Two children, ages 1 and 3, were removed from a residence and placed into DCF custody. Drugs, guns, and thousands of dollars were seized. pic.twitter.com/ih10AhQAlx. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. The cocaine has a street value of $2 million. Rojas was in the process of obtaining his U.S. citizenship and is currently receiving Federal/public assistance. He was released from the Manatee County Jail on October 15 after posting a $56,500 bond. Ma-Concepcion Lopez, 38, of 2322 View Way, Lakeland, claims she is married to Rojas. (Fox News). The Polk County Sheriff's Office had received information that an international drug trafficking organization was trafficking fentanyl from Mexico to the city of Bradenton and then to Polk County. Danielle Campbell is currently receiving Federal/public assistance. "We've made some large seizures, but nothing like this," Strow said. The commander of the Unified Drug Enforcement Strike Team in Marion County sent a clear message during a press conference Wednesday afternoon his agents are targeting drug traffickers and taking dangerous and illegal narcotics off the streets at a rapid pace. The Florida Department of Health in Citrus County (DOH-Citrus) advises residents living in homes with private wells affected by floodwaters to take precautions against Doctors say they are now being threatened with fines and revocation of their medical license if they speak to the media about COVID-19 "vaccines." Copyright 2021 WCJB. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Douglas added that in the first quarter of this year, UDEST arrested more than 80 people some of which are listed below with charges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. Both deputies recovered. Thats enough people to fill this room, he said during the press conference. 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. All rights reserved. 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. [CDATA[ Rodriguez showed up to the meeting in Polk County with five of the six kilograms. He suggested wearing a mask and gloves, and that they drink milk before ingesting the drug to help with feelings of tightness in their chests. 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. 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Become a member to support the independent voice of South Florida 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. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW. Robert Douglas, who oversees the unit comprised of local, state and federal law enforcement agents. 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). 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. the largest drug seizures in United States history," U.S. Attorney for the . 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. Castro Solache and Mondragon are charged with conspiracy to traffic in fentanyl. By. Published July 4, 2018. Criminal Arrest History: 2003-Burglary, Grand Theft, Criminal Mischief, Theft of Fire Extinguisher, Burglary Conveyance, Shoplifting, 2003-Felony Criminal Mischief and 2004- Felony Criminal Mischief. Members of a specialized strike team have taken down two large-scale drug trafficking operations in Marion County. Tyler Scott is wanted for Possession of Methamphetamine, Sale of Methamphetamine and Own or Rent Structure for Knowingly Selling Drugs. Great Investigation by OPD Major Crimes! Crystal River, FL (34429) Today. independent local journalism in Miami. 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. Ron DeSantis said the bust marked the biggest drug seizure in the county's history. RELATED STORY: Ocala police investigating yet another shooting, detectives say interviews are crucial. 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 Unified Drug Enforcement Strike Team (UDEST) is an initiative of the North Florida High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA). After the deal went bad, he found his way to the hospital for treatment of his non-life threatening injuries where police were able to interview him. Criminal Arrest History: DUI in 2013. 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. 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. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. More . 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. 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. In addition to the thousands of dollars the dealers were making by selling drugs, they were also collecting welfare benefits. 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. Ocala Police Chief Mike Balken spoke about this drug epidemic in the city during the press conference. // ]]> 2013 Ocala Post, a subsidiary of Jaguar Media Holdings, LLC. 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. OCALA - In the boxing ring, when someone takes a shot to the body, it often knocks the wind out of them. 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. Beverly Hills/Crystal River On June 14th, 2019, the Citrus County Sheriffs 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 Sheriffs Office. 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. Reporter. He had two kilos hidden in a Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal box and three kilos concealed in a yellow Igloo cooler. 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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, Florida A drug ringleader arrested in Marion Oaks yielded weapons, drugs, and a large sum of cash. 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. When police were investigating on Monday, they found what they believed to be drug activity, and they were right. OCALA, Fla. (FOX 35 WOFL) - Ocala police have released a video showing a drug bust. Last week the U.S. Coast Guard seized what it deemed to be. The residents, 32-year-old Sylvester Welcome and 27-year-old Sharla Welcome, as well as 36-year-old Daniel Harshman, were all arrested. (DEA). Recently, Eric Holder and President Obama announced they want law enforcement agencies to be lenient on drug dealers and individuals arrested for drug offences. 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. Widdows and Scott were known to associate with Matthew Tutt, the man responsible for shooting and severely injuring two PCSO deputies in June 2010. Mississippi is currently invoking a state law that will require all welfare recipients to undergo drug testing. Many who have applied for unemployment since the "outbreak" of COVID-19 still have not received any benefits. A search of court records did not return any prior arrests for Pressley. Ocala Newspaper - News without hiding the truth, 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.] UNIFIED DRUG ENFORCEMENT STRIKE TEAM . Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. 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. Six drug dealers, four men and two women, were arrested following an United Drug Enforcement Strike Team investigation. Starks is being held on $121,000 bond while Price is being held on $135,500 bond. "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. 