For Immediate Release

November 24, 2025

PENSACOLA, Fla. – The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) arrested 15 individuals connected to a drug trafficking organization operating in Northwest Florida. These arrests are part of an investigation funded by the State Assistance for Fentanyl Eradication (S.A.F.E.) grant program.

“Florida has drawn a hard, unmistakable line against fentanyl in our neighborhoods. If you bring deadly drugs into Florida, you will be found, you will be arrested, and you will go to prison. The S.A.F.E. program, created by Governor DeSantis in 2023 had delivered exactly what was promised: more resources for law enforcement, more takedowns of traffickers, and record seizures of fentanyl, as seen today,” said FDLE Commissioner Mark Glass. “The SAFE program is proof that when you give law enforcement the tools they need, they deliver results.”

FDLE’s investigation began in April 2025 when agents identified a drug trafficking organization operating in Northwest Florida. The investigation revealed the organization was trafficking fentanyl, methamphetamine and other narcotics. Michael Perry Robinson was identified as the leader of the organization.

On November 19 and November 20, FDLE agents and analysts from the Pensacola, Tallahassee and Jacksonville regions along with the FDLE Special Operations Team and FDLE Headquarters members served 22 search warrants with the assistance of the Drug Enforcement Administration, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Homeland Security Investigations, U.S. Marshal’s Service, U.S. Postal Inspection Service, Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement, Florida Highway Patrol, Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office, Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, Pensacola Police Department and Gulf Breeze Police Department.

Throughout the investigation, agents conducted several undercover operations. During those undercover operations and the search warrants, agents seized a total of 14.6 pounds of fentanyl, 58 pounds of methamphetamine, 35 pounds of marijuana, 23 pounds of MDMA, 2.5 pounds of cocaine, 30 firearms and more than $60,800 in cash.

With the assistance of our partner agencies, FDLE arrested the following individuals:

Michael Perry Robinson, 43, of Pensacola

Arrested November 19

Charges: racketeering, trafficking fentanyl, trafficking methamphetamine, trafficking cocaine and money laundering, the sale, manufacture and delivery of marijuana and the use of a two-way communication device to commit a felony, both are third degree felonies

Gretchen Suzanne Duplechain, 46, of Pensacola

Arrested November 19

Charges: racketeering, trafficking fentanyl, use of two-way communication device to commit a felony and money laundering

John Christopher Porterfield, 65, of Pensacola

Arrested November 19

Charges: racketeering, trafficking fentanyl, trafficking methamphetamine, trafficking cocaine and use of a two-way communication device to commit a felony

Courtney Donnell Killette, 40, of Pensacola

Arrested November 19

Charges: racketeering, trafficking fentanyl and use of a two-way communication device to commit a felony

Anthony James Saulsberry, 43, of Pensacola

Arrested November 19

Charges: racketeering and operating a drug house

Donterious Marquis Evans, 37, of Pensacola

Arrested November 19

Charges: racketeering, trafficking fentanyl and use of a two-way communication device to commit a felony.

Colton Carneil Sims, 35, of Pensacola

Arrested November 19

Charges: conspiracy to sell, manufacture or deliver marijuana and the use of two-way communication device to commit a felony

Billy Dewayne Johnson, 39, of Pensacola

Arrested November 19

Charges: racketeering, trafficking fentanyl, conspiracy to sell, manufacture, or delivery a Schedule II controlled substance and use of a two-way communication device

Antonie Miguel Jones, 30, of Pensacola

Arrested November 19

Charges: racketeering, use of a two-way communication device to commit a felony and money laundering

Anthony Ladarren Kimble, 44, of Pensacola

Arrested November 19

Charges: racketeering, conspiracy to traffic fentanyl, conspiracy to sell, manufacture or deliver cocaine and use of a two-way communication device to commit a felony

Rhondell Grandison, 34, of Pensacola

Arrested November 19

Charge: warrant for violation of probation

Johnny Dewayne Stallworth, 50, of Pensacola

Arrested November 19

Charge: trafficking cocaine

Ivory Ambrose Fogan, 37, of Pensacola

Arrested November 20

Charges: racketeering, conspiracy to traffic fentanyl and use of a two-way communication device to commit a felony

Jashu Rodriguez Bonner, 32, of Pensacola

Arrested November 20

Charges: conspiracy to sell, manufacture or deliver marijuana and use of a two-way communication device to commit a felony

Cordarious Ladell Wheeler, 38, of Pensacola

Arrested November 20

Charges: conspiracy to sell, manufacture or deliver cocaine, conspiracy to sell, manufacture or deliver a schedule II controlled substance and use of a two-way communication device to commit a felony

All of the arrestees were transported to the Escambia County Jail. Additional arrests may be forthcoming.

The State Attorney’s Office for the First Judicial Circuit is prosecuting the case.

The investigation remains active.

B-roll of the operation is available here.

For Further Information Contact

FDLE Office of Public Information

Info@fdle.state.fl.us