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The investigation at times required detectives to travel throughout the state of Florida, and as far away as Georgia. #OnePillCanKillhttps://t.co/jnaU777vfu pic.twitter.com/9cjPxFdps0. 2023 FOX Television Stations, until THU 4:00 AM EST, Coastal Volusia County, Baby dolphin injured after getting caught in crab trap now thriving at SeaWorld Orlando, SeaWorld Orlando offering free beer to eligible park guests, WATCH: Manatee rescued after getting stuck in mud banks of Florida river, Sarah Boone case: Attorney plans to argue battered spouse defense in 2020 death of Boone's boyfriend, Porn actor Ron Jeremy mentally incompetent to stand trial on rape counts, National Hurricane Center tracking rare wintertime disturbance over North Atlantic Ocean, Recognize them? 0. RUSK COUNTY, Wis. (WQOW) - One of the eleven people charged in a major drug bust in Rusk County is going to prison. (Angela Jacobs, WFTV.com/WFTV). The Lake County Sheriff's Office arrested a "high-level" drug dealer and recovered $30,000 worth of ecstasy, marijuana, cocaine and guns during a raid Thursday in Groveland, deputies said. Lake County is included in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area. Investigators said they found three homes in the area used to dry and process marijuana. Dec 10, 2016 at 9:44 am. READ: Floridas 15-week abortion law is unconstitutional, judge rules, That amount of fentanyl could literally kill thousands, Lake County Sheriff Peyton Grinnell said during a press conference Thursday announcing the results of Operation Sneak-A-Peak.. Copyright 2023 WLS-TV. LAKE COUNTY, Fla. - Deputies said they uncovered a nearly $300,000 drug trafficking operation and booked 27 people on drug-related charges, which reportedly makes this the largest fentanyl bust in . As of the 2020 census, the population was 383,956. U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency officials have filed a criminal complaint against four South Carolina men accused of operating a "clandestine" drug . The Lake County Sheriff's Office arrested seven people Monday after learning about the intent to purchase cocaine and marijuana. They avoid the costs that legitimate growers have to encumber by stealing water, avoiding taxes, and not complying with any regulations," Sheriff Brian Martin said in a statement. In early 2021, the Polk County Sheriff's Office High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force (HIDTA) and the Department of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) initiated a joint investigation of a drug trafficking organization with ties to the Juarez Mexican Drug Cartel. The Groveland Police Department makes huge narcotics bust during a routine traffic stop. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. He was apprehended a short distance away and arrested on a felony drug possession warrant, according to LCNA. Authorities also discovered an estimated 11 pounds of substances suspected of being marijuana and marijuana wax, an undisclosed amount of fentanyl-laced ecstasy with capsules to consume it, $80,000 in cash, drug sales notes and scales in the common area of the residence, according to the complaint. 16, INCLUDING PRETEEN, ARRESTED IN DRUG BUST. During two recent undercover drug stings, Lake County sheriff's detectives seized five vehicles, more than $10,000 dollars and sizable portions of illegal narcotics. PAINESVILLE, Ohio (WOIO) - The Lake County Narcotics Agency confirmed three people were arrested in a Painesville drug bust with the assistance of a SWAT . Lake County authorities have arrested numerous people and confiscated staggering amounts of contraband amid a four-month investigation into what has turned out to be the largest fentanyl bust in the history of the county, according to the Sheriff's Office. LAKE COUNTY, IL A 38-year-old Lake Villa man is behind bars on a $750,000 bail after authorities found nearly three kilograms of cocaine and a semi-automatic gun in his apartment last week, authorities said. At a home on Golden Pond Drive near . Investigators also found over $12,000 in cash and 13 firearms in the vehicles, 3 of which were stolen. . During the bust, authorities also arrested 52-year-old Salvador Diaz Maciel at one of the homes. Copyright 2023 ClickOrlando.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. 2022 Cox Media Group. Last year, the Special Investigation Group (SIG) seized nearly 70 pounds of powder cocaine, over 11 pounds of methamphetamine, over three pounds of heroin, nearly eight pounds of ketamine, over five pounds of illegally trafficked cannabis and hundreds of grams of crack cocaine, ecstasy and fentanyl, according to the sheriff's office. He said the network of suppliers and dealers traded in methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine, fentanyl and marijuana. A man and woman were arrested following a yearlong drug investigation that yielded 2 pounds of fentanyl, 8 pounds of cocaine and $218,000 in cash, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office. The Grays Harbor Drug Task Force made an arrest at a South Aberdeen business for an employee selling drugs at work. He was not found in the initial roundup, but Grinnell