by Kirstin Kerns. More:Three arrested and more than a pound of meth seized in DeFuniak Springs drug bust. Posted on October 27, 2022 October 27, 2022 WALTON COUNTY, Fla More than 3,000 grams of cocaine is seized during a yearlong investigation into drug trafficking in Walton and Okaloosa Counties resulting in the arrest of 21 people. 2023 www.nwfdailynews.com. An individual identified as the manager of the operation, 44-year-old Jose Francisco Figueroa-Aguilar of Modesto, California, was ultimately arrested and lodged at the Douglas County Jail on charges of Unlawful Possession and Unlawful Manufacture of Marijuana. The property was also found to be littered with garbage, fertilizer, containers and human waste; all of which were adjacent to Elk Creek. These operations are being financed and ran by organized crime enterprises. These sentences should serve as a deterrent to those who engage in criminal activities that put our communities at risk and reaffirms the Drug Enforcement Administrations commitment to keeping our communities safe from these violent criminals., This complex investigation exemplifies how leveraging law enforcement partnerships and expertise can thwart violent crime, said ATF Special Agent in Charge Craig W. Saier. Together we are removing criminal organizations from our communities who commit firearms crimes and other dangerous acts that pose a threat to public safety.. Over $180,000 in drug proceeds, eight vehicles, five firearms, and over 1300 rounds of ammunition were seized and forfeited to the government. If you have concerns about a possible illegal marijuana operation in your community, contact the Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team at (541) 440-4474. All 6 adults were taken into custody for. (Courtesy: Haskell County Sheriff's Office), Two counts of violation of the Colorado Organized Crime Control Act, Three counts of money laundering and conspiracy to commit money laundering, Two counts of possession with intent to manufacture or distribute marijuana or marijuana concentrate. Law enforcement is calling the bust the biggest in county history and say millions of dollars worth of illegal drugs are now off the streets. On June 9th a narcotics search warrant was executed at 321 NE Smith Drive, Ft. Walton Beach by members of the Okaloosa County Narcotics Unit, K9 Unit and with assistance from the Ft. Walton Beach Police Department. 33-year old Heather Sutton then tried to climb out a window before being A pedestrian walking north across Highway 98 near Vinings Way Boulevard in Destin was struck by a car and killed Thursday night shortly after 6:30 p.m. Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office Investigators are working to determine the hometown of the 27-year old Hispanic Deputy Javonnia Peak and Sgt. United States Attorneys Office Walton County Sheriffs Office would like to thank the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Panama City and Pensacola Drug Task Forces, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF), the Department of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the U.S. Marshals Service, the U.S. Attorneys Office for the Northern District of Florida, the Okaloosa County Sheriffs Office, and the Walton and Okaloosa County State Attorneys Offices for their assistance in the operation. In total, 25 are facing charges in connection to Operation Hans Gruber including four federal arrests and 21 state of Florida arrests. Operation Hans Gruber began in March of 2021 investigating the drug trafficking activities of Deshawn Brown, Pablo Burgos-Lozada, Aubry Campbell, Jefferey Williamson, and co-conspirators involved in the purchase and sale of large amounts of cocaine. Other crime news:Former Shalimar tennis coach accused of sexual activity with minor in 2007 arrested. In total, 25 are facing charges in connection to the operation, including four federal arrests and 21 state arrests. During the search, several illegal substances were reportedly located inside of Crown Royal bags in the kitchen cabinets. So far this year, mid-May, we've had 21 suspected heroin overdoses with three deaths. Three more caught in the. Deputies also located a digital scale with heroin residue on it on the kitchen counter and bags of marijuana in akitchen drawer, according to the report. Following the search, seven individuals were arrested at a Crestview home. Deputies partnered with the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics, Drug Enforcement . 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Other major players in the drug . In addition to the cocaine, law enforcement officers seized four firearms, more than $22,000 in cash, 50 grams of crack cocaine and about 2,500 grams of marijuana. He said, so far, no charges have been filed and they are not releasing a name. Five had been previously arrested on state charges and four individuals are still at large who have outstanding warrants. The prosecutions were the result of a large-scale multi-agency investigation spearheaded by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office during a two-year investigation. Training and seminars for Federal, State, and Local Law Enforcement Agencies. The suspected illegal substances were each individually tested and yielded positive results for heroin, fentanyl, cocaine and marijuana, according to the report. Deputies were called to 3690 Scenic Highway 98 around 11:30 for a distressed swimmer. We strive to reduce crime while providing fair and equal treatment for all. The Okaloosa County Multi-Agency Drug Task Force continues to combat illegal drug activity and drug dealers throughout the local area. For more information about the United States Attorneys Office, Northern District of Florida, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/fln/index.html. 