For Immediate Release

September 30, 2025

PENSACOLA, Fla. – The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) arrested 5 individuals in connection to a drug trafficking organization (DTO) selling “Spice,” an artificial drug to simulate the effects of THC.

The investigation began in Dec. 2020 in reference to a larger narcotics investigation from Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. Through undercover investigations, agents identified Kendrick Johnson, 44, as an active supplier in the drug trafficking organization.

On September 23, FDLE Pensacola agents and Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputies conducted a search warrant at Johnson’s residence. Agents recovered approximately one pound of Spice, 19 pounds of chemical powder used to create synthetic cannabis, three (3) firearms, and $36,845.97 U.S currency. Johnson was placed under arrest for charges of conspiracy to commit racketeering, trafficking synthetic cannabinoids (spice), and the unlawful use of a two-way communication device.

Through additional investigation, 4 additional suspects were charged and arrested in connection to the spice trafficking ring:

 
Kaitlynn Parks, 28

Arrested September 26, 2025
Charges: Conspiracy to commit racketeering; trafficking synthetic cannabinoids (spice); possession of marijuana with intent to sell, manufacture, and/or deliver; unlawful use of a two-way communication device
  
James Richardson III, 29
Arrested September 26, 2025
Charges: Conspiracy to commit racketeering; trafficking synthetic cannabinoids (spice); possession of marijuana with intent to sell, manufacture, and/or deliver; unlawful use of a two-way communication device
   
Candace Clayberger, 45
Arrested September 26, 2025
Charges: Conspiracy to commit racketeering; trafficking synthetic cannabinoids (spice); possession of marijuana with intent to sell, manufacture, and/or deliver; unlawful use of a two-way communication device

Adam Clayberger, 37
Arrested September 26, 2025
Charges: Conspiracy to commit racketeering; trafficking synthetic cannabinoids (spice); possession of marijuana with intent to sell, manufacture, and/or deliver; unlawful use of a two-way communication device, tampering with evidence

The suspects are in custody in the Escambia County Jail. The case will be prosecuted by the State Attorney’s Office, First Judicial Circuit.

This investigation is still active.

For Further Information Contact:

FDLE Office of Public Information

Info@fdle.state.fl.us