Legal Statement. The U.S. Coast Guard announced Thursday that it was offloading a record-shattering amount of cocaine and marijuana at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. 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. There were 16.5 tons of the drug found in . Marcus Starks, 35, of Marion Oaks, the brother of K.C. 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. Do you think Florida should drug test welfare recipients or prevent felons that have been convicted of alcohol or drug related offenses from receiving assistance? 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.] UDEST is a federally funded initiative comprised of local and federal agents from the Marion County Sheriff's Office, Ocala Police Department, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Drug Enforcement Administration . This all went down at two homes in Silver Springs. Reach out to your local police department or sheriffs office and ask for that help. [Ocala Post has included the press conference video in its entirety. Probation officers had communicated their suspicions of illegal activity to TIU, who were standing by as probation searched the residence. Price told investigators that he began selling drugs because he could not find a job and he needed bill money. The UDEST commander cited the recent arrest of 26-year-old Noah Steven Francis, of Summerfield, as one of the biggest his team has made. He was previously in the Marion County jail on charges of aggravated battery, and was arrested for DUI. Diaz and Rodriguez were arrested and transported to the Marion County Jail on Tuesday. 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. The operation also involved educating residents about highly addictive . Last week the U.S. Coast Guard seized what it deemed to be. Rodriguez showed up to the meeting in Polk County with five of the six kilograms. The organization included a network of couriers, managers, distributors and customers. Mondragon was released on bond on October 17. Melonie Holt 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. 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. To keep up with the latest local news subscribe to our TV20 newsletter HERE and receive news straight to your email every morning. She has a prior conviction of Conspiracy to Traffic Methamphetamine in 2006 served 3 years in prison and then was deported. The uncut street value of this amount is approximately $2 million, while the total distributed value is approximately $8 million. 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. Click here to subscribe to our newsletter. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said it was the largest fentanyl bust in the agency's history. 2013 Ocala Post, a subsidiary of Jaguar Media Holdings, LLC. 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. 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. He had two kilos hidden in a Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal box and three kilos concealed in a yellow Igloo cooler. 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." 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. She is currently back in the U.S. and receiving Federal/assistance. They were charged with marijuana cultivation, while Diaz was additionally charged with trafficking in cannabis. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Others arrested were Steven J. ]. #breakingnews #florida. Images: 9 arrested in Ocala drug bust. of cocaine valued at over 1.5 million dollars floating in the #FloridaKeys. Balken also sent out a message to those who are struggling with drug addiction. 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. Sources said the group has also been known to host illegal poker games with other associates. 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. Drug ringleader busted in Marion Oaks. Ortiz-Hernandez was the currier hauling the 44 pounds of meth he was arrested at Loves Truck Stop on Tuesday, March 18, 2014. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Starks, was charged with Trafficking in Oxycodone and Possession of Cocaine. The investigation peaked on July 9 when agents with the Unified Drug Enforcement Strike Team arrested the drug ring's leader, Gerald D. Dandridge, and his suspected accomplice, James Johnson, 51 of Silver Springs Shores. Taking this much Fentanyl off the streets was a huge win for the Unified Drug Enforcement Strike Team in Marion County and Ocala because we prevented countless overdose deaths thats caused by this deadly drug, Douglas said. RELATED STORY: Ocala police investigating yet another shooting, detectives say interviews are crucial. Researchers from the University of Arizona, in collaboration with Stony Brook University and Wake Forest School of Medicine, analyzed blood samples from COVID patient Florida - In May, Gov. (Fox News). "This shows drug dealers here we mean business," Dean said. Marion County Sheriff's Office Makes Major Drug Bust In Ocala. According to Sheriff Grady. Polk County, Florida Sheriff Grady Judd is demanding answers. 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. It all stemmed from a shooting on Sunday. He was released from the Manatee County Jail on October 15 after posting a $56,500 bond. 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. 29, 2021 at 10:55 AM PDT POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - The Polk County Sheriff's Office had a huge win with the largest meth seizure in county history. 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Many who have applied for unemployment since the "outbreak" of COVID-19 still have not received any benefits. Rojas was in the process of obtaining his U.S. citizenship and is currently receiving Federal/public assistance. Drugs, guns, and thousands of dollars were seized. The victim in the shooting originally went to the home to buy some marijuana. 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? FIve arrested in Ocala drug bust. Speaking from the county's . Douglas said the most important seizures involve Fentanyl, an opioid used as a pain medication and recreational drug thats frequently connected to overdoses. Florida Gov. Northwest Florida / 1 day ago. UNIFIED DRUG ENFORCEMENT STRIKE TEAM . Starks is being held on $121,000 bond while Price is being held on $135,500 bond. 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