Man Hanging Out of Car Window Results in 4kg MDMA and Narcotics Seizure from Disabled Vehicle

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Volusia County, Florida — On September 20, 2024, Volusia County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to the side of westbound I-4 (107 mile marker) for a disabled vehicle. It was reported the passenger, 30-year-old Carey Thomas Crownover, from DeLand was inside kicking the windshield and more. When Deputy Graham made contact, Crownover kicked him and began struggling as the deputy worked to take him into custody safely. In the vehicle, deputies found 1,426 grams MDMA, 1,016 grams amphetamine, 4 grams ketamine along with cannabis. During a follow-up search warrant at Crownover's home in DeLand, detectives recovered more trafficking amounts of drugs, including: 2,516 grams MDMA, 363 grams cocaine, 1,000 grams psilocybin, 510 grams amphetamine, along with alprazolam, 2C, LSD, and cannabis.

Detectives also seized 11 firearms, one of which was reported stolen in Lake County. Crownover was charged with armed trafficking in MDMA, amphetamines, and cocaine, possession of psilocybin, LSD and cannabis with intent to sell, possession of a controlled substance, resisting arrest with violence, and battery on a law enforcement officer. Crownover's father, Carey David Crownover, who also lives at the same residence, was charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The driver of the vehicle was arrested on a charge of possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Additional charges are possible pending further investigation.