According to Sheriffs deputies, they along with the DEA and FBI conducted an investigation of several homes in the southern part of the county. Daytona Beach police say they made five arrests and seized dangerous drugs during a bust at a home near Tuscawilla Park on Tuesday. According to court documents, on September 23, 2022, Midland Police officers found that Fabian Hernandez, 33, was a ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. Gregory M. Millard, Special Agent in Charge of the DEA's El Paso Division, and Alexander M.M. WINTER SPRINGS, Fla. - Opioids, thousands of dollars and nearly two dozen guns were taken off the streets by Winter Springs police Monday. Everything you need to know about the next launch and detailed coverage on space missions. Synthetic opioids, primarily involving fentanyl, are the main driver of overdose deaths in the US, with a nearly a 7.5-fold increase overall from 2015 to 2021, according to the US Centers for . September 1st, 2021 1:06 pm, J-THE-G on The arrests took place at 1431 Peachtree St. following an investigation into drug distribution at the houseduring June,police records show. FDLE Commissioner Rick Swearingen said those arrested had 93 prior drug arrests, including some federal, 67 prior violentcrime arrests and 175 prior felony counts. Home News Local Gateway family busted with cocaine & fentanyl in major drug operation. Nine people have been arrested and charged in connection with a drug trafficking investigation by the Polk County Sheriffs Office. Support local journalism. Beacham, 63, of Rockledge, was charged with possession of cocaine. From 2020 to 2021, . Updated: 12:43 PM EDT November 5, 2021 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. Twenty-one people have been arrested in connection to a "major" drug investigation in St. Petersburg, Chief Anthony Holloway said . It was at the time the largest cocaine bust in history in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Multiple Brevard County law enforcement agencies arrested 14 people Friday morning at a house nearCocoa on drug and other charges, according to the sheriff's office. Drug trafficking impacts entire communities with violence and frequency of drug use, he said. Deputies and detectives from the West Volusia Narcotics Task Force and Deltona Narcotics Enforcement Team were part of the operation. While searching the house, police found fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine,the sheriff's office said. #BREAKING @USCG Cutter James' crew offloaded approximately 59,700lbs of cocaine and 1,430lbs of marijuana worth more than $1.4 billion, Thurs., @PortEverglades, the largest offload in #CoastGuard history.#Partnerships @Southcom @RoyalCanNavy Read more: https://t.co/8QaTcIUtv2 pic.twitter.com/O5SZWVQOOQ. August 27th, 2021 11:29 am, Green rocket on By Tori B. Powell. Copyright 2021 WCJB. MIAMI (CBSMiami) - The Miami-Dade Police Department seized several pounds of drugs and thousands of dollars in cash in a recent sweep. The sheriffs office said it is expecting more arrests. Peter is a Product Manager for CBSNews.com and its CMS publishing systems. They executed numerous search warrants leading to multiple arrests related to trafficking meth. In recent years, fentanyl has been identified as the main drug behind overdose deaths in the U.S. One of the top suspects was murdered during the investigation, which began in June, and his son was charged in another murder. In July, authorities in Southern California seized more than 16 tons of marijuana worth an estimated $1.19 billion, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department at the time. Goldberg, 46, also of Cocoa, was charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of paraphernalia. According to the affidavit, a bag found in Witherspoons bedroom at the house on Darrow Avenue contained his wallet with his drivers license in it, $8,298 in cash and 19.5 grams of cocaine. One of the people indicted is Francisco Arroyo who was arrested in Missouri on July 15th after being wanted for shooting three people, one of whom died. First published on August 5, 2021 / 9:35 PM. According to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Medical Examiners Commission, in 2019,. August 29th, 2021 11:26 am, Lenny Potts on cob. A major drug ring operating out of Tallahassee had connections to other states and investigators say its members, 27 of whom have been taken into custody, were responsible for flooding North. Police said people in the Orlando. LEE COUNTY, Fla. Six people were arrested in a massive drug bust at an auto body shop in Lee County. VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. Sixteen people were arrested over a couple of days in a series of drug busts that resulted in fentanyl, heroin, crack cocaine and more being seized by Volusia County deputies. A major drug ring operating out of Tallahassee had connections to other states