CRESTVIEW — An Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office deputy making a traffic stop in Crestview found a weapon in the truck and drugs on the driver, who later tried to kick out a patrol car's rear window, according to the arrest report.
Darion Gillings, 20, of 4672 Bobolink Way in Crestview, is charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute within 1,000 feet of a church; possession of cocaine with intent to distribute within 1,000 feet of a church; battery on a law enforcement officer; possession of a firearm by a convicted felon; possession of marijuana; and possession of drug paraphernalia.
An OCSO deputy pulled Gillings over near the Burger King on James Lee Boulevard Feb. 20. The deputy spotted a .380-caliber pistol between the seat and center console with the hammer back, according to the arrest report, which also said he found drugs in Gillings' front pockets.
While being escorted to the patrol car, Gillings became verbally abusive and refused to cooperate, according to the OCSO. Soon, Gillings began kicking the rear window with both feet.
Gillings also reportedly kicked a deputy's face as the deputy reached in to stop him, according to the OCSO, which stated the deputy was not seriously injured.
Gillings was restrained and taken to the Okaloosa County Jail in Crestview.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Crestview man charged with cocaine possession, battery on law enforcement officer