Local law enforcement agencies seized 275 marijuana plants while investigating power theft at a northeast Ocala residence this week. Its terrifying that number of people can die at the hands of a drug dealer that wants to turn a quick profit, and for those people that are watching this press conference later on, let me say this, I know that there are addicts out there that are going to see this, and Im going to ask you to do this, reach out for help. A man is in jail after the largest marijuana bust in Escambia County history. 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. He also faces a July 25 arraignment. Voodo Meth Flowchart [Click to enlarge or preview slide show]Polk County, Florida This investigation directly impacts Central Florida as a whole. The Starks brothers have been arrested multiple times in Marion County for cocaine distribution throughout Marion Oaks. Agents seized 147 grams of cocaine, valued at $7,000; 815 illegally diverted pharmaceutical drugs of various types, including Oxycodone and Hydrocodone, valued at $21,000; ten (10) grams of marijuana, valued at $100; cash totaling $39,340 ; drug paraphernalia, including cocaine and pill presses, scales, and distribution packaging materials; one (1) high-powered assault weapon; ten (10) small arms handguns (various makes, models, and calibers); a cache of ammunition (various calibers); a black 2010 Nissan Maxima; a black 2008 BMW 5-Series; a black 2010 GMC Denali; a silver 2007 Mercedes E-Series; a black 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 motorcycle; one (1) 2014 Triple Crown flatbed trailer; two (2) 2010 Sea-Doo jet skis; and seven (7) flat screen televisions (various models and sizes). Getting that fentanyl off the street is a really big deal. To take it one step further, anyone with a criminal history to include drug abuse or alcohol abuse may not even be eligible for public assistance of any kind. He called the number of overdoses scary and said the efforts to curtail illegal drug activity wont stop. 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. According to Sheriff Grady. Crystal River, FL (34429) Today. Voodo Meth Flowchart [Click to enlarge or preview slide show] Polk County, Florida This investigation directly impacts Central Florida as a whole. 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. Northwest Florida / 1 day ago. 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The ring had been importing cocaine and marijuana from Atlanta and Volusia County and selling the drugs here. 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. Mario Alberto Castro Solache, 29, and Pedro Mondragon, 27, drove from North Carolina to Polk County on October 11 to meet with undercover detectives about another fentanyl sale. FOX 51 Gainesville. 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. Marcus, Pressley, and Perez are back on the streets. 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. Marion County Sheriff's Office Makes Major Drug Bust In Ocala. OCALA, Fla. (FOX 35 WOFL) - Ocala police have released a video showing a drug bust. Start at 9:30 if you want to go straight to the Sheriff express his anger over illegal immigrant drug dealers on welfare. Godoy is currently receiving Federal/public assistance. The busts were part of Operation Life Saver, an ongoing effort by the Unified Drug Enforcement Strike Team (UDEST) targeting drug traffickers. Court records show that the twice-divorced Dandridge has been evicted numerous times and has been the subject of several domestic violence injunctions as well as an injunction for repeated violence while dating a 20-year-old. Danielle Campbell, 26, of 9555 Kingsbury Court, Windermere is wanted for Conspiracy to Traffic in Methamphetamine over 28 grams, and Unlawful Use of a Two-Way Communications Device to Facilitate the Commission of a Crime. The facilitatorthen warned the detectives about the risk of overdosing. Joel Tapia is currently receiving Federal/public assistance. 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? Joshua Widdows 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. 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. Market data provided by Factset. He was released from the Manatee County Jail on October 15 after posting a $56,500 bond. Criminal arrest history includes DUI-2000, DWLSR-2007, False name to a LEO- 2003, 2007. FDOC Probation Officers visited the home of Daniel Battisti, located at 11 South Washington, Beverly Hills, as part of a routine probation check. NEVADA DEPUTIES HOSPITALIZED FROM FENTANYL EXPOSURE IN DRUG BUST, 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. Ocala Police Chief Mike Balken said there have been nearly 900 overdoses in the city since mid-2017, with 119 of those people losing their lives. There have been dozens of posts in regards to hand sanitizer(s) and pets. When police were investigating on Monday, they found what they believed to be drug activity, and they were right. All rights reserved. Law enforcement seize 275 marijuana plants in northeast Ocala drug bust By Staff Report September 15, 2021 Local law enforcement agencies seized 275 marijuana plants while investigating power theft at a northeast Ocala residence this week. Robert Douglas, who oversees the unit comprised of local, state and federal law enforcement agents. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW. Thats enough people to fill this room, he said during the press conference. Sheriff Judd is calling for a federal investigation into why illegals and felons that deal in millions of dollars in drugs are able to get a free ride on law abiding citizens tax dollars. All rights reserved. On Tuesday, March 18, 2014, investigators intercepted 44 pounds of methamphetamine at Loves Truck Stop, 1800 Florida 559, in Polk City. 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. Recently, Eric Holder and President Obama announced they want law enforcement agencies to be lenient on drug dealers and individuals arrested for drug offences. The cocaine has a street value of $2 million. 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. [CDATA[ 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 . 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. 