Galvan returned from Cuba aboard the Blanchie III and was the first Cuban-American to announce that Cuba had opened the harbor to the Freedom Flotilla. Police in Florida arrested two men this week after discovering large amounts of cash, marijuana, and illegally harvested lobsters in their vehicle. Fentanyl, often used to lace other drugs, is considered the deadliest drug in America, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. At the 11th avenue location, detectives found Marijuana, Oxycontin, crack cocaine, drug paraphernalia and another handgun. mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; Nelson Alvarez-Bermudez, of Big Coppitt Key, was jailed Thursday after the Monroe County Square Grouper is not an un-hip fish. Amanda Batchelor, Digital Executive Producer. Its like a big family reunion with five or sixfamilies, said another officer, gazing at the crowd ofkin that included two defendants in this yearscelebrated Key West Cop Case. Copyright 2021 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved. The search by Special Operations detectives revealed a crack cocaine lab at the 2nd street location that contained powdered cocaine, crack cocaine and about 350 grams of marijuana packaged for sale. Border Patrol officials ask the public to report any suspicious activity by calling their toll free number 1-877-772-8146. (The-CNN-Wire & 2022 Cable News Network, Inc., a Time Warner Company. 29. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. mso-style-noshow:yes; A massive drug bust has placed a dozen people behind bars after a drug home in New Smyrna Beach has been on deputies radar for months, they say. They also took at least a half dozen guns, including several satin steel, pearl-handled handguns, and a replica of a Colt .45. They were charged with trafficking in marijuana, possession of over 2,000 pounds of marijuana and conspiracy to deliver a controlled substance. I never heard about any girlfriend of the lawyers disappearing as another other rumor that is floating thirty years later claims. Authorities say they then found the following in the Camry: In addition to the trafficking charge, Gesell also faces charges of possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana, possession of a controlled substance (pills) without a prescription and possession of drug paraphernalia. Colonel Rick Ramsay, who was there when the searches were conducted, said this was a large drug sales operation. Copyright 2021 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved. The canine deputy joined the department about three months ago and on Monday she caught yet another suspected drug dealer. If you need help with the Public File, call (954) 364-2526. They captured 29 smugglers, and only missedtwo who swam away. The sheriffs department already has more than 1,100 bales of pot stored in 16 vehicles under armed guards just outside Freemans office window. Because of that the cops got a tip off that there was an pot unloading operation going on. The three alleged organizational leaders were identified as Brandon Huff, 35, and Jonathan Walker, 42, both of Cocoa, and Megan Wilborn, 31, of Merritt Island. Several larger weapons were found in the car and in the area. Tipsters may remain anonymous. Both vehicles were pulled over between Mile Markers 32 and 33. Florida authorities arrested three suspects and seized more than 11 pounds of fentanyl as part of an undercover drug trafficking bust. bust a woman for drug possession in the Florida Keys. Pacheco waived his Miranda rights, according to the report, and told deputies he picked up the 17-year-old in Miami and the 15-year-old in Homestead. Plumber Fermin Tapia, 41, of 1701 Jamaica Dr.Vicente Jose Martinez, 36, 3817 Northside Ct.Fisherman Enrique Blasco, 19, 1504 Laird St.Two Friends Fish Co. fishermen Jose Monzon Garcia, 44,Key West Villas No. The long process known as coking in police language continued into the evening hours Saturday at the Monroe County Sheriffs Department 30 men rounded up during a pre-dawn marijuana bust were being questioned by officials. Detectives also found more $1,700 in cash, a handgun, and what appeared to be a pipe bomb, to