Georgia Fugitive Charged with Possession of Meth in Palm Harbor

A routine traffic stop led to the arrest of Georgia fugitive Joshua Groff on charges of possession of meth, possession of drug paraphernalia and violation of probation in Palm Harbor.

According to Pinellas County Jail records, 29-year-old Groff was originally stopped for an unassigned tag at 3:08 a.m. on Feb. 15. He consented to a search, which is when the sheriff's deputy found a small blue container in his right front pants pocket that held two clear baggies of crystalline powder and one baggie of powder in his backpack.

Field test samples from each bag tested positive for methamphetamine, authorities said. 

Groff, of 2845 Country Road Dr., told authorities the meth was for personal use, the arrest affidavit states. 

According to the affidavit, Groff was wanted in Georgia for violation of probation for possession of meth. 

Also found on Groff was one hypodermic needle and one glass bowl with charred residue, according to arrest records.

He is currently awaiting trail and has been assessed $12,150 in bonds.

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