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Two charged in drug investigation

Friday, September 6

Two Sarasota County residents were arrested on drug charges. 40 year old Gilbert Langford and 57 year old Tamara Poole were taken to the Sarasota County Jail. Detectives started their investigation in August, after... Read More.

Fort Myers Drug Dealer Sentenced to Federal Prison

Wednesday, August 7

A Fort Myers drug dealer who sold fentanyl that killed a man has been sentenced to more than two decades behind bars. Gregory Apicella, 52, will spend 24 years and four months in federal... Read More.

Another Huge Drug Bust

Friday, June 28

A three weeks-long investigation culminated in a large drug bust by the Collier County Sheriff's Office and the United States Postal Investigative Services. The two agencies seized 54.5 pounds of marijuana, 93 grams of... Read More.

Lee County Deputies Make Drug Busts

Wednesday, June 26

Lee County deputies are serving search warrants in the Pine Manor neighborhood. Deputies are going in and out of homes near Third Avenue and Oak Drive.Three of the search warrants are for narcotics. Deputies confirmed... Read More.

Three Arrested on Drug Charges in Manatee County

Monday, June 3

Deputies say three men were arrested last week in Manatee County for selling fentanyl. The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office says their investigation ended after detectives from the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations... Read More.

Drug and Gun Arrests Today in Fort Myers

Thursday, May 30

The Lee County Sheriff's Office announced seven arrests on Thursday as a part of an investigation into recent gun violence in the Pine Manor neighborhood of Fort Myers. The ongoing investigation also netted nine... Read More.

Lee County Pair Arrested on Drug & Gun Charges

Wednesday, May 29

A Lee County duo was arrested for gun and drug charges after they were busted . Detectives with the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office and Lee County Sheriff's Office worked together to make the arrest. When... Read More.

Six Arrested in Nokomis Drug Bust

Thursday, May 23

Details remain spotty this morning, but police confirmed six people were arrested in Nokomis this week on drug charges. The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office released just one name of the six arrested- Jennifer Lambert.... Read More.

Pair Charged in North Port Drug Bust

Monday, May 20

A raid on a North Port home led to the arrests of two men. Officers went to the home in the 5600 block of Brickell Drive on Thursday and found drugs and guns. While... Read More.

Port Charlotte Couple Nabbed on Drug Charges for Second Time in One Month

Tuesday, May 14

A Port Charlotte couple is behind bars, facing felong drug charges for the second time in a month. Police stopped a pickup truck carrying 23-year old Matthew Nero and 19-year old Alexa Powers on... Read More.