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Cantonment Drug Bust Leads to Arrest of Felon Linked to Prior Shooting
Escambia County deputies arrested convicted felon Antonio Krishawn Thompson during a major Cantonment drug bust on Pleasant Valley Drive. Investigators seized fentanyl, methamphetamine, and firearms, linking the suspect to a previous shooting at the same residence.
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A major Cantonment narcotics investigation took lethal drugs off local streets and put a convicted felon behind bars. Escambia County deputies executed a search warrant at a Pleasant Valley Drive home. They uncovered a large cache of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and multiple firearms. The raid also resolved outstanding warrants from a previous double shooting at the exact same address.
Why it matters
Fentanyl and methamphetamine continue to devastate families across Escambia County and Northwest Florida. This operation highlights the direct connection between illicit drug distribution and violent crime in local neighborhoods. Law enforcement officials removed these dangerous narcotics and illegal firearms. This action protects public safety and upholds the rule of law in Cantonment.
What led to the Cantonment drug bust?
Escambia County deputies executed a targeted search warrant at a Pleasant Valley Drive home after receiving tips about drug activity. Inside the residence, investigators discovered a massive stash of illicit narcotics, multiple firearms, and thousands of dollars in cash. This raid led to the immediate arrest of a convicted felon and another resident.
The Escambia County Sheriff‘s Office Narcotics Unit targeted the home in the 2600 block of Pleasant Valley Drive. Deputies forced entry into the home after receiving no response to their knocks. Inside, they found several individuals and a large volume of evidence.
During the raid, deputies encountered 22-year-old Antonio Krishawn Thompson sitting on a living room couch. Next to him, an adult female began experiencing convulsions. Emergency medical personnel quickly arrived and transported the woman to Baptist Hospital for treatment. Deputies also detained another resident, 54-year-old Tania Cassandra Eddins, near the front door of the home.
Inside the residence, investigators seized approximately 150.5 grams of fentanyl. This total included 149 grams packaged in a plastic baggie. They also found three grams inside a locked pink safe. Thompson claimed he did not own the safe or know its combination. However, the search also revealed approximately 123.5 grams of methamphetamine scattered throughout the home.
Investigators found 47 grams of methamphetamine in the pink safe. They also found 18 grams on a coffee table tray. Additionally, they discovered 13 grams in a jar beside the couch and 12 grams on a shelf. Deputies also found 10 grams of methamphetamine inside Eddins’ purse.
Law enforcement officers also recovered several weapons. They found a black Ruger .357 revolver with ammunition on the floor next to the couch. A box of .357 ammunition sat on the coffee table. Deputies also seized a Ranger .22-caliber rifle and a Remington Model 700 rifle near an ottoman. Along with the weapons and drugs, deputies seized $2,084 in cash. This total included $1,330 found in Thompson’s pocket. Finally, deputies found digital scales and packaging baggies.
Who is facing charges after the Escambia County Sheriff drug raid Cantonment?
Deputies arrested 22-year-old Antonio Krishawn Thompson on multiple felony charges, including trafficking in fentanyl and methamphetamine. They also charged him with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Additionally, deputies arrested 54-year-old Tania Cassandra Eddins for possession of a controlled substance without a prescription.
The Antonio Krishawn Thompson arrest marks another chapter in his interactions with local law enforcement. Following the raid, deputies booked Thompson into the Escambia County Jail. Jailers currently hold him without bond. This Cantonment fentanyl trafficking arrest reflects the severity of the charges. Florida law imposes strict penalties for trafficking large quantities of synthetic opioids.
Meanwhile, deputies charged Eddins after finding methamphetamine, liquid methamphetamine, and a digital scale in her purse. Eddins claimed the substances were strictly for her personal use. Authorities released Eddins after she posted a $2,500 bond. Law enforcement identified the hospitalized female victim as the same woman injured in a previous shooting at the home. Officials have not filed charges against her.
What is the history behind the Pleasant Valley Drive Cantonment shooting?
The Pleasant Valley Drive Cantonment shooting occurred on May 22, 2026. A single bullet struck both Thompson and a female victim. Although initially classified as an accident, further investigation led deputies to file felony charges against Thompson. He faced outstanding warrants for culpable negligence, drug possession, and firearm possession.
During that early morning incident, deputies applied life-saving tourniquets to Thompson’s upper left leg and the female victim’s left knee. Paramedics then transported both individuals to Sacred Heart Hospital. At the scene, deputies recovered a Taurus .40-caliber pistol with an open slide. They also found a spent shell casing behind a rocking chair. While rendering aid, deputies also discovered 3.4 grams of methamphetamine in Thompson’s pocket.
The female victim told investigators she walked into the garage. She saw Thompson cleaning a handgun in a rocking chair just before the weapon discharged. Thompson claimed a friend gave him the gun to clean. He told deputies that he dropped the magazine and pulled the slide back. However, the gun misfired when he released the slide. The single bullet struck both of them.
Thompson admitted he had methamphetamine in his system during the incident. He left state prison in October 2025. He also had prior felony convictions, including a March 2024 conviction. These factors led investigators to upgrade the case. They issued outstanding felony warrants for culpable negligence, drug possession, and possession of a firearm.
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