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Mugshot goes viral after Florida man arrested on multiple drug charges

The Escambia County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man wanted on multiple drug charges.
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ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man wanted on multiple drug charges. But it’s his mugshot that’s led to the story going viral across the country.

Charles Dion McDowell, 31, was highlighted as a fugitive on ECSO’s “Wheel of Fugitives.” He was wanted for fleeing, eluding, and violation of probation. 

McDowell was caught and is now has multiple charges against him including, Fleeing/Eluding Police with Lights & Sirens Active, Possession of Meth with Intent to Sell/Manufacture/Deliver, Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Sell/Manufacture/Deliver Schedule II, Possession of Controlled Substance without a Prescription, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Equipment.

McDowell is currently the Escambia County Jail with a $57,000 bond. 

If you’re wondering why it went viral, click the Facebook post and check out the comments.

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