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. NOW PLAYING ABOVE. All rights reserved. (Polk County Sheriff's Office). Great Investigation by OPD Major Crimes! K.C. Members of a specialized strike team have taken down two large-scale drug trafficking operations in Marion County. During the investigation, detectives identified two other suspects out of North Carolina. He is pleased with the overall outcome of the investigation but wants answers. 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. 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Investigators searched two different homes last Friday. 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 victim in the shooting originally went to the home to buy some marijuana. 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. Market data provided by Factset. High 79F. Criminal arrest history: 1992-DUI; 2005-Cocaine Trafficking; 2006-Amphetamine or Meth 14 grams or over; Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Sell, Possession of Marijuana over 20 Grams, Keep a Public Structure for Burglary Activity and Paraphernalia. Six drug dealers, four men and two women, were arrested following an United Drug Enforcement Strike Team investigation. 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? 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. "We've made some large seizures, but nothing like this," Strow said. News. 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. SILVER SPRINGS SHORES Drug agents arrested one man and seized drugs, a large amount of cash and multiple guns from his home on Wednesday. Ocala Post - June 18, 2019 55 Beverly Hills/Crystal River On June 14th, 2019, the Citrus County Sheriff's Office Tactical Impact Unit (TIU), in partnership with the Florida Department of Corrections (FDOC) Probation Office, completed the largest drug seizure in the history of the Citrus County Sheriff's Office. Winds WSW at 10 to 20 mph.. . Rinaldi is currently receiving Federal/public assistance. LEE COUNTY, Fla. Deputies arrested six people Wednesday in the largest drug bust to ever hit Lee County. Sheriff Grady Judd promises that he will find the remaining fugitives and lock them up from civilization. Mississippi is currently invoking a state law that will require all welfare recipients to undergo drug testing. 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This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Douglas said its no secret that Marion County has been experiencing an increase in overdoses and his team decided it was time to go after the drug traffickers responsible. The Unified Drug Enforcement Strike Team initiated an investigation that spanned three (3) months. a whopping$1.4 billion worth of cocaine and weed. Speaking from the county's . OCALA - In the boxing ring, when someone takes a shot to the body, it often knocks the wind out of them. 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. Douglas added that in the first quarter of this year, UDEST arrested more than 80 people some of which are listed below with charges ranging from possession to drug trafficking. 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. Citrus County Sheriff's Office makes biggest drug bust in county history. Johnson, 518 Bahia Track Court, was charged with conspiracy to traffic in marijuana and cocaine. 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The owners of Pirate's Cove (3.9 acres of land on the Gulf) say they will try and subdivide the property to build new homes Doctors in Britain reported severe allergic reactions to the COVID-19 vaccine shortly after it had been administered. independent local journalism in Miami. Reach out to your local police department, your sheriffs office, ask for that help. Rojas was in the process of obtaining his U.S. citizenship and is currently receiving Federal/public assistance. Make a one-time donation today for as little as $1. In addition to the thousands of dollars the dealers were making by selling drugs, they were also collecting welfare benefits. 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.". // ]]> 2013 Ocala Post, a subsidiary of Jaguar Media Holdings, LLC. 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"This poison is coming into the country across the border from Mexico, and we are going to continue our investigation into the Mexican drug cartels who are killing innocent people," Judd said in a statement. 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. Tyler Scott is wanted for Possession of Methamphetamine, Sale of Methamphetamine and Own or Rent Structure for Knowingly Selling Drugs. Drugs, guns, and thousands of dollars were seized. OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - A shooting investigation lead Ocala police to uncover an interesting family dynamic. Marion County Sheriff's Office Makes Major Drug Bust In Ocala. OCALA, Fla. (FOX 35 WOFL) - Ocala police have released a video showing a drug bust. 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. Fox News Flash top headlines are here. She has a prior conviction of Conspiracy to Traffic Methamphetamine in 2006 served 3 years in prison and then was deported. The victim in the shooting originally went to the home to buy some marijuana. 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. Jose Godoy, 22, of 1108 Powerline Road, Davenport; Godoy is wanted for Conspiracy to Traffic in Methamphetamine over 14 grams. During a July 13 press conference, officials said Dandridge was arrested outside Pepe's restaurant on West State Road 40 in the Martel area. This afternoon Im at @ocalapd for a press conference with UDEST to speak on the opioid epidemic and the arrest of 83 people involved with drugs in Marion Co. @WCJB20 @MCSOFlorida pic.twitter.com/3qW2x9taCc. 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.. 0:00. Rodriguezalso told detectives he could sell them marijuana, meth and cocaine. Mondragon was released on bond on October 17. Related story: Ocala police uncover drug operation run by father and son during shooting investigation. FIve arrested in Ocala drug bust. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Investigators also learned Lopez and Flores consulted a Voodoo priest who would provide predictions, prophecies and readings regarding the organizations decisions and welfare. // ]]> Ocala, Florida A drug ringleader arrested in Marion Oaks yielded weapons, drugs, and a large sum of cash. 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