All rights reserved. According to deputies, the seized cannabis had an approximate value of $7 million. U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency officials have filed a criminal complaint against four South Carolina men accused of operating a "clandestine" drug . LAKE COUNTY, Ill. (WLS) -- Nearly $5 million worth of illegal drugs were seized in Lake County, Illinois, in 2021. 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 . 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. Brenda Argueta is a digital journalist who joined ClickOrlando.com in March 2021. 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 . 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. Johnson, Carter, and Woodruff are scheduled to appear in Lake County Court on July 18. Copyright 2022 WOIO. Advertisement. He added that hes proud of the investigators for taking out a large chunk of central Floridas drug supply network in the arrest. "This case was the culmination of great teamwork between the members serving in our Special Investigations Group and our federal partners, which will prevent nearly three kilos of cocaine from making it into our community.. 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. 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 . 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. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. LAKE COUNTY, Fla. . We have zero tolerance for those who traffic drugs in our community," said Lake County Sheriff John Idleburg. (WLS) -- Authorities have issued 30 arrest warrants for individuals involved in major heroin and cocaine distribution rings in Northwest Indiana. 0:00. "Operations such as this one pump large amounts of unregulated and untaxed cannabis into the market. If you need help with the Public File, call 407-291-6000. Deputies said an investigation revealed that . Incriminating Google searches revealed in missing MA mom case, Texas man pleads guilty in $1.6M nationwide romance scam plot. Updated: Feb 9, 2022 / 05:26 PM MST. 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. READ: Potential Nuisance alligator temporarily closes activities at Blue Spring Park along the spring run, The operation required detectives to work around the clock and to travel to Georgia and throughout the state of Florida, Grinnell said. 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. Nov. 25YORK COUNTY, S.C. York County, SC. Exclusive: Federal indictments follow an October drug bust in York County that officials say was the largest ever -- 60-plus pounds of fentanyl, plus cocaine and meth. Grinnell noted noted that since beginning the crackdown operations, which have resulted in 371 arrests since late 2017, drug overdoses in the county have started to slow. Multiple local and federal law-enforcement agencies assisted with the investigation . LAKE COUNTY, Ill. (WLS) -- Nearly $5 million worth of illegal drugs were seized in Lake County, Illinois, in 2021. . 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. LCNA said a 21-year-old man from the home was arrested for obstructing official business and felony possession of marijuana. "But we will.". It was a joint investigation between undercover agents from the Lake County Sheriffs Office, surrounding local agencies, Homeland Security, the DEA, and the FBI. 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. We at the DEA, were focusing on a strategy of one pill can kill., READ: Ketanji Brown Jackson sworn in as Supreme Court justice. 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. 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 . 74 Charged in Massive Drug Bust in Florida's Lake County. Joint operation leads to largest fentanyl bust in Lake County history. Law enforcement agencies from throughout the region converged Monday to serve warrants on three Polson homes as part of a drug investigation. The homes were all connected to the water theft, according to deputies. New Smyrna Beach, Ormond Beach, Edgewater, South Daytona and Holly . The investigation, dubbed "Operation Sneak-A-Peek," began back in February and . Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. . Practically 30 arrests made in largest fentanyl bust in Lake County historical past, sheriff says. Police held a briefing on Monday to share information on the drugs and weapons seizure. VIDEO: Undercover operation leads to record-setting fentanyl bust in Lake County. At a home on Golden Pond Drive near . LAKE COUNTY, Ind. 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 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 Worth police made a drug bust on Friday, May 20, which is the department's largest in history. . Law enforcement said the drugs crossed the U.S.-Mexico border into Texas and California before being transported to Florida through parcel services. Operation "Sneak-A-Peak" began in February when officials said they developed information on three men they said were key to the operation. A bank customer was arrested after allegedly using a hammer to pound on an ATM after he could not get his card back. Authorities were able to seize 11.5 pounds of methamphetamine, one pound of cocaine, 40 grams . 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, Ohio (WOIO) - Police seized 5,000 tablets of fentanyl, among other drugs, during a bust in Lake County on Friday. 