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Criminal Arrest History includes Burglary; Grand Theft; Criminal Mischief, Theft of Fire Extinguisher, Burglary Conveyance, Shoplifting; 2003-Felony Criminal Mischief; 2004-Felony Criminal Mischief. Caton is currently receiving Federal/public assistance. Demasco Candid Lugo, 30, of 908 Ruth Avenue, Lakeland is wanted for Conspiracy to Traffic in Methamphetamine over 28 grams, and Trafficking in Methamphetamine over 28 grams. Rodriguez had his bond set at $10,000 and Diaz had his bond set at $35,000. Arrested: Dec. 9, 2020 and booked into the Marion County Jail at 4:20 p.m. Charges: Possession of drug paraphernalia, 2 counts of possession of a controlled substance without a prescription and possession of methamphetamine, Charges: Possession and/or use of drug equipment, sale of cocaine within 1,000 feet of a church and possession of cocaine with intent to sell, Charge: Possession of synthetic cannabinoids, Charges: Possession of marijuana over 20 grams, possession of a controlled substance without a prescription and possession and/or use of drug equipment, Charges: 3 counts of sale of crack cocaine within 1,000 feet of a social service organization, sale of crack cocaine with intent, 4 counts of possession of crack cocaine, possession of marijuana not more than 20 grams and possession and/or use of drug equipment, Charges: Possession of crack cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia and violation of probation on a domestic violence injunction, Charges: Selling cocaine and possession of cocaine, Charges: Outstanding warrants for 3 counts of sale of cocaine within 1,000 feet of a place of worship and 3 counts of possession of crack cocaine, Charges: Possession of a controlled substance (powder cocaine), possession of a controlled substance (Oxycodone Hydrochloride) and possession and/or use of drug equipment, Charges: Possession of synthetic cannabinoid with intent to distribute, possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, possession of ammunition by a convicted felon, possess of drug paraphernalia, possession of controlled substance (Tramadol Hydrochloride) and possession of a controlled substance (Diazepam), Charges: Trafficking in methamphetamine, trafficking in MDMA, possession of Fentanyl with intent to sell, possession of cocaine with intent to sell, possession of marijuana with intent to sell, 3 counts of possession of a controlled substance without a prescription, possession of drug paraphernalia, providing false identification to a law enforcement officer, no valid drivers license, 2 counts of sale of cocaine and 2 counts of possession of cocaine, Charges: Possession of crystal methamphetamine, 6 counts of sale of crystal methamphetamine, 5 counts of trafficking in crystal methamphetamine, 6 counts of trafficking in methamphetamine, sale of a controlled substance in excess of 10 grams (methamphetamine), 5 counts of sale of methamphetamine, felony battery and battery, Charges: Providing a false name to a law enforcement officer, retail petit theft and outstanding warrants for sale of cocaine and possession of cocaine, Charges: Providing false identification to a law enforcement officer and violating probation for grand theft, Charges: Possession of methamphetamine, domestic battery on a person 65 years of age or older and domestic cruelty toward a child, Charge: Possession of a controlled substance without a prescription, Charges: Possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of Alprazolam, possession of Oxycodone, possession of THC derivative (edibles) and possession of drug paraphernalia, Charges: Possession of drug paraphernalia, contempt of court for a past charge of driving while license suspended or revoked and warrants for past charges of sale of crack cocaine within 1,000 feet of a place of worship and possession of crack cocaine, Charges: Providing false identification to a law enforcement officer, warrant violations for larceny petit theft (second offense) and bond revoked for past charges of possession of a controlled substance without a prescription, possession and/or use of drug equipment, driving while license suspended (first offense) and providing false ID to a law enforcement officer, Charges: Possession of a controlled substance without a prescription, dealing in stolen property, providing false information to a pawn shop owner and larceny/grand theft, Charges: Aggravated battery on a pregnant victim, selling methamphetamine within 1,000 feet of a place of worship/business and a probation violation for a past charge of driving while license suspended or revoked, Charges: Warrants for failure to appear in court on past charges of resisting or obstructing an officer without violence; possession of MDMA, synthetic cannabinoids and drug paraphernalia; and past charges of possession and sale of synthetic cannabinoids, Charges: Trespass after warning, 2 counts of possession of cocaine and 2 counts of sale of cocaine, Charges: Possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana with intent to sekll, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and possession of drug paraphernalia, Charges: Possession of marijuana over 20 grams with intent to sell and possession of a THC