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In the summer of 2019, federal agents seized over 16.5 kilograms of methamphetamine, over 7 kilograms of fentanyl/heroin mixtures, over 2 kilograms of opioid pills, over a kilogram of cocaine, and almost 2 kilograms of marijuana from locations in the Fort Walton Beach, Destin, and Sandestin areas. NICEVILLE, Fla. (WKRG) Percy Jermaine Williams, 44, was arrested Wednesday for drug possession and intent to sell. FORT WALTON BEACH The Okaloosa County Multi-Agency Drug Task Force seized a gram of cocaine, 177 grams of fentanyl, four grams of heroin and 323 grams of marijuana from a Fort Walton Beach apartment Thursday. YONCALLA, Ore. A large scale criminal marijuana grow operating under the guise of a legal hemp operation has been shut down by law enforcement in Douglas County. A traffic stop was attempted around 11:30 Tuesday A Holt resident wanted on charges of aggravated assault, firing missiles into an occupied conveyance, and discharging a firearm in public tried to run from an attempted warrant service today but was ultimately captured. 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(850) 216-3845 FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. ( WKRG) Okaloosa County deputies arrested one woman after she was found with several drugs, including 100 grams of meth and fentanyl pills. But, he says his team is ready to find them. "We're fundamentally aware that we're dealing with people, in a lot of cases, the end-users who are addicts," Adkinson said. Get the Android Weather app from Google Play, Downtown Mobile shop hosts The Lone Bellow supporting. But the root issue, and the people I have zero sympathy for, are the people that profit off the death and suffering of others, and those are the individuals you see listed out before you.". All rights reserved. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. Proudly made and managed in America by CYSY. USAFLN.Press.Office@usdoj.gov 17 arrested in drug sweep. The OCSO was assisted by the State Attorneys Office, DEA, FDLE, Fort Walton Beach Police Department and Crestview Police Department. These cases resulted from a joint investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration, Okaloosa County Sheriffs Office, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Santa Rosa County Sheriffs Office, Florida Highway Patrol, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Fort Walton Beach Police Department, Crestview Police Department, Gulf Breeze Police Department, and Walton County Sheriffs Office. Overcrowded emergency rooms are full of patients related to addition, withdrawal, and numerous health complications. There have been three search warrants at 821 South Brett Street since 2019. During the search, deputies seized firearms, more than a million dollars, and cultivated marijuana. TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) Two men suspected of buying and selling "large quantities" of fentanyl were arrested after authorities in Clay County uncovered enough of the lethal drug to kill more than. Harvesting of the marijuana plants had begun, however it did not appear that any of it had been released into the community before the execution of the search warrant. According to a press release, Niceville police investigated a home for two The unfortunate part about this whole thing is, where does it end?" Deputies said two kids were sleeping in the home near uncapped needles and drugs. Five had been previously arrested on state charges and four individuals are still at large who have outstanding warrants. The bust took place at a homestead property at 34 9th Avenue that has been the source of multiple overdoses, drug-related deaths, and complaints from residents and developers in the community. During a consensual search of her vehicle, Sgt Milonas An 18-year old Fort Walton Beach resident was taken into custody last night at a high school basketball game after deputies learned he had a concealed firearm at the game. Thomas Obregon is a habitual violent drug trafficker who is now going to be exactly where he needs to be, behind bars," said Okaloosa County Sheriff Eric Aden. As a result of the investigation, the following defendants were convicted and have been sentenced to the following prison terms in federal court: This multi-year investigation and the resulting sentences demonstrate our law enforcement partners tireless efforts and commitment to public safety, stated Acting U.S. Attorney Coody. Forty-nine year old Timothy Holt was charged with Trafficking in Methamphetamines after A school bus aide is accused of child abuse without great bodily harm after an investigation by the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office revealed he used inappropriate force in dealing with a six year old autistic student from Silver Sands School. Law enforcement became aware of the operation on tips from concerned citizens. Additional charges and/or arrests may be forthcoming as a result of this investigation. At the McDonald Street address investigators seized a kilogram of cocaine worth an estimated $100,000, heroin, and two loaded handguns. Sheriff Turner says he anticipates more illegal operations to start popping up here because he refers to Oklahoma and the loose medical marijuana laws as "The Wild West." We asked BestReviews cooking expert Andrea Boudewijn for her best recommendations for Mothers Day gifts. The Okaloosa County Sheriff's. The following persons were present during the search warrant execution and were arrested: (Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office) By WJHG Newsroom. Fifteen. The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office