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. 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. Getting that fentanyl off the street is a really big deal. Balken also sent out a message to those who are struggling with drug addiction. Related story: Ocala police uncover drug operation run by father and son during shooting investigation. News. The facilitatorthen warned the detectives about the risk of overdosing. Collectively, the street value of these illegal substances is estimated to be $970,000, the largest street value seizure in the agencys history. The quantity of the drug was enough to kill 2.7 million people. 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. Over the years, illegal drugs lots of them have been seized or discovered off Florida's shorelines. Pressleys name was not named in the search warrant; she was just an added bonus that happened to be present due to the fact she is in a relationship with Marcus. Mondragon, 34, of 600 S.W. Dandridge faces one first-degree felony charge of conspiracy to traffic in cocaine, and conspiracy to traffic in marijuana and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, both second-degree felonies. 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. It all stemmed from a shooting on Sunday. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. She is currently back in the U.S. and receiving Federal/assistance. 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. Kirkland has been charged with attempted murder, and a number of other drug related charges. It reduced overdoes deaths and it really keeps our citizens healthy to keep that off the streets. This may be the biggest meth bust in American history . 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. 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. He was previously in the Marion County jail on charges of aggravated battery, and was arrested for DUI. Marcus Starks, 35, of Marion Oaks, the brother of K.C. Sheriff Judd wants to know how an illegal Mexican of whom is a convicted felon was able to cross over the border making reentry into the United States, travel to Florida, then walk into a public assistance office where she was able to obtain welfare. Joel Tapia, 30, of 2015 Adair Road, Davenport is charged with Conspiracy to Traffic Methamphetamine over 14 grams, a first degree felony, mandating a three year minimum mandatory sentence; Trafficking in Methamphetamine over 14 grams; Unlawful Use of a Two-Way Communications Device to Facilitate the Commission of a Crime. Undercover detectives arranged to purchase fentanyl from an unidentified source in Mexico for $24,000 per kilo. 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. Marcus, Pressley, and Perez are back on the streets. The high-volume of drug trafficking bought Dandridge a lifestyle flashy enough to "pop up on the radar screen." During the investigation, detectives identified two other suspects out of North Carolina. The operation also involved educating residents about highly addictive . 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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.". Copyright 2021 WCJB. K.C. 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. 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 Local law enforcement agencies seized 275 marijuana plants while investigating power theft at a northeast Ocala residence this week. Operation Body Shot delivered more than a one-two punch: In all, there have been 11 arrests, with more pending. 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. Start at 9:30 if you want to go straight to the Sheriff express his anger over illegal immigrant drug dealers on welfare. Tapia has Prior convictions of: Resist Officer W/O Violence- 2010. Legal Statement. Many Florida officials and legislators feel that Florida should follow Mississippis lead, however some residents are not convinced it is the right move and fear it will open the door for profiling. Experts say if a recipient has nothing to hide; then what would a welfare recipient need to be worried about? Coast guard members work to free the entangled turtle from the bundles of drugs. 0. Reach out for help, he said. Voodo Meth Flowchart [Click to enlarge or preview slide show] Polk County, Florida This investigation directly impacts Central Florida as a whole. Capone" and "one minute to pray, a second to die" on his right arm. Fox News Flash top headlines are here. 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. Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. 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. Strow estimates the ring has been responsible for distributing 20 kilograms, or about 40 pounds, of cocaine each week in Marion County. Starks, 42, of Marion Oaks, was charged with Selling Cocaine (x3), Possession of Cocaine (x3), Trafficking in Oxycodone, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon (x2), and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. At the time of his arrest in 1997, authorities had 250 audiotapes of wiretapped telephone conversations between Dandridge and his suppliers and distributors. With a search warrant in hand, detectives, along with probation officers, entered the home and found 167 grams of methamphetamine, 100.2 grams of cocaine, 691 tablets of prescription drug cyclobenzaprine, 89 tablets of prescription drug tizanidine, 60 pills of MDMA/Molly, 1,960 grams of leaf cannabis and 30.1 pounds of processed cannabis wax, totaling 34.3 pounds of cannabis. Criminal arrest history includes DUI-2000, DWLSR-2007, False name to a LEO- 2003, 2007. 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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. The uncut street value of this amount is approximately $2 million, while the total distributed value is approximately $8 million. Now retired, Deputy Paul Fairbanks was shot three times, and Deputy Mike Braswell was shot four times. Probation officers had communicated their suspicions of illegal activity to TIU, who were standing by as probation searched the residence. Laura Byrnes covers the State Road 200 Corridor for The Leader. In February, detectives intercepted a $200,170 cash delivery meant to pay for methamphetamine from a courier. 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. Voodo Meth Flowchart [Click to enlarge or preview slide show]Polk County, Florida This investigation directly impacts Central Florida as a whole. Reach out to your local police department, your sheriffs office, ask for that help. 38th Ave., lives in a mobile home park just west of I-75 between State Road 200 and State Road 40. Godoy is currently receiving Federal/public assistance. A second mate and a crew member have been arrested in the massive bust. That's exactly what investigators were hoping would happen when they KO'd the largest drug trafficking ring in Marion County's history. 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