derivative with intent to sell, Charges: possession of a firearm by an adjudicated juvenile delinquent, possession of ammunition by an adjudicated juvenile delinquent aggravated assault with a firearm, resisting an officer without violence, grand theft of a firearm, possession of marijuana less than 20 grams, possession of drug paraphernalia and warrants for past charges of domestic battery by strangulation, battery and criminal mischief ($200 or less subsequent offense), Charges: Possession of THC and carrying a concealed unlicensed firearm, Charges: Keeping or maintaining a place for drug sale/use, 3 counts of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a THC derivative, a past charge of failure to return a rental vehicle and a warrant to revoke pond for a past charge of failure to return leased property, Charges: Keeping or maintaining a place for drug sale/use, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a THC derivative, Charges: Resisting without violence; outstanding warrants to revoke bond for past charges of possession of a firearm or ammunition by a felon, possession of cannabis over 20 grams and possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of Oxycodone; and failure to appear in court on past charges of possession of Oxycodone and cannabis less than 20 grams, Charges: Tampering with evidence and resisting without violence, Charges: Grand theft of a firearm, carrying a concealed firearm, possession of marijuana less than 20 grams and providing a false name to a law enforcement officer, Charges: Possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and driving while license suspended (first offense), Charges: Possession of cannabis (more than 20 grams), possession of THC content and possession of drug paraphernalia, Charges: Warrants for past charges of possession of synthetic cannabinoid and selling synthetic cannabinoid within 1,000 feet of a community center, Charges: Trafficking in crystal methamphetamine (28 grams), trafficking in Fentanyl (4 grams), 2 counts of possession of a firearm or ammunition by a convicted felon, aiding and abetting the maintaining or keeping of a residence for drug sale/use and possession of drug paraphernalia, Charges: Trafficking in crystal methamphetamine (28 grams), trafficking in Fentanyl (4 grams), possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana less than 20 grams and possession of drug paraphernalia, Charges: Possession of heroin (1 gram), possession of marijuana (less than 20 grams), possession of drug paraphernalia, trespass to a structure and failure to appear on a past charge of trespassing, Charges: Maintaining or keeping a residence for drug sale/use and possession of drug paraphernalia, Charges: Possession of marijuana more than 20 grams, Charges: Fleeing or eluding a law enforcement officer at a high speed, Charges: Tampering with evidence, resisting without violence, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and bond revoked for past charges of resisting an officer without violence, possession of marijuana not more than 20 grams, knowingly driving while license suspended or revoked and fleeing/eluding a law enforcement officer with lights and siren active, Charges: Possession of a controlled substance (cocaine), possession of drug paraphernalia and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, Charges: Possession of heroin, prostitution and possession of drug paraphernalia. Douglas said the most important seizures involve Fentanyl, an opioid used as a pain medication and recreational drug thats frequently connected to overdoses. 38th Ave., lives in a mobile home park just west of I-75 between State Road 200 and State Road 40. FIve arrested in Ocala drug bust. By. RELATED STORY: Ocala police investigating yet another shooting, detectives say interviews are crucial. The recreational red snapper season will start June 17 in Gulf state and federal waters off Florida and remain open through July 31 with Florida -- On May 26, 2022, Gov. Ocala, Florida -- On June 1, 2021,, FDA: Rat meat being served as chicken in Chinese and, Have you ever wondered what rat meat would taste like? UDEST agents went to the residence to conduct a power investigation. Today, November 3, 2021, Chick-fil-A is, Citrus Springs Middle School teacher remains behind bars, Dunnellon -- Citrus Springs Middle School teacher, Jeffrey Brake, was still behind bars on August 20, following his arrest. The ring had been importing cocaine and marijuana from Atlanta and Volusia County and selling the drugs here. Both men were taken into custody on October 12 and told detectives they were being paid to collect money for the fentanyl drug dealer in Mexico. Ocala, Florida A drug ringleader arrested in Marion Oaks yielded weapons, drugs, and a large sum of cash. Florida Gov. ocala-legacy. The search also netted the largest cannabis wax and MDMA seizures in CCSO history. #breakingnews #florida. Tapia has Prior convictions of: Resist Officer W/O Violence- 2010. They also confiscated 36 pounds of crystal meth, two kilograms of cocaine, over one kilogram of heroin, three kilograms of fentanyl, $108,000 in cash and 21 guns and ammunition - all in just three months. Castro Solache told detectives he and the supplier in Mexico wanted to establish