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. High 57F. (Lake County Sheriff's Office). Gernes was arraigned in Wabasha County Court on one count of felony First-degree sales Tuesday. Lake County Arrest Info. RUSK COUNTY, Wis. (WQOW) - One of the eleven people charged in a major drug bust in Rusk County is going to prison. Investigators said they found three homes in the area used to dry and process marijuana. According to detectives, the seized drugs had a collective street value of $36,170. Get todays headlines in minutes with Your Florida Daily: Copyright 2022 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved. Leesburg woman busted in Altoona after deputies receive report of suspicious Mercedes, Driver arrested on DUI charge after sipping craft beer in Mount Dora, Panhandler arrested after throwing hot coffee at Circle K clerk, Bank customer arrested after allegedly pounding ATM with hammer, 77-year-old Leesburg man dies after truck crashes into guardrail and overturns, Parents called to pick up children after consuming THC gummies at Carver Middle School, Unlicensed DUI suspect from Mexico jailed after found urinating in roadway, Slow-moving driver arrested after K-9 alerts on vehicle during traffic stop. Drugs, weapons and more were seized during a four-month long drug ring investigation in Lake County, Fla., Tuesday. Lake County is a county in the central portion of the U.S. state of Florida. Jun 22, 2016 at 7:03 pm. He was not found in the initial roundup, but Grinnell said warrant investigators were actively seeking him and 22 others. 16, INCLUDING PRETEEN, ARRESTED IN DRUG BUST. 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. 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. 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. 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. Five people were arrested Friday after a search of a Lake County home yielded drugs, cash and ammunition, according to the Sheriff's Office. SIG also placed a major emphasis on human trafficking, helping to investigate and arrest those seeking to "deceitfully lure unsuspecting victims into forced servitude." August 11, 2022. By Frank Abderholden. 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. Court documents indicate a Wabasha County Sheriffs Office Detective will plan to testify that the items seized in the raid indicate drug sales. 0. at 160 Serenity Blvd. The drugs accumulated nearly $300,000 of street value with over 43 pounds of drugs contained in four vehicles. According to the task force, on January 11 around 3pm, they served a Search Warrant at the Boone Street 7-Eleven located in South Aberdeen. 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. 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. 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. 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. "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. (WLS) -- Authorities have issued 30 arrest warrants for individuals involved in major heroin and cocaine distribution rings in Northwest Indiana. Petar Velkov (Lake County Sheriff's Department / Handout) A 2014 Crown Point High School graduate is allegedly responsible for getting thousands of dollars of . Lake County Drug Task Force seized $100,000 in marijuana. The primary drug trafficking broker operated from a federal 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. Casey Kieleszewski, from Plover, was sentenced Monday to nine years in prison . Many of those arrested have extensive criminal histories, the Sheriffs Office said in a statement. Fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, marijuana and more were seized in what detectives are calling the largest fentanyl bust in Lake County history. Richardson was arrested and faces charges of trafficking in cocaine over 400 grams and trafficking of fentanyl over 28 grams. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. Patch is a community platform: Here is how you can contribute on Patch. They also seized about a half a kilo of cocaine (worth approximately . 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. 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. A total of 74 suspected drug dealers now face charges, according to the Orlando Sentinel. Sunny. 3 arrested in Painesville drug bust with SWAT unit, U.S. Undercover narcotics detectives from the Lake County Sheriff's 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. 2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. - Lake County Sheriff Don Bell announced in a Tuesday morning press release that his department made a pair of drug . February 11, 2022 / 5:57 PM 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 . Deputies say all but nine of a total of 27 suspects have been taken into custody. "These operations adversely impact the legal industry, have negative impacts on the environment, and are frequently the cause of other criminal activity. Hes also being held without bond. Dora with street values of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Parents of several students were called to pick up their children after they consumed THC gummies at Carver Middle School in Leesburg. 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. 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. 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. 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. Last updated 7/29/2021 at 11:58am. Copyright 2023 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved. In a car outside a house in the 100 block of Putnam . This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 2022 Cox Media Group. They also helped educate community partners on the warning signs and how to report suspected human trafficking. Copyright 2023 WLS-TV. "Did we get them all? 