said warrant investigators were actively seeking him and 22 others. Authorities said the charges involve the possession and sale of a multitude of illicit drugs, including heroin, which has caused an epidemic of overdoses and deaths throughout Lake County and the nation. Jun 22, 2016 at 7:03 pm. Notable arrests included Jykez Jackson, 19, who is accused of trafficking meth, heroin and fentanyl in south Lake County; Alphonsa Williams, 29, who allegedly operated out of Wildwood; Valentino Knowles, 30, charged with trafficking cocaine in Leesburg; and Omar Aviles-Lopez, 43, and Julio Gonzales-Pabon, 25, two Osceola residents accused of supplying cocaine to Knowles. Maciel was booked into the Lake County Correctional Facility on suspicion of illegal cultivation and processing of marijuana. According to detectives, the seized drugs had a collective street value of $36,170. Detectives seized more than 3 pounds of fentanyl along with 22 pounds of meth, 15 pounds of marijuana, 2 pounds of cocaine, over 5 ounces of heroin and smaller amounts of other drugs. Gernes has since posted $100,000 conditional bail. Its county seat is Tavares, and its largest city is Clermont. Groveland Officers made contact with the occupants of the vehicle and upon doing [] June 30, 2022, 4:24 PM. Dora with street values of hundreds of thousands of dollars. As a result of the raid, detectives arrested 38-year-old Anthony Kemp and 32-year-old Candy Richardson. . This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. She graduated from UCF and returned to Central Florida after working in Colorado. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph.. Tonight Incriminating Google searches revealed in missing MA mom case, Texas man pleads guilty in $1.6M nationwide romance scam plot. . He added that hes proud of the investigators for taking out a large chunk of central Floridas drug supply network in the arrest. / CBS San Francisco. On Wednesday, a total of 38 people were arrested facing a total of 44 felony drug and weapons charges. "Mr. Later that day, deputies served a search warrant at all three homes. According to deputies, the seized cannabis had an approximate value of $7 million. Lindenhurst Man Faces Charges After Home Invasion, Shooting, Co-Working Business Planned For Grayslake, Medline, Grayslake Chamber Of Commerce Receive EDC Awards, Lake Co. Deputies Issue 42 Tickets, Arrest 3 During Holiday Detail, 2023 Income Tax Season Opens In IL: When To File 2022 Returns With IRS, McHenry Woman Nabbed For Intimidation: Lake County Sheriff's Blotter, Check Out These Homes For Sale In Grayslake, Grayslake Woman's Non-Profit Brings Hope, Ornaments To Sick Patients, Chicago-Area Food Pantries See Spike In Visits Over Past Year, Lindenhurst Breast Cancer Patient Honored During Bears Game, 80 Years Later, Grayslake Sailor Killed At Pearl Harbor Laid To Rest. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the investigation, which involved the FBI, DEA, and multiple other state and federal agencies, uncovered a "complex" methamphetamine distribution scheme. Charges filed against 23-year-old Noah Gernes say deputies executed a search warrant at a Lake City residence in the 500 block of North Lakeshore Dr. on November 23. Thirteen people were arrested as suspects of a drug trafficking organization that distributes fentanyl and cocaine, according to the Orange County Sheriffs Office. TAVARES The Lake County Sheriff's Office announced a large-scale drug bust Friday after a two-day roundup resulting in 47 arrests, with 23 others still to come. Tristan Bofinger, 25, is charged with aggravated drug trafficking . "These pushers of poison, they know what they're doing," he said. Multiple local and federal law-enforcement agencies assisted with the investigation . VIDEO: Undercover operation leads to record-setting fentanyl bust in Lake County A record-setting drug bust has led to more than a dozen arrests in Lake County, and deputies say there could be more to come. The investigation resulted in drug-related charges for 27 people, including the three primary targets. Lake County Leader | April 26, 2022 9:35 AM. Anyone with additional information about the case is asked to call the Roadmap Task Force or Marijuana Enforcement Unit of the Lake County Sheriff's Office at 707-262-4200. On Tuesday, the Lake County Sheriff's Office Roadmap Taskforce and Marijuana Enforcement Unit were investigating reports of water theft in the area of Henderson Drive in Clearlake Oaks, not far from the shores of Clear Lake. VIDEO: Undercover operation leads to record-setting fentanyl bust in Lake County. VIDEO: Undercover operation leads to record-setting fentanyl bust in Lake County. Lake County is a county in the central portion of the U.S. state of Florida. All rights reserved. "The seizure of seven thousand six hundred pounds is the single largest seizure of processed marijuana by the Lake County Sheriff's Office, to date," deputies said in a statement. As of Monday afternoon, the man was in custody in . - Lake County Sheriff Don Bell announced in a Tuesday morning press release that his department made a pair of drug . | Trust Index: Do COVID booster shots make you more susceptible to the virus? Five people were arrested Friday after a search of a Lake County home yielded drugs, cash and ammunition, according to the Sheriff's Office. A 24-year-old man was arrested at 9:46 a.m. Jan. 8 for disorderly conduct, domestic assault and assault on the 2100 block of South Sixth Street. Grinnell said these operations and others over the year targeted dealers because addicts are not typically the villains in drug rings. All Rights Reserved. Deputies said an investigation revealed that . The cost of housing across the country has skyrocketed over the past year. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2022 WOIO. "But we will.". The undercover operation led to the recovery of more than four pounds of fentanyl, 22 pounds of methamphetamine, and 13 firearms. Nov. 25YORK COUNTY, S.C. York County, SC. LAKE COUNTY, Fla. - Deputies said they uncovered a nearly $300,000 drug trafficking operation and booked 27 people on drug-related charges, which reportedly makes this the largest fentanyl bust in Lake County history. 22, 2022 at 7:51 PM PDT. Mount Dora, Tavares and Leesburg and the Lake County Sheriff's Office. Gregory Jones, 42, of Gary, faces pending charges in Lake Superior Court, including possession and dealing heroin and cocaine, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Department. (Lake County Sheriff's Office) Grinnell said that after this, undercover agents will take some time to rest with their families before rejoining the team and preparing for new operations. Apt #202 in Lake Wales, where they found another pound of cocaine . Charles Allen Cuz Carter, 50, of 2449 Bracknell Forest Trail in Tavares, is being held without bond after being charged with trafficking large quantities of cocaine and fentanyl, racketeering, unlawful use of a two-way communication device and a handful of probation violations. Lake County Drug Task Force seized $100,000 in marijuana. Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live. Brenda Argueta is a digital journalist who joined ClickOrlando.com in March 2021. Drug agents in York County, South Carolina seized more than 65 pounds of fentanyl, and cocaine, meth and guns, and arrested several people in massive raid. AUBURN Police arrested four men at 2 a.m. Monday in a small house on Lake Auburn Avenue and charged them with a variety of drug and weapons violations following an investigation. First published on February 11, 2022 / 5:57 PM. By Frank Abderholden. According to evidence presented at the sentencing hearing, Walker was the leader and organizer of a drug conspiracy in Lake County that imported more than 100 kilograms of methamphetamine, over 50 kilograms of cocaine, over 1 kilogram of heroin, and over 50 kilograms of marijuana. Federal and Lake County officials on Tuesday recovered approximately 1,300 grams - 1.3 kilograms - of a white powdery substance believed to be cocaine at the Beach Park public storage facility . Today's takedown marks the latest major drug bust in the OAG's Suburban and Upstate Response to the Growing Epidemic (SURGE) Initiative, a law enforcement effort that brings together state and local law enforcement to target New York's growing and often violent heroin, opioid, and narcotics trafficking networks.. According to a press release . In a car outside a house in the 100 block of Putnam . By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. Deputies reported finding over a pound of hallucinogenic mushrooms spread out in each of the mens bedrooms. Joint operation leads to largest fentanyl bust in Lake County history "Operation Sneak-A-Peak" was a joint investigation between undercover agents from the Lake County Sheriffs Office, surrounding local agencies, Homeland Security, the DEA, and the FBI. Gernes was arraigned in Wabasha County Court on one count of felony First-degree sales Tuesday. Cliff Desmond Sneak Johnson, 40, of 906 Chelsea Ave. in Fruitland Park, was charged with 21 felonies and two misdemeanors relating to the possession and trafficking of fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana, Adderall, Alprazolam, and Oxycodone, along with racketeering, possession of a firearm by a felon, resisting without violence, and use of a two-way communications device to facilitate a felony. 3. Another male took off as the SWAT unit approached the home, said LCNA. LAKE COUNTY, Fla. A man and woman were arrested following a yearlong drug investigation that yielded 2 pounds of fentanyl, 8 pounds of cocaine and $218,000 in cash, according to the Lake County Sheriffs Office. Charges filed against 23-year-old Noah Gernes say deputies executed a search warrant at a Lake City . TOOELE, Utah (ABC4) - A man who is residing in the U.S. illegally according to police has been arrested after a drug bust on Wednesday. 