05/11/2026
On May 8, 2026, at approximately 6:08 a.m., the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division Narcotics Unit, in conjunction with the North Star Multijurisdictional Drug Task Force, executed a residential search warrant at 23245 NW Murdock Drive in Altha, Florida.
During the ex*****on of the warrant, deputies located multiple individuals inside the residence, including Monica Jane Willis, Larry Edward Rushin III, Kayla Leanne Burke, and multiple others. A small child was also present inside the home.
Prior to the search, Investigator Norris photographed and video recorded the residence. Investigators then conducted a systematic search of the property.
Inside the master bedroom identified as belonging to Monica Jane Willis, investigators located approximately 31.9 grams of suspected methamphetamine, multiple items of drug paraphernalia, digital scales, packaging materials commonly used for narcotics distribution, methamphetamine residue, and a quantity of Adderall pills not contained in a properly labeled prescription bottle.
Investigators also recovered a homemade water b**g containing liquid methamphetamine, glass smoking devices with methamphetamine residue, and additional narcotics-related items throughout the bedroom.
Deputies determined Larry Edward Rushin III had been residing at the residence. Rushin had previously been stopped on April 18, 2026, and found in possession of methamphetamine. During the search warrant operation, Rushin admitted to Deputy Jacobs that he had been living at the residence since that time.
In a children’s bedroom where Kayla Leanne Burke and her small child were sleeping, deputies located approximately 0.5 grams of methamphetamine on a nearby nightstand within reach of the child.
During the ex*****on of the search warrant, deputies also arrested Rashawn Devosla Dawson after he entered the active scene and became combative with law enforcement.
Despite repeated verbal commands from Investigator Norris and Deputy Jacobs to leave the area, Dawson continued advancing toward the residence and refused lawful orders. While deputies attempted to redirect him away from the scene, Dawson struck Deputy Jacobs in the forearm.
Dawson was taken into custody without further incident and transported to the Calhoun County Jail.
As a result of the investigation, the following charges were filed:
🔹 Monica Jane Willis
• Trafficking in Methamphetamine
• Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Sell or Distribute
• Possession of a Controlled Substance (Adderall)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Maintaining a Drug Dwelling
🔹 Larry Edward Rushin III
• Trafficking in Methamphetamine
• Possession of Methamphetamine
🔹 Kayla Leanne Burke
• Possession of Methamphetamine
• Child Neglect
🔹 Rashawn Devosla Dawson
• Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer
• Resisting/Obstructing Without Violence
The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to aggressively pursuing illegal narcotics activity and protecting the citizens of Calhoun County, especially children placed in dangerous environments involving illegal drugs.
The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Investigators and Deputies that worked diligently on this case.
If you or a loved one struggles with addiction, please reach out to the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office’s Community Outreach Coordinator at (850)674-5049.
