Brown is charged with manufacturing/delivery of more than 900 grams of cocaine, a class X felony; unlawful possession of more than 900 grams of cocaine, a class X felony; and felon in possession of a firearm, a class 2 felony, according to police. Anthony L. Brown, a known street gang member, was arrested Friday after the Lake County Sheriff's Office special investigations group detectives searched his apartment in the 100 block of North Milwaukee Avenue in Lake Villa, according to a news release from the Lake County Sheriff's Office. While executing a search warrant on Wednesday, deputies said they found a one-stop shop of narcotics with 1 pound of crack cocaine, 2 pounds of fentanyl, 8 pounds of cocaine, 2 pounds of methamphetamine and 25 Tramadol pills. VIDEO: Undercover operation leads to record-setting fentanyl bust in Lake County. 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. Thirteen people were arrested as suspects of a drug trafficking organization that distributes fentanyl and cocaine, according to the Orange County Sheriffs Office. Investigators said they found three homes in the area used to dry and process marijuana. By Becky Jacobs. Jun 22, 2016 at 7:03 pm. The Polk County Sheriff's Office said the investigation started in September 2020, when 32-year-old Demarcus Jefferson crashed his . Expand. He said the network of suppliers and dealers traded in methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine, fentanyl and marijuana. LAKE COUNTY, Ill. (WLS) -- Nearly $5 million worth of illegal drugs were seized in Lake County, Illinois, in 2021. . 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. Detectives seized four vehicles, 13 firearms (three of which were stolen), $12,000 cash, over 3 pounds of fentanyl (street value of $116,000), 22 pounds of methamphetamine (street value $110,000), 15 pounds of marijuana (street value $21,000), 2 pounds of cocaine (street value $40,000), and over 5 ounces of heroin (street value of $12,000), as well as smaller amounts of other drugs. LAKE COUNTY, Ind. Detectives learned that a lot of these drugs were originating in Mexico, crossing the borders into Texas and California, and were then either transported to Florida, or shipped to our area via various parcel services. 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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. Undercover narcotics detectives from the Lake County Sheriffs Office recently wrapped up a four-month investigation with a huge bust that netted the largest amount of fentanyl (over 3 pounds) ever confiscated in the history of the county. SIG also placed a major emphasis on human trafficking, helping to investigate and arrest those seeking to "deceitfully lure unsuspecting victims into forced servitude." LCNA said the 60-year-old man from the home was arrested on a warrant for manufacturing crack cocaine in the vicinity of children, which is a first-degree felony. 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. 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. RUSK COUNTY, Wis. (WQOW) - One of the eleven people charged in a major drug bust in Rusk County is going to prison. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Apt #202 in Lake Wales, where they found another pound of cocaine . Grinnell said these operations and others over the year targeted dealers because addicts are not typically the villains in drug rings. Chicago Tribune. The primary drug trafficking broker operated from a federal 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. U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency officials have filed a criminal complaint against four South Carolina men accused of operating a "clandestine" drug . Operations like this one save lives and put the pushers of poison behind bars, Grinnell said. Investigators also found over $12,000 in cash and 13 firearms in the vehicles, 3 of which were stolen. Drugs, weapons and more were seized during a four-month long drug ring investigation in Lake County, Fla., Tuesday. To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com. All Rights Reserved. Apr 13, 2005 at 11:00 pm. According to the sheriffs office, an investigation began last year after detectives received numerous tips on Isom. Minnesota Veterans & Emergency Services Museum, Illegal Firearm Possession Sends Rochester Man to Prison, Man Accused of Threatening Woman, Pulling at Her Child in Rochester Parking Ramp, Police in Georgia arrest suspect in Mall of America shooting, Forecast Updated for Major Winter Storm Targeting SE Minnesota, How to Get Into the 2023 Minnesota State Fair Paying Last Years Prices, Where You Can Try Out Curling in Rochester, Heres How Much Snow is Expected This Week in SE Minnesota, Police Arrest Rochester Man With Hundreds of Fentanyl Pills, Rochester Burger King Burglar Makes Off with Large Amount of Cash, Minnesota BCA Investigating Death of Olmsted County Jail Detainee. Marijuana seized in a bust of three residences in Clearlake Oaks on February 8, 2022. New Smyrna Beach, Ormond Beach, Edgewater, South Daytona and Holly . 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.. 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. 16, INCLUDING PRETEEN, ARRESTED IN DRUG BUST. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Police served . The daylong operation resulted in the arrest of 13 adults, according to a Polson Police Department press release issued Tuesday morning. Richardson was arrested and faces charges of trafficking in cocaine over 400 grams and trafficking of fentanyl over 28 grams. Copyright 2023 WLS-TV. The investigation at times required detectives to travel throughout the state of Florida, and as far away as Georgia. SALT LAKE COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) - A total of 23 people have been sentenced after a multi-year investigation into a Salt Lake County drug ring. Many of those arrested have extensive criminal histories, the Sheriffs Office said in a statement. He is due back in court on December 12. Nov. 25YORK COUNTY, S.C. York County, SC. at 160 Serenity Blvd. During the bust, authorities also arrested 52-year-old Salvador Diaz Maciel at one of the homes. In a news conference, Sheriff Grady Judd . 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. Copyright 2023 ClickOrlando.