and investigators say its members, 27 of whom have been taken into custody, wereresponsible for flooding North Florida with cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin and Fentanyl. All rights reserved. In court records detailing several of the arrests, Kevin Choute of Tallahassee is named as the head of the ring. As a result of the investigation, sheriff's officials say they confiscated approximately 20 kilograms of methamphetamine, one kilogram of cocaine, 417 grams of oxycodone, four guns, a 2021 GMC Canyon ZR2 and $62,300 in cash. Authorities arrested TAMPA, Fla. United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced the arrest of Perry Ivory Wims (37, Tampa) on a criminal complaint charging possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance. 6:41 PM EDT, Sat May 15, 2021 A A LEE COUNTY, Fla. - Six people were arrested in a massive drug bust at an auto body shop in Lee County. August 26th, 2021 6:46 pm, Just Me on According to court documents, Jorge Sanchez Morales aka Capulina, 47, ran a drug trafficking organization, spanning from Mexico to El Paso and on to ALBUQUERQUE Gregory M. Millard, Special Agent in Charge of the DEAs El Paso Division, and Alexander M.M. 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Four people were each charged with possession of paraphernalia: Martin, 43,and Cassidy, 37, both of no known address, and Varndell, 24, and Lester, 39, both of Cocoa. POLK COUNTY, Fla. - A multi-agency investigation uncovered an international smuggling operation out of Winter Haven that brought drugs into Central Florida, according to the Polk County Sheriff's. Five people have been arrested in connection to a huge haul of narcotics near a . ST. PETERSBURG Police arrested 21 people in a drug bust that netted more than 100 pounds of marijuana, along with cocaine, fentanyl, guns and . Twitter:@_emilylwalker. SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The Sarasota County . Perez said as part of acriminal enterprise, many covered their illegal dealings through seemingly legitimate businesses such as recording studios, entertainment venues, trucking companies and auto body shops. [TRENDING: Women attacked at Orlando attraction | Catastrophic flood threat at leaking wastewater plant | 50 shots fired in neighborhood]. He said much of the violent activity connected to the drug ring happened in the rural county west of Tallahassee. Michael Lortos, 41, is charged with sale and delivery of heroin. (Volusia County Sheriff's Office), California Consumer Limit the Use of My Sensitive Personal Information, California Consumer Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Opinion:OPINION: Florida is safe. A locked padlock Officers shared a picture on Twitter of the drug bust.. Support local journalism. Nhan Thanh Vo, 38, was charged with one federal count of . Deputies are responding to a shooting in the Spring Hill area of DeLand, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office. If you need help with the Public File, call 407-291-6000. According to court documents, Jorge Sanchez Morales aka "Capulina," 47, ran a drug trafficking organization, spanning from Mexico to El Paso and on to. August 27th, 2021 12:27 pm, ensley boy on was a major distributor of . Foster child dead after found unconscious in bathtub; caregiver may face more charges, police say, Family of combat veteran, Cocoa teens suing Brevard sheriff heading to Washington march, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Contact Karl Etters at ketters@tallahassee.com or @KarlEtters on Twitter. Seven people were arrested during operation Papas Got a Brand New Bag, according to the Ocala Police Department. August 27th, 2021 9:49 pm, Dante LaBeaux on Sheriffs officials also said undercover detectives contacted Diana Salas Patino, 30, of Warner Robbins, Ga.to arrange for the delivery of a large amount of methamphetamine and cocaine to a location in Lakeland. Markyrie McCray, Sr., 46, was sentenced on Aug. 25, 2021, by Judge Middlebrooks, to 72 months' imprisonment after being convicted of conspiracy to distribute 28 grams or more of cocaine base. The jury convicted Romero, 47, of WASHINGTON, DC- According to court documents, from 2006 until 2015, Erlinda Ramos-Bobadilla, aka Chinda, 62, served as a leader in the Montes-Bobadilla drug-trafficking organization, or Los Montes, one of the most significant drug-trafficking organizations operating in Honduras. August 26th, 2021 7:29 pm, Get em all on Melonie Holt "We cannot allow these drugs and the criminals who peddle them to poison our communities and destroy lives," DeSantis said in a statement Wednesday. August 26th, 2021 9:46 pm, No Excuses on PENSACOLA, Fla (WKRG) The Escambia County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit and SWAT Team arrested two men at a home at 2987 Michael Drive and they're facing several drug charges. Jason Dobson, 36, is charged with two counts sale