has charged a Fort Walton Beach man with sexually assaulting a 12-year old girl in Destin. Sheriff Ashley said. Deputies say 39-year old David Rodriguez of Destin was standing next to a white car when they arrived and got into Four teens ranging in age from 13 to 16 were arrested by Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office deputies in Crestview this morning after deputies responded to reports of suspicious activity around 5 a.m. A homeowner on Richburg Lane says he noticed a flashlight outside his A 16-year old burglary suspect near Crestview was captured Tuesday morning after stealing a car and fleeing from Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office deputies. WALTON COUNTY, Fla More than 3,000 grams of cocaine is seized during a yearlong investigation into drug trafficking in Walton and Okaloosa Counties resulting in the arrest of 21 people. "Those dealing drugs, the message I would send to them is: you're not safe in Okaloosa County," Sheriff Ashley said. NICEVILLE, Fla. (WKRG) The Okaloosa County Sheriffs Office said 6 people face drug charges after deputies executed a narcotics search warrant Tuesday, June 28. "If you don't, we're going to eradicate your property, we are going to evict you and hopefully send you back to the state you came from.". PENSACOLA Eleven people from Fort Walton Beach, Mary Esther, Navarre and Miramar Beach were sentenced Friday to multi-year federal prison terms on drug-related charges. Adkinson said they expect to make additional arrests from this case. On January 28th, Okaloosa County officials issued a narcotics search warrant. If you have concerns about a possible illegal marijuana operation in your community, contact the Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team at (541) 440-4474. In addition to the cocaine, law enforcement seized four firearms, more than $22,000 in U.S. currency, 50 grams of crack cocaine, and around 2,500 grams of marijuana. Tue, 18 Apr 2023 11:45:14 GMT (1681818314449), Weilun Zhang (left) and Cindy Zheng (right) are booked into the Haskell County Jail on June 9, 2021, after deputies seize 10,000 marijuana plants. by Megan Butler & Erin Christy, KTUL Staff. To access public court documents online, please visit the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida website. The investigation began in August 2017 and led to the execution of two search warrants in February 2018 at 118 Lake Street and 698 McDonald Street in Crestview. Calling it the largest seizure of heroin and fentanyl in Okaloosa County's history, the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office today outlined a ten month undercover investigation dubbed "Operation PayDirt" that led to fifteen arrests on charges ranging from trafficking in heroin to sale of heroin. If you need an accommodation because of a disability in order to participate in the application and selection process, please notify Human Resources in advance. The search of the home turned up used syringes, methamphetamine, fentanyl and more. 2023 www.nwfdailynews.com. Two large swimming pools were being utilized as water holding tanks being fed by water pumps from Elk Creek. All rights reserved. These steps are often compact, practical and easy to move. The agency has made 564 drug arrests in 2021, and typically ends each year with about 1,000 arrests. We are honored to serve and protect. The warrant stemmed from an investigation into a large-scale black-market marijuana grow. 6 arrested in Niceville drug bust, kids found sleeping in filth WKRG. Due to the sheer size of the illegal operation, law enforcement spent two days conducting eradication and destruction of the marijuana plants. A new day of the judicial system is got to end, our laws have got to change. Turner says this is the first case in Colorado involving marijuana where suspects are hit with the "Rico Act," which deals with organized crime and racketeering. Northwest Florida Daily News 0:00 0:58 FORT WALTON BEACH The Okaloosa County Multi-Agency Drug Task Force seized a gram of cocaine, 177 grams of fentanyl, four grams of heroin and 323 grams. Law enforcement is calling the bust the biggest in county history and say millions of dollars. A search warrant was executed Wednesday at 398 North Spring Street in Crestview. OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Seven people face jail time following a major narcotics bust in Okaloosa County. Simmons was arrested on multiple felonies including trafficking in fentanyl, trafficking in heroin, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of cocaine, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Another nine individuals face charges ranging from possession of a controlled substance to illegal use of a two way communication device to facilitate a felony. 58-year old Jack Colton of Beal Parkway is charged with sexual assault with a victim between the ages of twelve and eighteen. We have laws for a reason and it's to protect our citizens, even if it's from themselves.". 52-year-old Harriet Hall and 43-year-old Dewayne Shelton, both of that address, are charged with possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. When law enforcement arrived approximately 30-50 workers began fleeing the location on foot. Deputies and OBN agents investigated Zhang and Zheng and found a registered medical marijuana grow operation at the property, and they believe they, and others in the group, were selling it illegally elsewhere. PENSACOLA, FLORIDA Jason R. Coody, Acting United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida, announced today the sentences of defendants who were indicted in multiple cases and convicted for their participation in an opioid, methamphetamine, and cocaine distribution ring previously active in Okaloosa County. Charges against 34-year-old Charley Bautista of Pine Street are possession of fentanyl and possession of drug paraphernalia. Investigators were looking into an illegal marijuana drug trafficking organization being operated in Oklahoma and Colorado. The Douglas County Sheriffs Office and Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team (DINT) executed a search warrant in the 1000-block of Scotts Valley Road Wednesday, September 1, 2021. The sheriff described the amount of fentanyl seized in this investigation is enough to kill 150,000 people, which is roughly the population of Okaloosa County. 