22 people arrested in undercover drug operation in Lake County. Richardson was arrested and faces charges of trafficking in cocaine over 400 grams and trafficking of fentanyl over 28 grams. Nearly $5 million worth of illegal drugs were seized in Lake County, Illinois last year. They also seized four vehicles, 13 firearms and $12,000 in cash. Deputies said they uncovered a nearly $300,000 drug trafficking operation and booked 27 people on drug-related charges, which reportedly makes this the largest fentanyl bust in Lake County history. Grinnell added that its the seventh large-scale operation the county has conducted since announcing a hardline stance on drugs in a viral online video in 2017. Apr 13, 2005 at 11:00 pm. He said informants have reported to deputies that more and more dealers and suppliers are hesitant to move either heroin or fentanyl due to the string of arrests. Court documents indicate a Wabasha County Sheriffs Office Detective will plan to testify that the items seized in the raid indicate drug sales. 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A federal grand jury in South Carolina has indicted four York County men connected to an October drug bust that netted the largest fentanyl seizure in York County history, court documents show . On Tuesday the . On November 14, 2019 at approximately 9:04 p.m., Officers with the Groveland Police Department conducted a traffic stop in the area of State Road 50 and Montevista Road. LAKE WALES, Fla. Thirty-two people are facing dozens of charges following a $283,000 drug trafficking bust in Polk County, the sheriff's office said. Lake County Arrest Info. 3 arrested in Painesville drug bust with SWAT unit, U.S. The warrants are the result of a year-end drug sweep that involved long-term investigatory efforts carried out by the Lake County Drug Task Force and their law enforcement partners throughout the last year, authorities said. Oct 16, 2017 at 2:18 pm. Get todays headlines in minutes with Your Florida Daily: Copyright 2022 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved. Andrew Smurph Woodruff, 37, of 5616 Galloping Drive in Apopka, was charged with trafficking large quantities of fentanyl and methamphetamine, racketeering, and unlawful use of a two-way communication device. Photos: Lake County Sheriff Office makes drug bust. Two were arrested after a search warrant for illegal . Police held a briefing on Monday to share information on the drugs and weapons seizure. A record-setting drug bust has led to more than a dozen arrests in Lake County, and deputies say there could be more to come. Gernes and a man identified as his roommate were home at the time of the raid. Authorities were able to seize 11.5 pounds of methamphetamine, one pound of cocaine, 40 grams . Among the busts, officials said SIG seized 54 illegally possessed firearms, dismantled a street gang and prevented bloodshed by stopping two-drive by shootings that has been ordered by a gang.". LAKE COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - Police seized 5,000 tablets of fentanyl, among other drugs, during a bust in Lake County on Friday. Following a 16-month undercover investigation, Polk County Sheriff's Office undercover Narcotics detectives and the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force made 29 arrests in the Lake Wales area and obtained three arrest warrants related to the trafficking, sale, and possession of illegal narcotics. Source: Lake County Sheriff's Office. May 4, 2021. The charges resulted from the operation dubbed "Close to Home," which was . The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency now has gotten involved in an October drug bust in York County, S.C., that officials describe as the largest ever. Hes being held in the Lake County Jail on $25,000 bond. To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com. Sheriff's SWAT teams raided another suspect's house four times over the years, Grinnell said. Evidence related to an ongoing drug investigation was seized during a search of the home, said LCNA. 1:07. Compared to Gladwin County's three registered labs from 2005 and 2011, Midland County's five registered labs from 2011 to 2014, Mescota . New Smyrna Beach, Ormond Beach, Edgewater, South Daytona and Holly . LAKE COUNTY, FL - The Lake County Sheriff's Office initiated Operation Basic Training during recent months, which was a joint investigation into a drug-trafficking organization operating throughout Central Florida. The drugs accumulated nearly $300,000 of street value with over 43 pounds of drugs contained in four vehicles. The Lake County Sheriff's Narcotics Task Force this week seized 138 marijuana plants, 9 pounds of processed pot, 6 pounds of methamphetamine valued at over $270,000, several . A total of 74 suspected drug dealers now face charges, according to the Orlando Sentinel. Marshals offer reward for help catching accused Cleveland drug dealer, 2 people shot at store on Clevelands West Side, Multiple teenagers arrested in Parma for stealing cars, fleeing police, Single-engine plane crashes in Geauga County, U.S. Secretary of Commerce meets with Cleveland minority business owners, Closed Captioning/Audio Description Problems. Expand. Detectives credited the success of the operation to the hard work, dedication, and inter-agency cooperation between the partners of the County-City Investigative Bureau, which includes the Clermont, Leesburg, Eustis, and Mount Dora police departments, as well as the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Office of the State Attorney for the 5th Judicial Circuit. A Texas man is facing drug charges after a Lake County Sheriff's canine discovers over two kilograms of cocaine during a traffic stop in