wilson was arrested in Arizona and transported to Florida. Hughes was taken into custody at his residence in Jacksonville.

Ron Alexis Wilson and Johnon Christopher Hughes

The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office led the investigation, working with the NorthStar Multijurisdictional Drug Task Force, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office in Arizona, and the Department of Homeland Security.

Senior Assistant Statewide Prosecutor Johnna Lessard will prosecute the case. Florida officials say the bust reflects broader efforts to combat the fentanyl crisis, including the Coordinated Opioid Recovery (CORE) Network, the State Assistance for Fentanyl Eradication (SAFE) program, and enhanced trafficking penalties.

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The Source: The information in this article comes from the office of Attorney General James Uthmeier and the Suwannee County Sheriff's Office.

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