a portion of their drug trafficking operation in Polk County and that he was going to move to the county and take responsibility for handling operations for the Mexican cartels. All rights reserved. A utility trailer stolen out of Orlando was recovered at this address, and further investigation is being completed to determine if additional charges will be brought to the pair. Ron DeSantis said the bust marked the biggest drug seizure in the county's history. Ocala Newspaper - News without hiding the truth, Sheriff outraged: illegal immigrant drug dealers on food stamps, See Attachment for Criminal Arrest History, Rebekah Jones created revenge site, posted nudes of, A police report obtained by Ocala Post from Tallahassee shows that Rebekah Jones, the woman who claimed, (UNCUT VIDEO) Florida woman gets naked, caused, [Last edited on June 4, 2021, at 1:03 p.m., to include uncut video.] (Polk County Sheriff's Office). During the investigation, detectives identified two other suspects out of North Carolina. He was previously in the Marion County jail on charges of aggravated battery, and was arrested for DUI. The high-volume of drug trafficking bought Dandridge a lifestyle flashy enough to "pop up on the radar screen." Both men are due back in court on October 19 at 9 a.m., according to jail records. During their encounter, Tutt pulled a gun from under his shirt and shot at both deputies. In the first quarter of 2021, the Unified Drug Enforcement Strike Team arrested over 80 individuals with charges ranging from possession to drug trafficking, said Capt. She is currently back in the U.S. and receiving Federal/assistance. Voodo Meth Flowchart [Click to enlarge or preview slide show]Polk County, Florida This investigation directly impacts Central Florida as a whole. He has a long history of incarceration for crimes stretching back nearly two decades, including a three-month stint in prison for aggravated assault with a weapon out of St. Johns County and possession of a firearm by a felon. independent local journalism in Miami. A search of court records did not return any prior arrests for Pressley. Capone" and "one minute to pray, a second to die" on his right arm. GREEN COVE SPRINGS, Fla. A teenager from California was arrested in Clay County for trafficking a record-breaking amount of illegal narcotics into the area. 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Hugo Lopez Esquivel, 33, of 54 Pinetree Road Lawrenceville, Georgia is wanted for Conspiracy to Traffic in Methamphetamine over 200 grams, Unlawful Transportation of Currency $50,000 or More and Unlawful Use of a Two-Way Communications Device to Facilitate the Commission of a Crime. Hernando County sheriff's deputies displayed 5,550 doses of heroin Friday, worth between $50,000 to $100,000 on the street, captured during the county's largest heroin bust in history. To keep up with the latest local news subscribe to our TV20 newsletter HERE and receive news straight to your email every morning. Also, on Tuesday, March 18th, detectives arrested 13 suspects, seized tens of thousands of dollars, seven vehicles, approximately 100 weapons, bullet-proof vests and thousands of rounds of ammunition. Strow estimates the ring has been responsible for distributing 20 kilograms, or about. Rojas is charged with Conspiracy to Traffic Methamphetamine over 200 grams, Trafficking in Methamphetamine over 200 grams, Unlawful Transportation of Currency $100,000 or more, Possession of a Structure Used for Trafficking in a Controlled Substance and Unlawful Use of a Two-Way Communications Device to Facilitate the Commission of a Crime, a third degree felony. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. The quantity of the drug was enough to kill 2.7 million people. Sheriff Grady Judd said, when certain individuals make national TV appearances and tell the public that drug dealers are not that bad or the offences are not that serious, they are not telling the truth. Dennis Strow of the Marion County Sheriff's Office. Market data provided by Factset. A drug bust in Florida led to the seizure of enough fentanyl to kill at least 500,000 people, according to the Brevard County Sheriff's Office. Balken also sent out a message to those who are struggling with drug addiction. 0:00. We can help you take control and power away from the drug dealer and in so doing, maybe save your own life or the life of somebody else, Balken said. The illegal narcotics worth. 26. Battisti, who is on parole for grand theft from the state of New York, and is allowed in Florida by agreement of an interstate compact, was charged with the following: Possession of a Place to Manufacture a Controlled Substance when a Minor is Present or Resides there, Possession of Manufacturing Equipment, Possession of Paraphernalia, Trafficking in Cannabis, Trafficking in MDMA, Trafficking in Cocaine, Trafficking in Methamphetamine, Possession with Intent to Sell Cocaine, Possession with Intent to Sell MDMA, Possession with Intent to Sell Methamphetamine, and Possession with Intent to Sell Cannabis. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. It reduced overdoes deaths and it really keeps our citizens healthy to keep that off the streets. 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