Man gets 22 years for meth trafficking in Bay County
Christian Samuel Stepp, 53, of Georgia, was sentenced Monday after a jury found him guilty of trafficking more than 200 grams of methamphetamine. He must serve at least 15 years and pay a $250,000 fine.
Deputies served a search warrant at a camper near Southport in March 2025. The state says text messages and bodycam video were part of the evidence at trial, and two co-defendants testified.
The case at a glance
| Outcome | Sentenced to 22 years in prison |
| Charge | Trafficking in methamphetamine, more than 200 grams (found guilty by jury) |
| Minimum | 15 years minimum-mandatory, $250,000 fine |
| Judge | Circuit Judge Dustin Stevenson |
| Sentenced | Monday, Sep 28, 2026 |
| Investigating agency | Bay County Sheriff’s Office, Special Investigations Division |
Not yet known
- Whether an appeal has been filed.
- Where the sentence will be served.
Source
This report is based on a public release from the Office of the State Attorney, 14th Judicial Circuit. We restate what the release says and add context. We do not add details it does not contain.
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