Waukegan Friday afternoon.Lake County News-Sun Drug cartel linked to 600-pound marijuana bust in Round Lake Park, police say. Multiple local and federal law-enforcement agencies assisted with the investigation, dubbed Operation Sneak-A-Peek. The probe began in February when detectives developed information on the three main targets, who were arrested June 22. A record-setting drug bust has led to more than a dozen arrests in Lake County, and deputies say there could be more to come. LAKE COUNTY, Ind. 1 min read. VOLUSIA COUNTY, FL - A drug trafficking organization distributing heroin and fentanyl in Volusia and Lake counties has been dismantled after a six-month investigation that culminated in a series of arrests and seizures of cash and drugs at locations across both counties. | Become a News 6 Insider (its free!)]. Lake Havasu City, AZ (86403) Today. MISSOULA, Mont. The network was uncovered over the course of two operations called Operation CELL Block, standing for Clermont, Eustis, Leesburg and the Lake County Sheriffs Office, and Operation Pull the Plug, referring to a street name for drug dealers. Cliff "Sneak" Johnson, 40, Charles "Cuz" Carter, 50, and Andrew "Smurph" Woodruff, 37 are accused of dealing and transporting various drugs that originated in Mexico. Practically 30 arrests made in largest fentanyl bust in Lake County historical past, sheriff says. If you need help with the Public File, call 407-291-6000. Isom was arrested and faces several charges, including tampering with physical evidence, trafficking in cocaine over 400 grams and trafficking in fentanyl over 28 grams. Using what it called the "largest wiretap in Polk County history," the Polk County Sheriff's Office . CLERMONT, Fla. - Two people are behind bars after authorities in Lake County found drugs and firearms during a drug bust at a Clermont home. According to deputies, the seized cannabis had an approximate value of $7 million. Those arrested . CLEARLAKE OAKS, Lake County (CBS SF) Authorities in Lake County this week located more than 2,000 plants and over 7,500 pounds of processed marijuana in what sheriff's deputies billed as the single largest seizure in county history. According to a press release from the Lake County Sheriff's Office, the individuals seen above have been served with arrest warrants or are currently being sought by law enforcement. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. Sheriffs Office spokesman Lt. John Herrell pointed out that one man, Joseph Kramer, 28, was out of jail on bond for armed robbery and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Lake City, MN ( KROC-AM News )- A Lake City man is facing a felony drug sale charge after the Wabasha County Sheriff's Office reported seizing large quantities of hallucinogenic mushrooms and marijuana wax and other drugs including fentanyl. Lake Worth police made a drug bust on Friday, May 20, which is the department's largest in history. During the search, deputies said they found a 12 gauge shotgun, 2,326 plants and about 7,600 pounds of processed marijuana, much of it ready for sale. Law enforcement agencies from throughout the region converged Monday to serve warrants on three Polson homes as part of a drug investigation. PAINESVILLE, Ohio (WOIO) - The Lake County Narcotics Agency confirmed three people were arrested in a Painesville drug bust with the assistance of a SWAT unit. Law enforcement from the Clermont, Eustis, and . Sunny. Lake City, MN (KROC-AM News)-A Lake City man is facing a felony drug sale charge after the Wabasha County Sheriffs Office reported seizing large quantities of hallucinogenic mushrooms and marijuana wax and other drugs including fentanyl. Jul 16, 2019 Jul 16, 2019 Updated Jul 16, 2019 A pair of ATF special agents were injured in a shooting, while 15 people were arrested during a large-scale, multi-jurisdictional drug bust Tuesday . The Polk County Sheriff's Office said the investigation started in September 2020, when 32-year-old Demarcus Jefferson crashed his . LAKE COUNTY, IL A 38-year-old Lake Villa man is behind bars on a $750,000 bail after authorities found nearly three kilograms of cocaine and a semi-automatic gun in his apartment last week . Deputies say all but nine of a total of 27 suspects have been taken into custody. Copyright 2023 WLS-TV. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Along with their two-day roundup, detectives served six search warrants, seized five vehicles, confiscated more than $10,000 and seized thousands of dollars worth of drugs. Drug bust uncovers enough fentanyl to kill 800K people. The federal Drug Enforcement Administration recorded seven registered labs in its National Clandestine Laboratory Register for Clare County from 2006 to 2012, four in Harrison, one in Clare and two in Lake. "You can't negotiate with them, and that's why we go after (them).". In Lake County, the four-month-long drug investigation concerned 9 completely different companies and was referred to as operation Sneak-A-Peek named after the primary suspect brokers realized about-Cliff Johnson. at 160 Serenity Blvd. We will continue our efforts against large-scale illegal operations such as this one.". 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