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OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. -- Two people were arrested on drug trafficking charges after a traffic stop in Destin. We are honored to serve and protect. A multi-agency drug investigation has resulted in the arrest of 15 people in Okaloosa County. We asked Sheriff Turner if their "third party" who legally registered the farm in Haskell County would be in trouble as well. OCSO News Release: Six people were taken into custody following the execution of a narcotics search warrant at a Niceville area home thats been associated with narcotics overdoses and suspected narcotics distribution. "Men, women, and children are enslaved to addiction and die from overdoses. The Okaloosa County Sheriffs Office Narcotics Unit arrived at the home at 1481 Pine Street on June 28th and took several subjects into custody. OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A Fort Walton Beach woman who was on probation for Sale of Cocaine was arrested following the execution of a narcotics search warrant. Copyright 2021 WJHG. Other major players in the drug trafficking operation are: 45-year old Anthony Porter of Mary Esther, 29-year old Gill McGee of Crestview, 40-year old Keithen Brown of Crestview, 33-year old Aaron Johnson of Fort Walton Beach, and 33-year old Jamaal Hunt of Fort Walton Beach. Breeding ground for gangs, robberies and violent crime, job loss and lack of healthy productive workforce and loss of economic stability. PENSACOLA, Fla. ( WKRG) A man is in jail after the largest marijuana bust in Escambia County history. "One milligram is a dose, two milligrams is an overdose. The OCSO said they found two small children sleeping on dirty clothes crawling with cockroaches in the home. TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) The Haskell County Sheriff's Office arrested two people on Wednesday in connection to a drug trafficking investigation. Approximately 150 greenhouses containing 49,152 marijuana plants were located on the property. Calling it the largest seizure of heroin and fentanyl in Okaloosa Countys history, the Okaloosa County Sheriffs Office today outlined a ten month undercover investigation dubbed Operation PayDirt that led to fifteen arrests on charges ranging from trafficking in heroin to sale of heroin. Multiple witnesses told the Okaloosa County Sherifif's Office 20-year old Anessia Jines was traveling at a high rate of speed Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a call overnight of a man pointing a gun at another man's head at Brown's Grocery Store near Holt. -- The Okaloosa County Sheriff's office released the names of seven individuals who were arrested Friday during a search of a suspected drug house in Shalimar. OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. -- Six people were arrested in a drug bust Tuesday at a Niceville home. The Okaloosa County Sheriffs Office has arrested a Crestview man, following the execution of a narcotics search warrant at a residence on Wingard Street in Crestview. 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We've got to start holding people accountable for the lives that are being wasted and destroyed here. OCSO said the house was associated with drug overdoses and distribution. "If you want to move to Oklahoma to set up a grow operation in Oklahoma, that's fine, let's do it, but let's do it properly," Sheriff Turner said. Former Shalimar tennis coach accused of sexual activity with minor in 2007 arrested, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Law enforcement executed two search warrants in February 2018 where they found 3,582 grams of cocaine with a street value of nearly $900,000, 770 grams of fentanyl street valued at $6 million, 1,119 grams of cocaine with a street value of $100,000, seven grams of crack street valued at $500 and 45 grams of MDMA with a street value of $15,000. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office was assisted by DINT, the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC), the Douglas County Water Master and the Douglas County Public Works Department. While many illegal drug operations in Colorado get slapped with misdemeanors, the people in this case, Turner said, are looking at a minimum of eight years if convicted. The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office is investigating the tragic drowning of a 13-year old tourist from Kentucky in the Gulf of Mexico this morning. Officials say 21 Chinese nationalists have been indicted by a grand jury in Colorado. That's all related to heroin, fentanyl, and [the] opioid crisis that we face, the state faces and the country faces," Sheriff Ashley said. Since August of 2017, the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office has worked with local, state, and federal agencies to crack down on illegal drugs. Other charges include resisting without violence, keeping a public nuisance structure for drug activity, and tampering with or fabricating physical evidence. 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