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Warrants were served at 13785 SW 42nd Court Road, Marion Oaks; 14310 SW 39th Court Road, Marion Oaks; 2713 SW 15th St, Ocala; 1240 SE County Road 484, Apartment E1; and 1240 SE CR 484, Apartment E2. Ortiz-Hernandez was the currier hauling the 44 pounds of meth he was arrested at Loves Truck Stop on Tuesday, March 18, 2014. According to Sheriff Grady. The undercover operation, which began in September, was carried out in coordination with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, U.S. Border Patrol, Homeland Security, and the Manatee County Sheriff's Office. Many who have applied for unemployment since the "outbreak" of COVID-19 still have not received any benefits. The Obama administration has also warned that illegals should not be deported, and be given the same benefits as United States citizens, something officials are not willing to abide by or tolerate. Two children, ages 1 and 3, were removed from a residence and placed into DCF custody. 0:00. the largest drug seizures in United States history," U.S. Attorney for the . pic.twitter.com/hN3VjDEG2G, On Wednesday, a Good Samaritan discovered 68 lbs. A drug bust in Polk County that public assistance officials should have answers for and that has Florida residents, including law enforcement officials fuming with anger, is one of the largest in Central Florida History in regards to the purest form of Meth, which is ICE. Fox News Flash top headlines for October 21. The Unified Drug Enforcement Strike Team initiated an investigation that spanned three (3) months. In addition to the thousands of dollars the dealers were making by selling drugs, they were also collecting welfare benefits. Ma-Concepcion Lopez, 38, of 2322 View Way, Lakeland, claims she is married to Rojas. DRUG DEALER ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH FLORIDA MAN'S FENTANYL OVERDOSE DEATH, Three suspects were arrested in Florida in connection with an undercover drug trafficking bust in which officials seized 11 pounds of fentanyl manufactured in Mexico. Mississippi is currently invoking a state law that will require all welfare recipients to undergo drug testing. independent local journalism in Miami. Join the New Times community and help support Five people were arrested. Millard K. Ives of the Star-Banner contributed to this report. A drug bust in Polk County that public assistance officials should have answers for and that has Florida residents, including law enforcement officials fuming with anger, is one of the largest in Central Florida History in regards to the . He was convicted in 1997 of running a $3 million drug distribution network that featured a number of family members and his girlfriend. There are also plans to hand over those cases to the Office of the State Attorney after each investigation is done, with the intention of securing manslaughter indictments. Getting that fentanyl off the street is a really big deal. Nicole Radank, 33, of Ocala, was charged with Trafficking in Oxycodone, Possession of an Altered Firearm, Possession of Cocaine (x2), Selling Cocaine, Possession of Xanax, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Starks is being held on $121,000 bond while Price is being held on $135,500 bond. Strow estimates the ring has been responsible for distributing 20 kilograms, or about 40 pounds, of cocaine each week in Marion County. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams said a long-term drug investigation took down a major drug distribution ring in Jacksonville consisting of 27 arrests . This month the DEA made the biggest meth bust in American history: 2200 pounds of meth, nearly 900 pounds of cocaine, and 13 pounds of heroin. SILVER SPRINGS SHORES Drug agents arrested one man and seized drugs, a large amount of cash and multiple guns from his home on Wednesday. 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. Criminal Arrest History: August 16, 1995 arrest for Retail Theft, by the Polk County Sheriffs Office, November 20, 1995 arrest for Aggravated Battery and Retail Theft, by the Osceola County Sheriffs Office, July 27, 1997 arrest for Failure to Appear, and Operation of a Motor Vehicle without a License, by the Orange County Sheriffs Office, May 28, 2003 arrest for Battery, by the Polk County Sheriffs Office, July 17, 2006 arrest for Trafficking Methamphetamine over 14 Grams, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Driving While License Suspended, by the Osceola County Sheriffs Office, May 29, 209 Criminal Registration, by the Osceola County Sheriffs Office and October 3, 2013 arrest for Trafficking Methamphetamine Over 14 Grams, Child Neglect, Possession of a Cannabis and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, by