which the Sheriff's Office Bomb Squad responded. Danielle2.5 Tons Pot250,000 Quaaludes1979, Officers Mark Walker and Doug Smith Sugarloaf Key 1980. Letters to the editor with pictures since 2002. Bert Thompson waited for a list of the names of those arrested and the charges to be filed. WebDeputies arrested a 46-year-old Key West woman on multiple drug charges after a traffic stop on Big Pine Key yielded a litany of pills, FLORIDA KEYS. Whats that smell in the Florida Keys? 2: Drug Bust at Haulover Marina. What we're seeing, for example, just two months ago, we ceased purple fentanyl. Drug smuggling really took hold and changed lifestyles in the Florida Keys in the 1970s and 80s. Authorities said Bell was driving the Lexus and Dyer was the passenger. WebEnough fentanyl seized to kill half of Florida; 'massive' bust linked to a Mexican drug cartel: AG By Gail Paschall-Brown, WESH , CNNWire Friday, October 14, 2022 The illegal CAKEGATE 2023: Bad Bunny's Restaurant Accused of Gobbling Birthday Girl's Cake, Neighborhood Nazi Jon Minadeo Peddles Hate by the Minute, Affordable New "Micro-Units" Slated for Little River, Edgewater, Sen. Rubio's Permanent Daylight Savings Bill Sees Light of Day Once More, NFL Legend Ray Lewis Joins World Jai-Alai League Board of Directors. MONROE COUNTY, Fla. Within just five days, nearly $80,000 worth of drugs have been discovered along the coastline in the Florida Keys, the U.S. Border Patrol in Miami announced Thursday. See what the rescue teams saw, Retired Navy officer enters Florida Keys undersea lodge. local news and culture, The #Florida @USCG Cutter Valiant took down a narco sub carrying 12k lbs of cocaine in the #EasternPacific, cutting approximately $165 mil from smuggler pockets.More info and photos here: https://t.co/mSb28nTIzF pic.twitter.com/hS5kRVtV3f, Someone was dreaming of a white ChristmasApproximately 74 lbs of cocaine was found by a fisherman about 15 miles offshore and south of Sugarloaf Key in federal waters.All packages were turned over to the U.S. Border Patrol. On Friday afternoon, Alvarez-Bermudez remained jailed without bond at the Stock Island Detention Center. Good Samaritans found the drugs & notified authorities. It was a routine bust.. Fifteen agents from three agencies seized 25,000 poundsof marijuana in the pre-dawn bust on Big Pine Key. 29 out of 31 is a pretty good scorefor only 5 men against 32 armed smugglers! There might have been something else,but it escapes me. As the Marine Patrol or Customs would be speeding to intercept a pot boat the people on the pot boat would throw the bales off as fast as they could, trying to get rid of the evidence. Miami, FL 33141 Miami's independent source of Stock Island Residents: Fisherman Paco Novalas, 23, 221 Stock Island ApartmentsConstruction worker Ralph Jesus Valdez, 37, 5 SunshineSt.Richard Lee Mungin, 37, No. All three were arrested and taken to jail. Everyones a good friend or family of a number ofpeople. Sheriff William A. Freeman said of thesuspects, who were greeted by about 40 red-eyedrelatives at the Monroe County jail as they were booked. In addition to charges of possession of more than 2,000 pounds of marijuana trafficking and conspiracy to deliver a controlled substance, which were filed against all 30 defendants, charges of carrying concealed weapons were still pending against several of the men. false A traffic stop on a Mercedes Benz driving with no lights on early Friday morning turned into a much bigger deal for the driver after Florida Keys deputies said they found a large amount of marijuana, two guns and two runaways from Miami-Dade County in the car. The individual noticed a large black bundle wrapped in tape & contacted local authorities. Deputies found the Taurus inside a fanny pack located in the back seat. Whoever loaned his van or truck to a smuggler didnt even have to be there to make $10,000. 