EBPD: Hall’s arrest began with East Brewton crimes
Published 2:52 pm Tuesday, February 11, 2025
- Antonio Quintez Hall
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A Brewton man arrested by the Walton County (Fla.) Sheriff’s Office and facing multiple felony charges began his journey to jail in East Brewton, according to EB Police Chief Kenny Brazile
Antonio Quintez Hall, 31, remains in a Walton County, (Fla.) jail awaiting extradition.
Brazil said Hall’s list of crimes began when he stole a vehicle in East Brewton Jan. 27.
“The suspect (Hall) fought with the owner of the vehicle and overpowered them and was able to take the vehicle,” Brazile said. “After a period of time, he returned to the home and fought with the victim again. The victim showed some bruising and bite marks from the altercation. Hall then fled the area.
Brazile said a be-on-the-look-out bulletin was dispatched through the NCIC system.
“The stop in Walton County was a result of that BOLO,” Brazile said. “He was arrested and placed behind bars. He is still there on a $5,000 bond. We will be bringing him back to face charges here.”
Brazile said Hall will be charged with vehicle theft and assault here once he is cleared in Walton County. Brazile also so other charges may be filed against Hall.
Hall was arrested in Santa Rosa Beach, Fla., along a stretch of Hwy. 98 in Walton County on Feb. 2.The stolen vehicle, a yellow Dodge Dakota pickup truck, was being driven by Hall. Officers removed the suspect from the vehicle and he was detained.
While removing the suspect from the truck, deputies could see a clear bag with small white rocks individually wrapped within a small plastic bag on the floor near the driver’s seat. The substance tested positive for cocaine.
Upon searching the vehicle, a blue plastic container was located. Inside were clear bags with white residue and burnt pieces of tin foil that also tested positive for cocaine.
Additionally, a black and bronze Kel-Tec 9-millimeter pistol was found under the driver’s seat with an extended magazine. Fourteen rounds of miscellaneous ammunition were loaded into the magazine.
The last digit of the gun’s serial number was scratched off, preventing deputies from properly checking the firearm to confirm it was stolen.
During the investigation, it was found Hall had been driving on a suspended license out of Alabama since October of 2024, and an expired driver’s license out of Florida since July of 2020. He also had an active warrant out of Escambia County, Alabama.
Hall was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance without a prescription, removing a serial number from a firearm, dealing in stolen property, driving with a suspended license, possession of drug paraphernalia, and violating driver’s license law. Jail information also added a charge of being an out-of-state fugitive.