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. 22 people arrested in undercover drug operation in Lake County. [TRENDING: Is it illegal in Florida to back into a parking space? Those arrested included people accused of being mid- and high-level suppliers and street-level drug dealers, Lake County Sheriff Peyton Grinnell said. 0. 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. It was not immediately known when Maciel would appear in court on the charges. Nearly $5 million worth of illegal drugs were seized in Lake County, Illinois last year. 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. Detectives also confiscated three presses that enabled the suspects to more efficiently process and package the trafficking amounts of the drugs. Two were arrested after a search warrant for illegal . We will continue our efforts against large-scale illegal operations such as this one.". Lake Havasu City, AZ (86403) Today. They also seized about a half a kilo of cocaine (worth approximately . The Groveland Police Department makes huge narcotics bust during a routine traffic stop. According to detectives, the seized drugs had a collective street value of $36,170. Published: Sep. 19, 2022 at 12:17 PM PDT. 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. Another male took off as the SWAT unit approached the home, said LCNA. Pierre A. Suzanne, 53, of Saranac Lake was charged with third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance (hydromorphone), fifth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and fourth . 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. Hes also being held without bond. 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. 2023 www.dailycommercial.com. "Operations such as this one pump large amounts of unregulated and untaxed cannabis into the market. Law enforcement said the drugs crossed the U.S.-Mexico border into Texas and California before being transported to Florida through parcel services. Eight members of a street gang known as "Satan Disciple" accused of involvement in drug dealing and violent acts across Lake County were arrested in a coordinated effort . Five people were arrested Friday after a search of a Lake County home yielded drugs, cash and ammunition, according to the Sheriff's Office. "Did we get them all? (Lake County Sheriff's Office), Public File for KBCW-TV / KBCW 44 Cable 12. Please enter valid email address to continue. 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. 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. 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.. LAKE COUNTY, Ind. As of Monday afternoon, the man was in custody in . Source: Lake County Sheriff's Office, Three main subjects, Cliff "Sneak" Johnson, 40, Charles "Cuz" Carter, 50, and Andrew "Smurph" Woodruff, 37, were arrested for drug-related charges for the largest fentanyl operation in Lake County history. The Flagler County Sheriffs Office operation took enough fentanyl off the streets to kill off the population of Palm Coast, according to Sheriff Rick Staly. All Rights Reserved. Multiple local and federal law-enforcement agencies assisted with the investigation . The charges resulted from the operation dubbed "Close to Home," which was . 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. 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. LAKE COUNTY, Fla. 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. Deputies reported finding over a pound of hallucinogenic mushrooms spread out in each of the mens bedrooms. Chicago Tribune. Compared to Gladwin County's three registered labs from 2005 and 2011, Midland County's five registered labs from 2011 to 2014, Mescota . If you need help with the Public File, call 407-291-6000. 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. Lauren Cross, The Times. . 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 . Maciel was booked into the Lake County Correctional Facility on suspicion of illegal cultivation and processing of marijuana. 74 Charged in Massive Drug Bust in Florida's Lake County. Joint operation leads to largest fentanyl bust in Lake County history. "But we will.". 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. 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. Based on investigation reports, the seized vehicles contained over three pounds of fentanyl along with 22 pounds of methamphetamine,15 pounds of marijuana, two pounds of cocaine, and five ounces of heroin processed and packaged for trafficking. No," he said. 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. Law enforcement agencies from throughout the region converged Monday to serve warrants on three Polson homes as part of a drug investigation. - Lake County Sheriff Don Bell announced in a Tuesday morning press release that his department made a pair of drug . 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. All rights reserved. Investigators identified three men: 40-year-old Cliff Johnson, 37-year-old Andrew Woodruff, and 50-year-old Charles Carter as the ring leaders, pushing drugs from Leesburg to Mt. 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. Lake County Arrest Info. VIDEO: Undercover operation leads to record-setting fentanyl bust in Lake County. 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. "As your Sheriff, my number one priority is to do everything in my power to keep our community safe," said Lake County (IL) Sheriff John D. Idleburg. She graduated from UCF and returned to Central Florida after working in Colorado. Garrett is charged with trafficking in cocaine over 200 grams within 1,000 feet of a school, possession of marijuana greater than 20 grams with . Tristan Bofinger, 25, is charged with aggravated drug trafficking . TAVARES The Lake County Sheriffs Office announced a large-scale drug bust Friday after a two-day roundup resulting in 47 arrests, with 23 others still to come. CROWN POINT Calling it the "most successful year on record," the Lake County Sheriff's office said the department's Drug Task Force seized more than $1.2 million in . Those arrested . "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. Dec 10, 2016 at 9:44 am. 