Whaley and his girlfriend said Metz was attacking the girlfriend. When Whaley returned home, he pulled Metz off her and Metz hit his head on a dresser. Metz said he only remembered being at Whaley's home. Late at night, Crystal River police stop Whaley while he rides his bicycle. Field test of his saliva confirm presence of crack.
Prosecutors decline to press possession charge, but pursue charge of evidence tampering.
Charge dismissed before trial. While on patrol about 2 a.m., sheriff's deputies notice Whaley running when squad car approaches area outside Crystal River. Whaley, who was not wearing shoes or socks, told deputies he was going for a walk. All rights reserved.