the Osceola County Sheriffs Office. Hector Sanyustiz, 30 ,of 1254 Westside Drive, Winter Garden, is wanted for Conspiracy to Traffic in Methamphetamine over 28 grams, Trafficking in Methamphetamine over 28 grams, and Unlawful Use of a Two-Way Communications Device to Facilitate the Commission of a Crime. Guy Howie, head of the county's multi-agency drug task force, said Dandridge was suspected of returning to the drug trade soon after his release. Francis was charged with armed trafficking in Fentanyl (over 200 grams); armed trafficking in crystal methamphetamine (over 28 grams); possession of cocaine with intent to distribute; child neglect; possession of marijuana with intent to distribute; possession of a structure for distribution of controlled substances; possession of a weapon or ammunition by a convicted felon; possession of drug paraphernalia and warrants for past charges of trafficking in cocaine (28 grams or more) and possession of cannabis with intent to sell, manufacture or distribute. Drug ringleader busted in Marion Oaks. FDOC Probation Officers visited the home of Daniel Battisti, located at 11 South Washington, Beverly Hills, as part of a routine probation check. Out of 25 suspects in the organization, 11 are currently receiving Federal/public assistance, and one suspect, Ma-Concepcion Lopez, that had previously been deported, is back in the United States illegally, and is currently receiving Federal/public assistance. Officials said that several suspects who were directly involved with opioid overdose death investigations were arrested. OCALA, Fla. (FOX 35 WOFL) - Ocala police have released a video showing a drug bust. They were charged with marijuana cultivation, while Diaz was additionally charged with trafficking in cannabis. We can help you take control away from the drug dealers and in so doing maybe save your own life and the life of somebody else.. Widdows and Scott were known to associate with Matthew Tutt, the man responsible for shooting and severely injuring two PCSO deputies in June 2010. During the course of the investigation, detectives and agents learned two of those involved in the methamphetamine network were Josh Widdows, 30, of 5339 Meadow Grove Trail, Lakeland, and TJ Scott, 24, of 7708 Glen Meadow Drive, Lakeland. Related story: Ocala police uncover drug operation run by father and son during shooting investigation. Director of UDEST, Captain Jason Douglas said he wont stop. Others arrested were Steven J. Johnson, 518 Bahia Track Court, was charged with conspiracy to traffic in marijuana and cocaine. 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. The operation also involved educating residents about highly addictive . The organization included a network of couriers, managers, distributors and customers. The victim in the shooting originally went to the home to buy some marijuana. OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Agents with the Unified Drug Enforcement Strike Team (UDEST) announced Wednesday that they have seized more than 300 marijuana plants, plus an additional 300 packaged marijuana products. There had been a number of burglaries in the area. of cocaine valued at over 1.5 million dollars floating in the #FloridaKeys. Members of a specialized strike team have taken down two large-scale drug trafficking operations in Marion County. or redistributed. As a matter of fact, theyd be calling for the sheriffs job and the police chiefs job.. Tara Tapia, 30, of 2015 Adair Road, Davenport is charged with Conspiracy to Traffic in Methamphetamine over 28 grams, first degree felony mandating a 7-year minimum mandatory sentence, Trafficking in Methamphetamine over 28 grams, first degree felony mandating a 15-year minimum mandatory sentence, and Unlawful Use of a Two-Way Communications Device to Facilitate the Commission of a Crime. Laura Byrnes covers the State Road 200 Corridor for The Leader. This all went down at two homes in Silver Springs. "We're hoping this would be a shot into the body of the drug dealers and take the wind out of the organization," said Capt. Javier Flores, between 35-40 years of age and known resident of California is wanted for Engaging in a Continuing Criminal Enterprise, Conspiracy to Traffic in Methamphetamine over 200 grams, Conspiracy to Traffic in Methamphetamine over 200 grams, Unlawful Transportation of Currency $100,000 or More, and Unlawful Use of a Two-Way Communications Device to Facilitate the Commission of a Crime. She is currently back in the U.S. and receiving Federal/assistance. 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. Thats enough people to fill this room, he said during the press conference. Market data provided by Factset. Criminal Arrest History: Assault, Battery on LEO, Resisting without Violence and Deprive Officer of Weapon , 2004 Cocaine possession w/intent to sell, Purchase Narcotics 2007. More . Joshua Widdows is currently receiving Federal/public assistance. Undercover detectives arranged to purchase fentanyl from an unidentified source in Mexico for $24,000 per kilo. Voodo Meth Flowchart [Click to enlarge or preview slide show]Polk County, Florida This investigation directly impacts Central Florida as a whole. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. 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. 14th St. "This is a good day for Marion County," said Marion County Sheriff Ed Dean, standing alongside several tables covered with bales of marijuana and bricks of cocaine, Uzis, AK-47s, AR-15s, handguns and cash - part of the payoff from the weekend sweep. During a routine probation check, deputies went to the home of 33-year-old Daniel Battisti - located at 11 South Washington in Beverly Hills -- and confronted him . UDEST is an initiative of the North Florida High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area. He said during a multitude of investigations, they seized more than 300 marijuana plants, an additional 300 pounds of marijuana packed for distribution, more than one kilogram of concentrated THC derivatives, one and a half kilos of cocaine, one kilo of heroin, 36 pounds of crystal methamphetamine, three kilograms of Fentanyl, 21 guns and more than $180,000 in cash. 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Law enforcement seized over $1 million in cash, 12 firearms, multiple kilos of cocaine and fentanyl, and several high-end vehicles which are believed to have been purchased with money from drug . 2013 Ocala Post, a subsidiary of Jaguar Media Holdings, LLC. Widdows and Scott bought Meth from Rojas and in turn were selling the meth on the streets of Polk County. Images: 9 arrested in Ocala drug bust. [Ocala Post has included the press conference video in its entirety. BEVERLY HILLS, Fla. - Nearly a million dollars of narcotics are off the streets in what the Citrus County Sheriff's Office is calling the biggest drug bust in its history. Danielle Campbell is currently receiving Federal/public assistance. 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Make a one-time donation today for as little as $1. Maria Lopez Ontiveros, aka Mariana Alvear, 33, of 2322 View Way, Lakeland is being detained for deportation. Dandridge was reportedly there to pay suppliers for marijuana that had been dropped off at his home off Southwest 80th Avenue, at 7848 N.W. Through their investigation, detectives and agents learned the organized methamphetamine crime ring was responsible for the distribution of large amounts of methamphetamine in Lake, Orange, Osceola, Polk and Seminole Counties. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. "We got word several years ago that he was 'back in,' " Howie said. The cocaine has a street value of $2 million. OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - A shooting investigation lead Ocala police to uncover an interesting family dynamic. The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity and the Microsoft released Windows 10 update KB4549951 on April 14. OCALA - In the boxing ring, when someone takes a shot to the body, it often knocks the wind out of them. Strow noted that in his 34 years with the Sheriff's Office, "shutting down this drug ring will have more of an impact on drug trafficking in Marion County than I've ever seen in my career.". Dandridge and most of the suspects pleaded to reduced charges, and he was sentenced to four years and eight months in prison. (See Attachment for Criminal Arrest History). All rights reserved. During an executed search warrant, at a duplex home on NE 3rd Street in Ocala, detectives found more than six pounds of marijuana, narcotics including fentanyl, guns and other stolen items. The Riviera Mexican Restaurant & Cantina, located at, 1935 SE US Highway At a June 18, 2020, emergency meeting of the Crystal River City Council, members voted unanimously to postpone the 2020 fireworks display to a An Illinois family used the obituary of their loved one who allegedly had passed away from COVID-19 to blame anti-vaxxers for her death. Rinaldi is currently receiving Federal/public assistance. Miami's independent source of Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said it was the largest fentanyl bust in the agency's history. Last week the U.S. Coast Guard seized what it deemed to be. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); LEE COUNTY, Fla. Deputies arrested six people Wednesday in the largest drug bust to ever hit Lee County. 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