27 lbs of marijuana & 3 lbs of cocaine. Alvarez-Bermudez is a convicted felon, so his possession of the gun drew a felony charge. These square grouper were picked up by cowboys in fast boats who listened to the marine radio day and night for word when there was a dumping. a whopping$1.4 billion worth of cocaine and weed. Two teenage boys, ages 15 and 17, were sitting in the backseat. The guns ranged from .45 caliber automatics to .25 calibre automatics. Dyer was found in possession of the following, according to deputies: Deputies said Bell was found to be in possession of three grams of MDMA/ecstasy and a metal pipe. Theyre accused of selling crack and help keep the future of New Times, Use of this website constitutes acceptance of our. In all, 30 people were charged in U.S. District Courtwith drug trafficking. WebPolice in the Florida Keys arrested two men this week after discovering large amounts of cash, drugs, and illegally harvested lobsters in their vehicle. If you need help with the Public File, call (954) 364-2526. WebOver the years, illegal drugs lots of them have been seized or discovered off Florida's shorelines. These Valuable Pennies Are Worth Thousands, Miami-Dade Mayor, State Attorney Announce New Measures to Protect HOA Residents, Teen in Vicious Attack on Florida Teacher's Aide to Be Charged as Adult, Given $1M Bond, Ex-UM Football Player Accused of Killing Teammate Granted $850K Bond. "We have seen our seizures in Flagler County is up over 500 percent so far this year compared to all of last year," Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly said. The confiscated vehicles are expected to be valued in the thousands of dollars. "Twenty-four suspects were arrested but one gang member remains at large: 39-year-old Efren Berumen from Kissimmee, Florida. Forbes, who's been arrested multiple times, was charged with, among other things, possession of methamphetamine and trafficking eight grams of fentanyl. Because the defendants were charged in federal court instead Circuit Court, Customs took the marijuana to Miami saving the sheriffs department the burden of storing it. Sergio Galvan was arrested Saturday, too. The public may view the reports by going to WSVN.com and clicking on "FCC Public File", or by visiting the FCC's website at FCC.org. The two closed body trucks, both painted white, were former Sears vehicles, authorities said. Monroe County sheriffs deputies pulled over his four-door Mercedes around 1 a.m. Friday behind the Seagrapes Apartment complex at 7155 Overseas Highway. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? On Wednesday, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody announced the arrest of a massive violent gang operation in Florida linked to a Mexican drug cartel, WESH reported. 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. The law caught on fast and the days of the cowboys didnt last much longer. Same as you, waiting, the agent responded. Nearly $80,000 worth of drugs discovered along the coastline in the #FloridaKeys since start of May. Law enforcement officers raided a Keys smugglingoperation Saturday and busted an assortment of KeyWests establishment: the head of the Sears mensdepartment, a Chevrolet dealer, w Pepsi Cola truckdriver and a county commissioners uncle. X-NONE FLORIDA KEYS, Fla. (WSVN) The Monroe County Sheriffs Office carried out a drug bust. The Smith and Wesson was in the center console of the car, Faison said. mso-style-parent:""; mso-para-margin-right:0in; At age 71, this Florida Keys man is working steady in the drug-dealing game, police say. 5 Sunshine St., Stock Island; Orlando Vidal Maldonado, 42, Miami; Norman Lee Young, 30, Hilton Head, S.C.; Sergio Edward Galvan, 40, 3738 Paula Ave.; Richard Allen Shank, 31, 3533 Flagler Ave., route man for Pepsi Cola Miami; Mitchell Earl Noa, 22, Big Pine Key; Carmen Fernandez, 28, Miami, listed employer as Two Friends Inc, Co.; Enrique Blasco, 19, Laird St.; Raul Hernandez Miami, listed as owner Coral Fish Co., Miami; Edward Ronan, 57, Tarpon Lodge, Marathon; Rafael Francisco Lopez, Marathon; Rolando Aguiar 30, Miami; Bernardo L Valiente, 25, Marathon, Michael Patrick OBrien, 216 Lincoln Gardens, Stock Island; Fermin Tapia, 41, Jamaica Dr. (city directory lists same address on P. Avenue as given to authorities by Sergio Galvan); G. Collazo, 25, Marathon; Jose Morzon Garcia, 44, 29, Key West Villas, listed employer as Two Friends Inc, Co.; Catalino Rios Chambrot, 35, Miami; Richard Lee Mungin, 37, Sloan Trailer Park, Stock Island; Angel Cruz, 27, Miami; Juano Manuel Venegas, A37 8th Ave., Stock Island. X-NONE A major drug operation in the Keys was disrupted Friday, leading to the arrest of six people on multiple drug-related charges. independent local journalism in Miami. 