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. The victim in the shooting originally went to the home to buy some marijuana. Maria Lopez Ontiveros, aka Mariana Alvear, 33, of 2322 View Way, Lakeland is being detained for deportation. A second mate and a crew member have been arrested in the massive bust. He was convicted in 1997 of running a $3 million drug distribution network that featured a number of family members and his girlfriend. 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. Investigators also learned Lopez and Flores consulted a Voodoo priest who would provide predictions, prophecies and readings regarding the organizations decisions and welfare. OCALA, Fla. (FOX 35 WOFL) - Ocala police have released a video showing a drug bust. 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." While investigators were on scene, another team of probation officers and detectives executed a search warrant at 726 N. Griffith Ave, Crystal River. 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. 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. Starks, was charged with Trafficking in Oxycodone and Possession of Cocaine. "We've made some large seizures, but nothing like this," Strow said. 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. They were charged with marijuana cultivation, while Diaz was additionally charged with trafficking in cannabis. 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. If convicted, he faces up to 105 years in prison. Also known as J. Felix Mondragonnunez and Duque Nunez Gonzalo, among other aliases, Mondragon was arrested for conspiracy to traffic in marijuana and is being held on $500,000 bond. On Tuesday, agents of the Unified Drug Enforcement Strike Team (UDEST) arrested 49-year-old Alexis Diaz of North West Palm and 60-year-old Rigoberto Rodriguez of Miami after being called to investigate power theft at 6659 NE 9th Street Road. Two children, ages 1 and 3, were removed from a residence and placed into DCF custody. // ]]> Ocala, Florida A drug ringleader arrested in Marion Oaks yielded weapons, drugs, and a large sum of cash. Both men are due back in court on October 19 at 9 a.m., according to jail records. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ocala-legacy. Crystal River -- Three days of Christmas celebrations being hosted by Crystal River on the downtown square will begin on Friday, December 3, 2021, Are you a single person looking to meet a friend, maybe find love? FIve arrested in Ocala drug bust. ]. Fred Hiers. In addition to the thousands of dollars the dealers were making by selling drugs, they were also collecting welfare benefits. The 238-pound, 5-foot, 11-inch Dandridge sports a variety of tatoos, including the word "outlaw" on his stomach and "in memory of W.D. 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. There had been a number of burglaries in the area. 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.". Voodo Meth Flowchart [Click to enlarge or preview slide show]Polk County, Florida This investigation directly impacts Central Florida as a whole. 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? On Tuesday, March 18, 2014, investigators intercepted 44 pounds of methamphetamine at Loves Truck Stop, 1800 Florida 559, in Polk City. 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. All rights reserved. When there was no answer, agents approached the metal building in the back and heard voices and doors slamming inside, as well as the odor of raw marijuana. Copyright 2021 WCJB. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said it was the largest fentanyl bust in the agency's history. 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. 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. //