Man accused of probation violation following sentencing for selling drugs inside jail

A man is accused of violating the terms of his probation following a two-year probation sentence for selling drugs inside jail, according to Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers.

According to Crime Stoppers, Bobby Hitchman, 37, was already incarcerated on other charges while the selling was occurring. They added that investigators learned Hitchman was working with a woman on the outside who would make drops of methamphetamine, Xanax, cigarettes and lighters.

Crime Stoppers says that Hitchman, who was given trustee privileges to work outside of jail, would pick up the drugs and and bring them inside. He and several others were charged with facilitating those transactions.

After four months in jail Hitchman pleaded no contest and was sentenced to two years of state probation.

Hitchman is 5 feet 10 inches, weighs 125 pounds and could be using the alias of Bobby Vidal or Wheif Hitchman to avoid arrest.

If you have information in this case, you are asked to contact Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS (8477), on the P3 app, or on its website. You can remain anonymous, and if your tip leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $3,000.

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