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. 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. Copyright 2023 ClickOrlando.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. According to the sheriffs office, an investigation began last year after detectives received numerous tips on Isom. 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. "These pushers of poison, they know what they're doing," he said. Updated: May 11, 2021 / 07:43 AM CDT SHARE NEW . PAINESVILLE, Ohio (WOIO) - The Lake County Narcotics Agency confirmed three people were arrested in a Painesville drug bust with the assistance of a SWAT . 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. 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 . Evidence related to an ongoing drug investigation was seized during a search of the home, said LCNA. Lake County Leader | April 26, 2022 9:35 AM. 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.". Law enforcement officers seized over $36,000 worth of drugs, multiple vehicles, and over $100,000 in cash during drug bust in Clermont, Florida. Police served . Chicago Tribune. The Lake County Narcotics . Oct 16, 2017 at 2:18 pm. During the bust, authorities also arrested 52-year-old Salvador Diaz Maciel at one of the homes. May 4, 2021. 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. Please enter valid email address to continue. 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. 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 . Grinnell said these operations and others over the year targeted dealers because addicts are not typically the villains in drug rings. Lake County is included in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area. That warrant was served following a five-week investigation into an employee of the store . The Polk County Sheriff's Office said the investigation started in September 2020, when 32-year-old Demarcus Jefferson crashed his . No," he said. The investigation at times required detectives to travel throughout the state of Florida, and as far away as Georgia. 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 . Its county seat is Tavares, and its largest city is Clermont. Eugene Isom, 44, and Marie Richardson, 42, were arrested on Wednesday at a home in Astatula. 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. 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. "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. Apr 13, 2005 at 11:00 pm. 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. Advertisement. Marijuana seized in a bust of three residences in Clearlake Oaks on February 8, 2022. . Published: Jul. Deputies reported finding over a pound of hallucinogenic mushrooms spread out in each of the mens bedrooms. June 30, 2022, 4:24 PM. To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com. Dec 10, 2016 at 9:44 am. 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. 3. The charges resulted from the operation dubbed "Close to Home," which was . Between 2018 and 2019, Walker directed the activities of his . 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. "Mr. 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. As a result of the raid, detectives arrested 38-year-old Anthony Kemp and 32-year-old Candy Richardson. Using what it called the "largest wiretap in Polk County history," the Polk County Sheriff's Office . By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. Berlin Ulices Cardona-Zuniga, 20, of Tooele was arrested by Detectives with the Utah County Major Crimes Task Force after they had been investigating the suspect since . 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. He is due back in court on December 12. This comes after the sheriffs office announced the end of a four-month investigation called Operation Sneak-a-Peek, targeting high-level drug traffickers. #OnePillCanKillhttps://t.co/jnaU777vfu pic.twitter.com/9cjPxFdps0. Another male took off as the SWAT unit approached the home, said LCNA. 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. The cost of housing across the country has skyrocketed over the past year. The Groveland Police Department makes huge narcotics bust during a routine traffic stop. Marijuana seized in a bust of three residences in Clearlake Oaks on February 8, 2022. (Lake County Sheriff's Office) So here in Lake County, I say, to be continued., DEA launches One Pill Can Kill campaign.Counterfeit pills are more lethal, more widelyavailable, and more accessible than ever before, saidDEA Administrator Milgram. Maciel was booked into the Lake County Correctional Facility on suspicion of illegal cultivation and processing of marijuana. 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. We will continue our efforts against large-scale illegal operations such as this one.". 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. Two were arrested after a search warrant for illegal . According to deputies, the seized cannabis had an approximate value of $7 million. 1:07. Gernes and a man identified as his roommate were home at the time of the raid. Drug bust uncovers enough fentanyl to kill 800K people. 22, 2022 at 7:51 PM PDT. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Bust during a routine traffic stop criminal histories, the seized drugs had a street. 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