2 Key West, FL 33040 (305) 735-4587 Se Habla Espaol. Police in Florida issued arrest warrants for over 100 members of a suspected drug gang on Wednesday and seized enough fentanyl to wipe out a large county. Jamarado 50, the owner of David Electric Inc., an electrical contractor that frequently wins large contracts with Monroe County and the city of Key West. Agents seized 48 pounds of fentanyl and more than 350 pounds of methamphetamines. The suspects were identified by authorities as Misty Marie Howard, 39, of Big Pine Key, who had a warrant for trafficking ; Paco Novalas, 23, 221 Stock Island Apts. "It is enough to kill 66 out of the 67 counties' population here in Florida," Moody said at the Tampa Bay Regional Operational Center alongside Florida Department of Law Enforcement agents. Officers also found more than $3,000 in cash. The bag contained 25 bricks of cocaine. Friday night, it became clear they were about to hit pay dirt, and officers added men to their stakeout in a posh neighborhood along a mangrove swamp just north of U.S. 1. Switchboard: (305) 751-6692 Colorful pills drive new warnings about deadliest drug in the US. 4 Sloans Trailer ParkJuan Manuel Venegas, 29, 837 Eighth Ave.Fisherman Michael Patrick OBrien, 22, 216 LincolnGardens. WebNo. Once the windows were down, Faison said she smelled a strong odor of both burnt and fresh marijuana coming from inside the car. WebFLORIDA KEYS, Fla. (WSVN) The Monroe County Sheriffs Office carried out a drug bust. All content Copyright 2000 - 2023 WSVN-TV. Deputies checked the car and found 38 more marijuana vaping products, a loaded Taurus .40 caliber handgun, a Smith and Wesson SD40 VE handgun, five 12-gauge shotgun shells, 57 .22 magnum bullets, and one 9 mm bullet, as well as various drug equipment, including rolling papers and a marijuana grinder, according to the report. Box 713Fisherman Greg Collazo, 25, Gulf Crain HamitFisherman Bernardo Lewis Valiente, 25, 300 East 63rdSt. Dade County residents arrested were: Orlando Vidal Maldonado, 42, 1265 W. Fourth LaneNestor Fernandez, 30, 4572 SW 127th Ct.Coral Fish Market owner Raul Hernandez, 44, 3811 SW88th PlaceRolando Aguiar, 30, 4132 SW 102nd CourtCatalino Rioseco Chambrot, 35, 10351 SW 56th St.Angel Cruz, 29, 2421 SW 129th Ave.Fisherman Carmelo Fernandez, 28, 5472 SW 127th Ct. There also were grandfathers, a plumber, a power companyengineer, a crewman from the first vessel to arrive inKey West in the Cuban boatlift last March, and thebrother he brought back from Cuba. Join the New Times community and help support FLORIDA KEYS, Fla. (WSVN) The Monroe County Sheriffs Office carried out a drug bust. A detour to the Customs incinerators in Miami is probable. The woman in the front seat was not arrested, nor was the 15-year-old. Brandy Victoria Gesell, 38, was arrested after a traffic stop Thursday night on Big Pine Key. The owner of a shrimp boat that was seized off Texas last year with 33 tons of marijuana aboard. She graduated from Indiana University. I was with five of the 29 the night before in the lawyers Eden Pines home (the lawyer wasnt there) snorting coke, smoking pot and drinking booze and trying to get out of there with my ass in one piece. Francisco Hernandez, 58, an engineer for the Key West City Electric System and a former civilian fire fighter at the Key West Naval Air Station. They were expensive guns. At Least two, he said, had satin steel finish with pearl handles. The senior citizen also had a 9mm handgun, 189 rounds of ammunition and a digital scale, police said. WebA Florida Keys man was pulled over by Monroe County sheriffs deputies, who said they found a lot of marijuana, several handguns and two runaways from Miami-Dade County. mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; The amount of opiates seized were "enough to kill every single resident of Brevard County," which has an estimated population