and delivery of schedule II substance within 1,000 feet of a park. Updated: 6:28 PM EST December 6, 2021. Contact him at peter.martinez@cbsnews.com. Salas Patino arrived at the meeting location with Julio Caderon Hernandez, 32, also ofWarner Robbins, Ga. on June 25 and both were arrested. Kevin Kwame Choute, 32,Tallahassee:Charged with armed trafficking of heroin, armed trafficking of cocaine, possession of heroin with intent to distribute, possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, conspiracy to traffic in heroin, conspiracy to traffic in cocaine, conspiracy to traffic in methamphetamine, felon in possession of a firearm, and unlawful use of a two-way communication device, Aaprie Mitchell, 39, Tallahassee:Charged with trafficking in cocaine and conspiracy to traffic in cocaine, Carlos Cromartie, 41,Tallahassee:Charged with trafficking in cocaine, conspiracy to traffic in cocaine, and unlawful use of a two-way communication device, Cedric Bernard Thomas, 39, Tallahassee:Charged with trafficking in cocaine and tampering with evidence, Charles Edward Williams III, 30, Tallahassee:Charged with possession of marijuana more than 28 grams and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, Chris Patrick Gilyard Jr., 29, Tallahassee: Charged with trafficking in cocaine, conspiracy to traffic in cocaine, and unlawful use of a two-way communication device, Cody Marcell Zellars, 27, Midway:Charged with trafficking in cocaine, Cortez Johnson, 34,Panama City:Charged with trafficking in cocaine, conspiracy to traffic in cocaine, and unlawful use of a two-way communication device, Danate Miller, 45, Midway:Charged with trafficking in cocaine, conspiracy to traffic in cocaine, and unlawful use of a two-way communication device, Darryl Crafton, 34, Oceanside, California:Charged with trafficking in cocaine, conspiracy to traffic in cocaine, and unlawful use of a two-way communication device, David Mitchell, 37, Fort Pierce:Charged with trafficking in cocaine, conspiracy to traffic in cocaine, and unlawful use of a two-way communication device, Dominic Rosier, 34, Tallahassee: Charged with trafficking in cocaine, conspiracy to traffic in cocaine, and unlawful use of a two-way communication device, Donald Ray Ivory Jr., 52, Midway: Charged with trafficking in cocaine, conspiracy to traffic in cocaine, and unlawful use of a two-way communication device, Duran Antwan Bethea, 36, Orlando:Charged with possession of crack cocaine with intent to distribute, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of Alpha PVP with intent to distribute, and providing false information to law enforcement, Christopher Hoardes, 27, Tallahassee: Charged with trafficking in cocaine, conspiracy to traffic in cocaine, and unlawful use of a two-way communication device, Alexander Samuel Holmes, 29, Tallahassee: Charged with trafficking in cocaine, conspiracy to traffic in cocaine, and unlawful use of a two-way communication device, JaMario Raequan Paramore, 25, Tallahassee:Charged with trafficking in methamphetamine, trafficking in cocaine, conspiracy to traffic in methamphetamine, conspiracy to traffic in cocaine, and unlawful use of a two-way communication device, Keith Times, 44, Tallahassee: Charged with felon in possession of a firearm, trafficking in amphetamine, and unlawful use of a two-way communication device, Kristy Chambers, 43, Tallahassee:Charged with trafficking in amphetamine and unlawful use of a two-way communication device, Michael Wallace, 48,Tallahassee: Charged with trafficking in cocaine, conspiracy to traffic in cocaine, and unlawful use of a two-way communication device, Nigel Brown, 29, Tallahassee: Charged with trafficking in cocaine, conspiracy to traffic in cocaine, and unlawful use of a two-way communication device, Rashard Jamell Jackson, 32, Midway:Charged with trafficking in cocaine, conspiracy to traffic in cocaine, and unlawful use of a two-way communication device, Richard Fruggiero, 28, Tallahassee:Charged with trafficking in methamphetamine, conspiracy to traffic in methamphetamine, and unlawful use of a two-way communication device, Sharika Shawnque Houston, 30, Tallahassee: Charged with trafficking in methamphetamine, conspiracy to traffic in methamphetamine, and unlawful use of a two-way communication device, Stephon Jarod Williams, 33,Tallahassee: Charged with possession of marijuana more than 28 grams and possession of drug Paraphernalia, Quentin Travelle Gamble, 32,Tallahassee: Charged with trafficking in cocaine, conspiracy to traffic in cocaine, and unlawful use of a two-way communication device, Willie Ardnes Baker, 59, Tallahassee: Charged with possession of crack cocaine, Cocaine, heroin, pot, $30K seized; at least six arrested as FDLE breaks up alleged drug ring, Federal prisons employee indicted in large-scale dog-fighting ring, Eight more charged in Panhandle drug ring, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy.