#breakingnews #florida. Ocala police uncover drug operation run by father and son during shooting investigation, Trial dates set for Gerhardt accused of killing Demiah Appling of Dixie County, North Central Florida Treasures: Antique Erie Fluter, Ocala police investigating yet another shooting, detectives say interviews are crucial. pic.twitter.com/hN3VjDEG2G, On Wednesday, a Good Samaritan discovered 68 lbs. The illegal narcotics worth. According to investigators, the fentanyl was manufactured in Mexico and trafficked into the U.S. to be made into synthetic pills and sold on the streets. 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 . Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. The cocaine has a street value of $2 million. The Starks brothers have been arrested multiple times in Marion County for cocaine distribution throughout Marion Oaks. Members of a specialized strike team have taken down two large-scale drug trafficking operations in Marion County. 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. Yes, you read correctly. The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity and the Microsoft released Windows 10 update KB4549951 on April 14. Winds WSW at 10 to 20 mph.. . Ocala Police Chief Mike Balken spoke about this drug epidemic in the city during the press conference. 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. "This was a group distributing this to our kids, families and friends.". a whopping$1.4 billion worth of cocaine and weed. Officials said that the arrest of Noah Francis in Summerfield was their biggest bust of the bunch, as they were able to recover two kilograms of fentanyl, the drug that is most commonly the cause of over dose deaths. 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. Alfredo Ortiz-Hernandez, 25, of 750 3rd Avenue, Chula Vista, California is charged with Conspiracy to Traffic in Meth over 200 grams, Trafficking in Meth over 200 grams. Rojas was in the process of obtaining his U.S. citizenship and is currently receiving Federal/public assistance. 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.. Sanyustiz is currently receiving Federal/public assistance, Laura Caton, 35, of 2718 Sample Street, Kissimmee, Caton is wanted for Conspiracy to Traffic in Methamphetamine over 14 grams, and Unlawful Use of a Two-Way Communications Device to Facilitate the Commission of a Crime. Voodo Meth Flowchart [Click to enlarge or preview slide show] Polk County, Florida This investigation directly impacts Central Florida as a whole. Out of those 900 cases, 119 people lost their lives. 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. Police said there . This all went down at two homes in Silver Springs. 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. Great Investigation by OPD Major Crimes! of cocaine valued at over 1.5 million dollars floating in the #FloridaKeys. Maria Widdows, 29, 3604 Glenoak Drive South, Lakeland is charged with Possession of Methamphetamine, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Updated: Apr. "This shows drug dealers here we mean business," Dean said. In addition to the thousands of dollars the dealers were making by selling drugs, they were also collecting welfare benefits. If convicted, he faces up to 105 years in prison. Eddie Perez, 36, of Marion Oaks, was charged with Selling Oxycodone(x2), Possession of Oxycodone (x2), Possession of Cocaine, Possession of Hydrocodone, Possession of Sustanon(steroids), Possession of Viagra, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was released from the Manatee County Jail on October 15 after posting a $56,500 bond. Rodriguezalso told detectives he could sell them marijuana, meth and cocaine. 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. 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Rodriguez was taken into custody by the Manatee County Sheriffs Office on October 14 for trafficking in fentanyl, conspiracy to traffic in fentanyl, possession of a vehicle for drug trafficking, unlawful use of a two-way communication device and possession of drug paraphernalia. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Cloudy skies early, followed by partial clearing. Director of UDEST, Captain Jason Douglas said he wont stop. Both men are being held without bond. Humane Society |Citrus County Animal Services |Florida Travel | Ocala Post. 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. Debra Tapia, 50, of 2015 Adair Road, Davenport is charged with Conspiracy to Traffic Methamphetamine over 14 grams, Trafficking in Methamphetamine over 14 grams, 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. Eliezer Rodriguez Merced, 32,of 54 Pinetree Road Lawrenceville, Goergia 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. Villafuerte Rojos was arrested at Loves Truck Stop during the interception of the 44 pounds of Methamphetamine on Tuesday, March 18, 2014. March 24, 2020. Five people were arrested. According to the Florida Department of Corrections, he was most recently released from prison in December 2003 after serving eight months on a racketeering violation charge. The long-term investigation culminated on Thursday, August 7, 2014, at approximately 5:50 a.m., when the UDEST, along with the assistance of the Marion County Sheriffs Office, and Ocala Police Department SWAT Teams, executed five (5) search warrants. Local facilitator Ignacio Rodriguez showed up to the meeting with undercover detectives with two kilos of fentanyl hidden in a Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal box and three kilos concealed in a yellow Igloo cooler. Collectively, the street value of these illegal substances is estimated to be $970,000, the largest street value seizure in the agencys history. "You don't get to that level without having connections; anticipate more arrests as result of spin-off organizations," Strow said. Probation officers had communicated their suspicions of illegal activity to TIU, who were standing by as probation searched the residence. Lopez is charged with Engaging in a Continuing Criminal Enterprise, a life felony; Conspiracy to Traffic in Methamphetamine over 200 grams, Trafficking in Methamphetamine over 200 grams, Unlawful Transportation of Currency, $100,000 or more, first degree felony; Possession of a Place or Structure used for Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, a second degree felony. Recently, Eric Holder and President Obama announced they want law enforcement agencies to be lenient on drug dealers and individuals arrested for drug offences. Officials say it seems as though the Obama administration is going out of their way to release inmates that are currently or were previously in the drug business. Capone" and "one minute to pray, a second to die" on his right arm. At approximately 2:30 a.m, Friday, June 25, 2010, Deputies Mike Braswell and Paul Fairbanks were patrolling in the area of Plateau Avenue and Josephine Street in the Wabash area of unincorporated Polk County near Lakeland. Get the latest updates in news, food, music and culture, and receive special offers direct to your inbox. Lisa Bonugli (street nickname Methany) was also arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. During the investigation, detectives identified two other suspects out of North Carolina. One suspect was in the U.S. illegally. He is pleased with the overall outcome of the investigation but wants answers. The big scale when you look at it, and you look at the big picture, some would say its something we just cant beat, I dont believe that. Derrick Price was released from jail on August 9, 2014, at 5:17 a.m. [UPDATED On January 28, 2016, at 9:57p.m.]. Operation Body Shot was an initiative of the sheriff's High Intensity Drug Traffic Area and culminated an 18-month, multi-agency investigation. Mary Pressley, 23, of Ocala, was charged with Trafficking in Oxycodone and Possession of Cocaine. This single opportunity to work in cooperation with the Florida Department of Corrections resulted in nearly a million dollars worth of drugs and guns taken off the streets of Citrus County., Citrus County Sheriffs Office |Citrus County Clerk of the Court |Citrus County Fire Rescue |Citrus County Property Appraiser | Inverness Fire Rescue | Citrus County Tax Collector | Citrus County Child Advocacy | Citrus County ]. Joseph Angelo Rinaldi, 34, of 10811 Sienna Drive Clermont was arrested in Osceola and charged with Conspiracy to Traffic Methamphetamine over 28 grams, and Unlawful use of Two-Way Communication. 26. Fred Hiers. The victim in the shooting originally went to the home to buy some marijuana. Godoy is currently receiving Federal/public assistance. 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The operation also involved educating residents about highly addictive . Balken also sent out a message to those who are struggling with drug addiction. Now retired, Deputy Paul Fairbanks was shot three times, and Deputy Mike Braswell was shot four times. OCALA, Fla. (FOX 35 WOFL) - Ocala police have released a video showing a drug bust. 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. Others arrested were Steven J. Drugs, guns, and thousands of dollars were seized. Both deputies recovered. 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. The bag contained 25 bricks of cocaine. Citrus County Sheriff's Office makes biggest drug bust in county history. UNIFIED DRUG ENFORCEMENT STRIKE TEAM . 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. Danielle Campbell is currently receiving Federal/public assistance. Melinda Baker-Ruiz, 34, of 908 Ruth Avenue Lakeland is wanted for Conspiracy to Traffic in Methamphetamine over 28 grams, and Trafficking in Methamphetamine over 28 grams. 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. 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Diaz and Rodriguez were arrested and transported to the Marion County Jail on Tuesday. Copyright 2021 WCJB. 2023 www.ocala.com. Law enforcement arrests 83 people in Marion County involved in drug trafficking, Trial dates set for Gerhardt accused of killing Demiah Appling of Dixie County, North Central Florida Treasures: Antique Erie Fluter, Ocala police uncover drug operation run by father and son during shooting investigation. The victim in the shooting originally went to the home to buy some marijuana. Widdows and Scott bought Meth from Rojas and in turn were selling the meth on the streets of Polk County. She is currently back in the U.S. and receiving Federal/assistance. Copyright 2021 WCJB. These investigations are shining examples of what can be accomplished when different law enforcement partners work together to keep our citizens safe, said Sheriff Mike Prendergast. 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. All rights reserved. Maria Lopez Ontiveros, aka Mariana Alvear, 33, of 2322 View Way, Lakeland is being detained for deportation. Widdows and Scott were known to associate with Matthew Tutt, the man responsible for shooting and severely injuring two PCSO deputies in June 2010. At the time of his arrest in 1997, authorities had 250 audiotapes of wiretapped telephone conversations between Dandridge and his suppliers and distributors. Muse is being held in lieu $250,000 and Shackleford, $150,000. It all stemmed from a shooting on Sunday. The update was supposed to apply several security fixes, but, instead, the update caused numerous Two malicious Android apps with over 1.5 million combined downloads, one of which has been on the app store for two years, have been 2013 Citrus Gazette, a subsidiary of Jaguar Media Holdings, LLC. local news and culture, The #Florida @USCG Cutter Valiant took down a narco sub carrying 12k lbs of cocaine in the #EasternPacific, cutting approximately $165 mil from smuggler pockets.More info and photos here: https://t.co/mSb28nTIzF pic.twitter.com/hS5kRVtV3f, Someone was dreaming of a white ChristmasApproximately 74 lbs of cocaine was found by a fisherman about 15 miles offshore and south of Sugarloaf Key in federal waters.All packages were turned over to the U.S. Border Patrol. Polk County, Florida Sheriff Grady Judd is demanding answers. 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