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. Patch is a community platform: Here is how you can contribute on Patch. "These operations adversely impact the legal industry, have negative impacts on the environment, and are frequently the cause of other criminal activity. As a result of the raid, detectives arrested 38-year-old Anthony Kemp and 32-year-old Candy Richardson. Mount Dora, Tavares and Leesburg and the Lake County Sheriff's Office. The Lake County Narcotics . 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. 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. In doing so, they learned a lot of these drugs were originating in Mexico.. 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. By Charlie Dwyer. Dora with street values of hundreds of thousands of dollars. According to a press release . CLERMONT, Fla. - Two people are behind bars after authorities in Lake County found drugs and firearms during a drug bust at a Clermont home. Advertisement. (Lake County Sheriff's Office). 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. They also seized four vehicles, 13 firearms and $12,000 in cash. 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. Last updated 7/29/2021 at 11:58am. More and more people want a place of their own but it's so expensive. According to deputies, the seized cannabis had an approximate value of $7 million. We at the DEA, were focusing on a strategy of one pill can kill., READ: Ketanji Brown Jackson sworn in as Supreme Court justice. Evidence related to an ongoing drug investigation was seized during a search of the home, said LCNA. In a car outside a house in the 100 block of Putnam . This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. 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. . LAKE COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - Police seized 5,000 tablets of fentanyl, among other drugs, during a bust in Lake County on Friday. 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 . 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. 2022 Cox Media Group. 22, 2022 at 7:51 PM PDT. The charges resulting from the investigations include trafficking of drugs, sale of drugs and solicitation to purchase them. 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. The investigation resulted in drug-related charges for 27 people, including the three primary targets. All rights reserved. Agents say they also discovered that the group was pushing a new synthetic opioid known as Isotonitazene, or ISO, which can be 100 times stronger than fentanyl. It was a joint investigation between undercover agents from the Lake County Sheriffs Office, surrounding local agencies, Homeland Security, the DEA, and the FBI. Gernes has since posted $100,000 conditional bail. "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. February 11, 2022 / 5:57 PM He was apprehended a short distance away and arrested on a felony drug possession warrant, according to LCNA. Orlando Sentinel. Charges filed against 23-year-old Noah Gernes say deputies executed a search warrant at a Lake City . Officers executed warrants or conducted bust buys at the stores, seizing in total 21,850 grams of K-2 and around $95,000 along with 2 cars, 4 guns, and small amounts of cannabis and heroin . Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. (Angela Jacobs, WFTV.com/WFTV). Eugene Isom, 44, and Marie Richardson, 42, were arrested on Wednesday at a home in Astatula. Lake County is included in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area. Gernes and a man identified as his roommate were home at the time of the raid. 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 deputies, the seized cannabis had an approximate value of $7 million. On Tuesday the . The Lake County Sheriffs Office SWAT team and Painesville Police officers assisted LCNA agents in executing the search warrants at a house in the 1000 block of Skinner Avenue around 1:15 p.m. on July 21. The drugs accumulated nearly $300,000 of street value with over 43 pounds of drugs contained in four vehicles. . By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. "These pushers of poison, they know what they're doing," he said. 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. 2 accused of stealing from Florida Hobby Lobby store, police say, Universal Orlando Mardi Gras 2023 Celebration: Concerts, food festival, parade floats, and tribute store, Universal Orlando 2023 Mardi Gras concert lineup: Here's who's performing and when, These Florida Lottery games have multiple $2 million, $1 million top prizes available. 2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Deputies say all but nine of a total of 27 suspects have been taken into custody. He was not found in the initial roundup, but Grinnell said warrant investigators were actively seeking him and 22 others. "You can't negotiate with them, and that's why we go after (them).". The Grays Harbor Drug Task Force made an arrest at a South Aberdeen business for an employee selling drugs at work. Operation "Sneak-A-Peak" began in February when officials said they developed information on three men they said were key to the operation. Casey Kieleszewski, from Plover, was sentenced Monday to nine years in prison . First published on February 11, 2022 / 5:57 PM. 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 . Groveland Officers made contact with the occupants of the vehicle and upon doing [] 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. Using what it called the "largest wiretap in Polk County history," the Polk County Sheriff's Office . Authorities were able to seize 11.5 pounds of methamphetamine, one pound of cocaine, 40 grams . Practically 30 arrests made in largest fentanyl bust in Lake County historical past, sheriff says. At a home on Golden Pond Drive near . 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. (Lake County Sheriff's Office) Hes being held in the Lake County Jail on $25,000 bond. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Polar bear attack kills woman, boy in Alaska, Condo owners say increasing assessment fees may force them to sell, Brian Walshe held without bail, charged with murder of wife Ana Walshe, Search for possible missing person in pond to continue in Osceola County, Plan to redesign Downtown Orlando set to go into action in 2023. Executed a search warrant at a South Aberdeen business for an employee selling drugs at work and agreeto Privacy. 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