An Orange County probation officer, Crystal Gaynell Ann Lawson, is accused of leaking arrest warrants to a fentanyl ring. According to the Orange County Sheriff's Office, Lawson used a government database to access and leak secret court documents more than 100 times.

Orange County Probation Officer Arrest

Lawson, 32, faces 113 felony counts of computer crimes and one count of unlawful use of a two-way communication device. Her bond was set at $1.14 million, which is $10,000 for each count. The allegations against Lawson are serious and could result in significant prison time if she is convicted.

Fentanyl Trafficking Investigation

The case against Lawson began in 2025, when a DEA task force officer opened an investigation into a drug trafficking organization led by Omyry Hickson. The organization was moving fentanyl and laundering money in Orange County.

Key Facts

• Location: Orange County, Florida
• Accused: Crystal Gaynell Ann Lawson, 32
• Charges: 113 felony counts of computer crimes and one count of unlawful use of a two-way communication device
• Bond: $1.14 million
• Current Status: Facing 113 felony counts and one count of unlawful use of a two-way communication device
• Potential Sentence: Up to 5 years in prison for each count of unauthorized access

'The Orange County Sheriff’s Office says the case began in 2025, when a DEA task force officer opened an investigation — under DEA Case No. GB-25-0103 — into a drug trafficking organization led by Omyry Hickson that was moving fentanyl and laundering money in Orange County.'

Next Steps

The case against Crystal Lawson is ongoing, and she faces significant prison time if convicted. The investigation into the fentanyl trafficking organization is also ongoing, and more information may become available as the case unfolds. The key issue is whether Lawson will be convicted and face the maximum sentence for her alleged crimes.