of about 590,000 people, according to police. ; Ralph Jesus Valdez, 37, No. I hoped I could talk my way out of there. Last week the U.S. Coast Guard seized what it deemed to be. Other than those listed previously, also arrested were: Vincente Jose Martinez, 36, 3817 Northside Ct.; Antonio Sanchez, 54, 1803 Atlantic Blvd. Another was a miniature (three inches long) replica of the old Colt 45. A police K-9 sniffed out more than six ounces of cocaine inside a car during a traffic stop. Oct 23, 2020. A police K-9 sniffed out more than six ounces of cocaine inside a car during a traffic stop. A major drug operation in the Keys was disrupted Friday, leading to the arrest of six people on multiple drug-related charges. Web2:09 PM EST, Wed February 24, 2021. WSVN-TVSunbeam Television Corp All rights reserved. mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; pic.twitter.com/hN3VjDEG2G, On Wednesday, a Good Samaritan discovered 68 lbs. The lobster boat reportedly was outfitted with sophisticated radar equipment and, as an official described, the biggest engine Ive ever seen. One of the vehicles was said to have a built-in police scanner. The most famous of these were the Big Coppitt cowboys, a lose group of guys with fast boats and police scanners. He was arrested and charged with trafficking cocaine. (U.S. Border Patrol) MONROE COUNTY, Fla. Within just five days, nearly $80,000 worth of drugs have been discovered The only things of note toever happen here was the Spanish landing in the 1600s, the burningdown of the Big Pine Inn in the 1970 and the Big Pine29 Bust in 1980. The attorney general says cartels only care about profit and power. There were kidnappings among that crowd, but that is another story and has nothing to do with this one. She was part of the staff at the New Orleans Times-Picayune that in 2005 won two Pulitzer Prizes for coverage of Hurricane Katrina. Chief Patrol Agent Walter N. Slosar confirmed that agents have responded to numerous drug wash-ups since the start of the month, seizing about 27 pounds of marijuana and three pounds of cocaine. "They're also making counterfeit pills that, they're multiple colors laced with fentanyl, so they're marketing to younger and younger people," Staly said. This story was originally published May 22, 2020, 8:40 PM. According to authorities, deputies spotted Howard driving a black BMW south on U.S. 1 around 2:40 p.m. Monday. Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody announced the arrest of a massive violent gang operation in Florida linked to a Mexican drug cartel. The drugnet, in addition to the arrests, resulted in the confiscation of approximately 500 bales of marijuana; two T-Craft boats; a 40-foot Lobster boat, Miss Lucy out of Marathon; two closed body trucks, a 1980 van, a pickup truck and a 1979 Cadillac. Dealers are also disguising the drugs to look like candy. The site is an isolated lagoon on Florida Bay. A Key West woman faces drug trafficking and possession charges after a bust that was assisted by K9 cop Coral, the Monroe County Sheriffs Office says. Deputies said they found Alvarez-Bermudez in possession of 22.7 grams of cocaine more than three-quarters of an ounce along with $10,182 cash they suspect came from illicit drug sales. Amanda Batchelor, Digital Executive Producer. RELATED: What is rainbow fentanyl? "But if you are a poison peddler, and you kill someone in Flagler County, we are going to investigate you for first-degree murder, and we already have four people sitting in state prison for killing someone for selling the lethal dose," Staly said. Officials say they havent been able to destroy it because of a paperwork backlog. In those days the cowboys had faster boats and knew the waters better than the Marine Patrol (except for Officer Mark Walker, the best Marine Patrol Officer anyone has ever seen) so most times they could outrun the law. mso-style-priority:99; The investigation started a month ago. WebMarathon couple charged with possession in drug bust. One asshole in particular kept spinning the cylinder of his shiny .45 Colt revolver and making up things to accuse me of. The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton brought 26,250 pounds of cocaine and 3,700 pounds of marijuana to Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale -- the largest drug interdiction in the ship's history. Among those arrested at a marijuana off-loading site on Big Pine Key were several familiar Key West names including Nelson Jamardo, better known as Ping Ping; Francisco Hernandez, 58, a former fireman for the Navy and now a watch engineer at the City Electric System; Antonio Tony Hernandez, 50, owner of David Electric; Manuel Sanchez, 57, salesman at Sears; and Domingo Galvan, 44, a registered nurse employed at DePoo Memorial Doctors Hospital. FDOT Gives Update on Project's Progress, Credit Card Balances Reach New Record High. The cocaine, wrapped up in 25 packages stuffed in a large sack and found off This time she alerted deputies to drugs inside a Lexus and a BMW that were pulled over Monday afternoon on Big Pine Key. of cocaine valued at over 1.5 million dollars floating in the #FloridaKeys. For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy, and Terms of Service. The Big Coppitt cowboys were the most successful. If you have any information about Berumen and if you know of his whereabouts, please call FDLE," Special Agent in Charge Eli Lawson said. mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; So the cartels in Mexico are very good about marketing," Staly said. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. #breakingnews #florida. line-height:115%; Keys woman facing numerous drug counts after pot smell leads to pills, cocaine. Coral the K9 helped catch two suspected drug traffickers in the Florida Keys on Monday. #BorderPatrol agents have responded to multiple drug washups & seized approx. On March 21. Monroe County Sheriff's Office reports the Sheriff's detectives and the Special Weapons and Tactics Team gathered information for over a month's time, leading them to serve two search warrants simultaneously--- one on 2nd street and one on 11th avenue in Stock Island. Jul 17, 2021. 1401 79th Street Causeway Geiger Key Resident: Jamardo, 10 Egret Lane, Key West Residents: Francisco Hernandez, 3000 Flagler Ave.Antonio Hernandez, 1803 Atlantic Blvd.Sergio Galvan, 373E Paula St.Domingo Galvan, 1612 United St.Richard Allen Shank, 3533 Flagler Ave.Manuel Sanchez, 1122 Watson St.Antonio Sanchez, 1803 Atlantic Blvd. WebA South Florida man and woman each face more than 60 years in federal prison after being charged with multiple drug dealing counts last week. - A major drug bust led deputies to 120 gallons of liquid meth being transported in buckets by suspects from Georgia to Florida, overseen by a "mastermind" who ran the operation from federal prison, officials said Thursday. By Citizen Staff. Nelson Alvarez-Bermudez, of Big Coppitt Key, was jailed Thursday after the Monroe County Sheriffs Offices SWAT team, along with state and federal agents, found him at home at about 6:40 a.m. and served a warrant. K9 Coral with drugs seized during March 15 traffic stop. The drugs had an estimated street value of at least $181,000, according to the office. Gwen Filosa covers Key West and the Lower Florida Keys for FLKeysNews.com and the Miami Herald and lives in Key West. Authorities said several rolled bills containing a powdery substance that field-tested positive for methamphetamines were found inside of the BMW. He is a graduate of the University of Delaware. The suspects were identified by authorities as Misty Marie Howard, 39, of Big Pine Key, who had a warrant for trafficking in heroin, trafficking in methamphetamines and possession of a controlled substance. Amanda Batchelor is the Digital Executive Producer for Local10.com. A very special thanks to Major Monty Seals who ran theoperation. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. These werent Saturday night specials, the deputy, said. In January she also was credited with helping catch a suspected cocaine dealer. Copyright 2023 Local10.com is published by WPLG INC., a Berkshire Hathaway company. A man going out on the smugglers mother ship could make a quick $100,000. Amanda Batchelor is the Digital Executive Producer for Local10.com. Horace Calhoun, Clarence Moore, Jr. and Shamichael Johnson were all at the apartment and taken into custody. Over the years, illegal drugs lots of them have been seized or discovered off Florida's shorelines. WebRobertson & Hunter, LLP 501 Whitehead St., Ste. BIG PINE KEY, Fla. Just days after helping bust a woman for drug possession in the Florida Keys, Monroe County Sheriffs Office K9 Coral is at it again. The 30 suspects surrendered peacefully. EN-US Several weapons were also found at the scene. mso-pagination:widow-orphan; Slosar said Good Samaritans stumbled upon the drugs and notified authorities. pic.twitter.com/ih10AhQAlx. Detectives said the organization was obtaining large quantities of drugs from overseas and distributing them throughout Brevard County, which is about 50 miles east of Orlando. And as frantic efforts were being made to reach U.S. Magistrate Jack Saunders to arrange a bond hearing, Sheriff William A. Freeman Jr. fretted, Where the hell am going to put them? Freemans already over-crowded jail became even more cramped when inmates destroyed Cell Block 2 during a disturbance Wednesday night. A reporter for the Miami Herald, who wanted to take pictures of the arrested men, was threatened by the lobby crowd who warned him that neither he nor the camera would make it out of the building unharmed if he took photos. Miami was snubbed, Florida Keys firefighter arrested after deputies say she beat her wife outside a bar, Human smuggling, a truck and a school bus: A Broward child rapist goes back behind bars. At that point the two came face to face and the alleged smuggler, cried, Al, mi madre, the police.. Coral joined the Monroe County Sheriffs Office this past fall, and it wasnt long before she was racking up drug busts. Ramsey also said that receiving information from law abiding citizens is important, especially in cases like this. We didnt fire a single shot, a Customs agent said. A A. MARATHON, Fla. Two Marathon men are facing multiple drug charged, including trafficking in fentanyl, after a Monroe County Sheriff K9 WebA 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. She's just a few weeks into her job with the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. Now is the time to talk to your loved ones, especially children. /* Style Definitions */ Among the arrested: Domingo F. Galvan, 44, a registered nurse at Key Wests tiny DePoo Memorial Hospital. The Brevard County Sheriff's Office said investigators uncovered 75 firearms, 9 pounds of methamphetamine, 3 pounds of fentanyl and an undisclosed amount of heroin. They will be turned over to the sheriff for disposal, either by sale or for use in his department. Harry, he replied. And a Monroe County commissioner and well-known Florida Keys businessman has died after a battle with COVID-19, friends confirmed. Coast guard members work to free the entangled turtle from the bundles of drugs. mso-para-margin-top:0in; The 104 arrest warrants concluded a months-long investigation by the Brevard County Sheriff's Office into an organization suspected of "distributing kilogram quantities" of heroin, methamphetamine and fentanyl -- a synthetic opioid that can be up to 100 times more powerful than morphine, police said. She might be cute. Deputies said they knew Howard had warrants out for her arrest for drug trafficking, and as they were pulling her over they realized that her vehicle was being followed by a Lexus. Miami was snubbed, Florida Keys firefighter arrested after deputies say she beat her wife outside a bar, Human smuggling, a truck and a school bus: A Broward child rapist goes back behind bars. Thompson said the 4 a.m. drug bust culminated a four week investigation involving members of the Marathon sheriffs sub-station, U.S. Customs and the Marine Patrol. I was just a hanger-on, not a player. Two men and a woman were arrested on multiple drug violations. He was arrested on charges of possession of cocaine with the intent to sell, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of drug paraphernalia. One of the bales hadapparentlybroken open, one officer said, and had been patched with a Colombian newspaper. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand.