Thread starter DiePilot; Start date Jul 2, 2002; Jump to latest Follow Reply Status Not open for further replies. Investigators could not disclose every piece of information as there are more arrests to be made, but if you have any information to help police with the investigation, call the Glynn County Sheriffs Office. Fentanyl pills seized after being smuggled through the border. 1 of 3 Arrests of suppliers were also made in Puerto Rico. He might be a bit timid at first, but he is social with other dogs and . And these are criminals. Award-winning broadcast and multimedia journalist with 20 years experience. The News4JAX Morning Show team brings you breaking news from overnight -- local, national and international stories, as well as weather and traffic to start your day. This is all a part of a two-year investigation by multiple agencies including the U.S. Attorneys office and the FBI. Action News Jax facebook feed(Opens a new window), Action News Jax twitter feed(Opens a new window), Action News Jax youtube feed(Opens a new window), Have you seen them? of high grade marijuana, 43 ecstasy pills with packaging materials, and two firearms. Its just sad., Bruno said the detective saw a lot over four months, from suspects dealing in front of their kids to overdoses, which didnt seem to bother the suspects. It happened this. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines. The operation was dubbed Early Checkout., PREVIOUS STORY: JSO drug operation leads to arrests. Bruno said many dealers are selling Narcan, which is used for drug overdoses, bringing addicts back from the verge of death. Bruno said an undercover officer posed as a drug user and dealer, building the cases for months. He is living in somebody elses world by somebody elses rules and hes extremely vulnerable, Bruno said. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. According to the Jacksonville Police Department, officers were able to arrest a man on drug charges on Sunday after a traffic stop. Her arrest report says Marshall was posing as a drug user and abuser in West Jacksonville on Dec. 23, 2021. Jacksonville's Sheriff's Office (JSO) arrested three women and two men on February 7, 2022, for several drug-related charges, including possession of and selling fentanyl. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Lifetime Jacksonville resident anchors the 8 and 9 a.m. weekday newscasts and is part of the News4Jax I-Team. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines. Whats needed? K9 Spartan and their handler responded and performed a drug sweep. Sep 10, 2021. Police: Suspect dead in North Little Rock following 'domestic' incident, Another round of severe storms could possibly hit Arkansas on Wednesday, 'Fix your life now': Former Little Rock gang member warns future generations, 411 arrests made, 723 pounds of drugs seized in DEA operation. The Tuesday, Jan. 17th bust involved the seizure of over 20 firearms, stolen property, illegal narcotics, and drug paraphernalia. Updated: 12:25 PM EST February 11, 2022 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Five people have been arrested in connection to a drug bust on Jacksonville's Westside this week, according to the. 1X. #NEW: Sheriff Mike Williams announces the arrests of several suspects involved in a major drug operation in Jacksonville.Sheriff says large shipments of cocaine came to Jacksonville from Puerto Rico and were being shipped up the east coast. The drug operation shipped cocaine as far north as New York and as far west as Colorado. The narcotics investigators received information from the US Postal Inspection Service in reference to a box to be delivered to a specific . Christopher Marshall was arrested soon after. On Jan. 22, Coleman posed as a drug user and abuser in West Jacksonville, according to his arrest report. Given these horrifying overdose figures, it is difficult to underestimate the danger these illegal substances pose to our community.. LARGEST DRUG BUST IN DUVAL COUNTY HISTORY HourglassPub. Bruno said many of the deals were based at motels, restaurants and gas stations. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Guns, drugs and stolen property were all seized in a federal raid this week on Jacksonville's Westside. (Arizona Department of Public Safety). And among those arrested was a California drug supplier with ties to the Jalisco New Generation drug cartel in the areas around Tijuana, Mexico, as well as the equivalent of 2 million lethal doses of fentanyl, Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. The drugs will be sent to a crime lab where they will be analyzed. SAMHSAs National Helpline is a free, confidential treatment referral service that can be reached by calling 1-800-662-HELP (4357). A major drug bust at a home in Northwest Jacksonville led to the arrests of six people and the seizure of 9 kilograms of cocaine, authorities said. Although rooted in Jacksonville, Operation DeCrypted ended up connecting law enforcement with drug trafficking sources as far as Georgia, California, Jamaica and Mexico, Waters said. The post was accompanied by a photo of seized drugs, with the sheriff's office saying it was recognizing the "great work" of its officers. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams on Thursday announced the arrests of several suspects involved in a major drug operation in Jacksonville. The DEA is here to work with our partners and work things back to the sources of supply and thats what weve done on this case and will continue to do that.. However, in 2022, that number exploded to 470, Waters said. "JSO Narcotics Unit seized 3 kilos of fentanyl, 1.26 kilos of cocaine &. of high grade marijuana, 43 ecstasy pills with packaging materials, and two firearms. He urged anyone suffering from addiction to seek help. They range from drug users to upper-level drug dealers, Bruno said, selling everything from fentanyl to crack cocaine. The sheriff called the outcome of the operation a major law-enforcement achievement. It happened in the 9000 block of Crystal Springs Road. Three arrested in drug bust at former daycare By Kristen Rary, Action News Jax February 07, 2022 at 11:38 pm EST JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Smiling decorations, brightly painted walls, and shadows of . Two other suspects sitting in a different vehicle were also arrested, police said. Sheriff Williams said three key suppliers in Orlando, including Derek Morales, Omar Rodriguez, and Israel Garcia, were shipping up millions of dollars' worth of cocaine every week from Puerto Rico. Williams said large shipments of cocaine came to Jacksonville from Puerto Rico and were being shipped up the east coast. See more of Jacksonville Florida "The 904" on Facebook. Police seized millions of dollars worth of cocaine, along with meth, nearly a dozen handguns and rifles, and marijuana. The Telegraph. Jacksonville police along with the Central Illinois Enforcement Group, Morgan County Sheriff's Office, Illinois State Police, and the Drug Enforcement Administration made the arrests Wednesday. The Nassau County Sheriff's Office took down two drug houses and arrested three individuals from Fernandina Beach and Jacksonville earlier this week. 10 kilograms of cocaine with a street value of $600,000. Parents need to educate their children on taking medication from friends and stuff not prescribed to them, that is a pathway to tragedy, said an US Attorneys Representative. of high grade marijuana, 43 ecstasy pills with packaging materials . Fentanyls entry into our community has been devastating and deadly.. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A big drug sweep four months in the making has landed 31 people in jail, with Jacksonville police looking for 32 more. STAY UPDATED:Download the Action News Jax app for live updates on breaking stories. Most of the activity focused around the area of Blanding Boulevard and Youngerman Circle. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, Pitman recommends calling the free LSF hotline at 1-877-229-9098 which operates 24/7. The sheriff said Operation DeCrypted seized: Law enforcement also seized 116 pounds of marijuana, seven guns, two vehicles used in drug trafficking and $30,000 in cash, Waters said. (Jacksonville Sheriff's Office). Operation Decrypted, Sheriff Waters said, targeted some of the largest known sources and suppliers of fentanyl in the Jacksonville area. That particular raid, investigators said, led to the seizure of 9 kilos of cocaine with an estimated street value of $900,000. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Copyright 2023 by WJXT News4JAX - All rights reserved. Sheriff's department makes drug bust in Jacksonville. James Houston Fender was arrested and charged with: Possession. And if the federal prosecutors decided to file charges, they could face an additional 10 years up to life in federal prison. Theyre violent. A newly-unsealed indictment names 76 people as part of a plan to move large amounts of drugs into Southeast Georgia, and much of the conspiracy operated from inside Georgia state prisons, the U.S . GLYNN COUNTY, Ga. A major drug bust in Southeast Georgia and surrounding areas has gotten 350 grams of fentanyl off the streets. Bronco can sit and give paw. Those arrests occurred in Jacksonville, and the operation stretched to other parts of Florida, California, Georgia, South Carolina, Virginia, New York, Jamaica and Mexico. The announcement comes just days after police in Flagler County, Florida, which is just over 70 miles south of Jacksonville, announced the arrest of a fugitive with enough fentanyl to kill over 100,000 people, according to Fox 35. Copyright 2023 News4JAX.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Amber Marshall Amber Marshall was arrested for selling fentanyl and cocaine possession. Director Mike Bruno, with the Jacksonville. With the volume of firearms, the volumes of narcotics seized this is a significant operation, no doubt about it.. A total of 63 suspects have been identified, and about half have been arrested. Marquez was buying kilos of cocaine and having them shipped to Jacksonville where they were distributed on the streets under his direction, Williams explained. The News4JAX Morning Show team brings you breaking news from overnight -- local, national and international stories, as well as weather and traffic to start your day. Operation Decrypted, Waters said, targeted some of the largest known sources and suppliers of fentanyl in the Jacksonville area. Joel Coleman Joel Coleman was arrested for selling fentanyl and controlled substance possession. STORY: Parents arrested after children found living in filth inside Kingsland home, sheriffs office says. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Its ruining lives, Bruno said. Bronco. K9 Spartan alerted the officers, bringing the discovery of 2.3 oz. Police said the passenger of that car ran off behind the house and threw away a pistol before he was apprehended. Swat drug bust in Jacksonville Beach. Christopher Marshall was arrested for selling fentanyl. The others remain wanted. Sheriff's department makes drug bust in Jacksonville. Forty-three firearms were collected so far and those arrested come from at least five different cities. In the past decade, our community has been ravaged by the impact of opiate addiction and related crime, Waters said. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Operation Decrypted, a four-month investigation by the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office and other partnering agencies, targeted a major drug trafficking organization in Jacksonville, and it resulted in arrests across the country, Sheriff T.K. Investigators say parents need to talk to their children tonight about the dangers of drugs. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. He said the men were bringing in 15 to 30 kilos of cocaine per week. A lot of cash involved in this operation. Spartan alerted the officers, bringing the discovery of 2.3 oz. The News4JAX Morning Show team brings you breaking news from overnight -- local, national and international stories, as well as weather and traffic to start your day. She was found in possession of fentanyl, oxycodone, diazepam and less than 20 grams of marijuana. Pittmans organization works to cut down on addiction with prevention. The fentanyl arrest happened in the 9000 block of Crystal Springs Road, which is a property that used to serve as a . The man survived, coming out of the overdose just before the undercover officer used Narcan. On Wednesday, June 27, the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office executed a narcotic search warra. Follow him on Twitter @UAMichaelLee, Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. The property used to be a daycare. The drug bust announced Thursday took down dealers higher up on the network. The kilos that were being brought in, the sheriff said, were being broken down and sold on the streets of Jacksonville. If you need help with WJXTs or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801. Example video title will go here for this video. 1 min read. Guns, drugs seized in Jacksonville Sheriff's Office narcotics operation. If we cut off that supply, then its reducing the availability of drugs, she said. And their product is killing Americans at a record rate. All rights reserved. Copyright 2023 News4JAX.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. The Drug Enforcement Agency will continue the investigation, including looking into links to drug cartels in Mexico. Amber Marshall (top left), Ashley Peyton (top right), Brandy Poturich (bottom left), Joel Coleman (bottom middle), and Christopher Marshall (bottom right). September 16, 2022, 10:17 AM. JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) More suspects have been arrested as part of Operation Iron Rooster in Onslow County. JACKSONVILLE BEACH - In the second-largest drug confiscation in the city's history, police have seized about $500,000 worth of marijuana from an empty business in the 500 block of Third Street South. The NCSO special response team and the . But its gonna be something that requires maintenance.. "JSO Narcotics Unit seized 3 kilos of fentanyl, 1.26 kilos of cocaine &. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office arrested three women and two men on Monday, Feb. 7 in connection to a drug bust. The raid was part of a six-month sting that Drug Enforcement. The cocaine would be shipped as far away as New York City and Colorado, Williams said. Operation Ghost Busted was a two-year investigation. I think by pulling out the dealers and even some of the users, youre certainly elevating the whole area. St. Augustine theatre group feels 'urgency' to educate community with Anne Frank's story, Jacksonville Jaguars second playoff game includes snow, rain chances this weekend in Kansas City, Chance of snow for the Jaguars in Kansas City for this weekend's AFC playoff game, JSO: Long-term narcotics investigation leads to arrest of 15 major drug traffickers, Watch: Bodycam videos of officer-involved shootings released by Jacksonville police. Jacksonville drug bust leads tothe arrest of 5 Amber Marshall (top left), Ashley Peyton (top right), Brandy Poturich (bottom left), Joel Coleman (bottom middle), and Christopher Marshall (bottom right). These 57 people are missing from the Jacksonville area, Polar bear attack kills woman, boy in Alaska, Buffalo blizzard hero rewarded with tickets to Super Bowl LVII, Grandparents killed by grandson in triple murder, family member says. According to his arrest report, Marshall posed as a drug user and abuser in West Jacksonville on Jan. 25. Dozens of people were indicted in five different cities. Michael Lee is a writer at Fox News. Lifetime Jacksonville resident & broadcast news producer who's been reporting & writing for nearly a decade here at The Local Station. The sheriff said that every dose of fentanyl removed from the hands of drug dealer is a potential life saved. Ashley Peyton was arrested for two counts of controlled substance possession and one count of drug use. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. A big drug sweep four months in the making has landed 31 people in jail, with Jacksonville police looking for 32 more. According to JSO, the home had been under electronic surveillance to identify suspects and vehicles used to traffic illegal narcotics, and several people were observed taking part in suspicious activity believed to be drug-related. Law enforcement officers with Calhoun and Cleburne major crimes unit, along with the Jacksonville Police Department arrested a person suspected of dealing drugs. He was identified as Kevin Marquez. 27 suspects involved in major drug operation in Jacksonville arrested By ActionNewsJax.com News Staff January 13, 2022 at 5:30 pm EST By ActionNewsJax.com News Staff January 13, 2022 at 5:30 pm EST These 57 people are missing from the Jacksonville area, Polar bear attack kills woman, boy in Alaska, Buffalo blizzard hero rewarded with tickets to Super Bowl LVII, Grandparents killed by grandson in triple murder, family member says. 76 kilograms of methamphetamine with a $500,000 street value. On Jan. 22, Coleman posed as a drug user and abuser in West Jacksonville, according to his arrest report. Eight suspects are still at large after 76 defendants were indicted Wednesday in the Southeast Georgia gang-related drug trafficking investigation "Operation Ghost Busted," FBI Atlanta said. As officers raided the property, according to police, they arrested one of the suspects who was a driver sitting in a parked car. The Sheriffs Office also arrested Kevin Marquez, an active-duty sergeant in the Army based in Fort Carson, CO., who was shipping and distributing drugs in Jacksonville. Swat drug bust in Jacksonville Beach. It happened this week at home on West 19th Street near Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. Investigators say the guards name is Desiree Briley. They rob each other all the time, Williams said. Ashley Peyton Ashley Peyton was arrested for two counts of controlled substance possession and one count of drug use. Williams said police also seized crack cocaine, meth, marijuana, thousands of dollars in cash, 22 guns, 9 cars, a boat and a jet ski. In that case, 52-year-old Adrian Rivers was arrested with over 200 grams of fentanyl and other drugs. Market data provided by Factset. Legal Statement. The News4JAX Morning Show team brings you breaking news from overnight -- local, national and international stories, as well as weather and traffic to start your day. Dozens of . This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. Her arrest was followed by the arrests of Joel Coleman, Brandy Poturich, and Ashley Peyton. Simply put, the people who are trafficking fentanyl and other poisons are killing members of community and staggering, heartbreaking numbers, Waters said. Investigators say members of the Ghostface Gangsters, Gangster Disciples and Bloods were arrested in connection to this operation. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Action News Jax got the property records that show the building has gone through several owners since then. (Jacksonville Sheriff's Office). 2022 Cox Media Group. On Wednesday, June 27, the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office executed a narcotic search warrant in the 1000 block of San Saba Street in Jacksonville. She was found in possession of fentanyl, oxycodone, diazepam and less than 20 grams of marijuana. The dealer is overheard saying in an undercover recording, Hes dead. Recommended Stories. Its also devastating to know that kind of drug and that immense amount of drugs was coming into our community., STORY:Supreme Court halts COVID-19 vaccine rule for US businesses. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. An investigation by the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office Major Case Narcotics Unit aimed at dismantling a local drug trafficking ring has netted 27 felony arrests, Sheriff Mike Williams revealed during a Thursday news conference. Director Mike Bruno, with the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office, said a narcotics team rounded up suspected drug users and dealers who were doing dangerous deals day and night on Jacksonvilles Westside. She was found in possession of amphetamines /methamphetamines, fentanyl, and drug paraphernalia. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams said a long-term drug investigation took down a major drug distribution ring in Jacksonville consisting of 27 arrests. The Mexican cartels are ruthless, DEA Assistant Special Agent in Charge Mike Dubet told News4JAX during a phone interview. Williams said operations like these lead to gun violence in Jacksonville. Fox News Flash top headlines for September 19. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. (Jacksonville Sheriff's Office). Williams said that in April, JSO began its investigation in April. Fentanyl accounted for nearly 75% of U.S. drug overdose fatalities in 2021, with the drug being linked to around 80,000 overdose deaths last year. Like dead dead.. THOMASVILLE After a two-month investigation, Thomas County/Thomasville Narcotics/Vice Division agents arrested two suspects involved in drug-related activities throughout the . The Jacksonville Sheriffs Office announced a drug bust they say contained enough fentanyl to kill 1.5 million adults. JACKSONVILLE, Ark. SPD makes drug bust on I-10. When they arrived, one of the suspects, Amber Marshall, was detained in the front yard. Waters announced during a Wednesday afternoon news conference. 10 kilograms of cocaine with a street value of $600,000, 76 kilograms of meth with a street value of over $500,000, 4 kilograms of fentanyl with a street value of $800,000 (Waters said this equates to 2 million lethal doses of fentanyl). A total of 15 people were arrested in the operation, the sheriff said. STORY: Supreme Court halts COVID-19 vaccine rule for US businesses. In Colorado, an active duty Army sergeant was arrested in the investigation. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/acyvui2rq6. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. Overwhelmingly, these deaths were the result of fentanyl toxicity. STAY UPDATED:Download the Action News Jax app for live updates on breaking stories. The Sheriff said thedrugs would be further distributed to lower-tier dealers who could then eventually lace themwith fentanyl. If you need help with WJXTs or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801. PHOTO GALLERY: 5 arrested after drug bust at former Jacksonville day care. Action News Jax first told you about the drug bust earlier this week when three men were arrested Monday evening. According to investigators, the drugs were discovered inside the home when Jacksonville Sheriffs Office narcotics officers executed a search warrant as part of a long-term investigation into a suspected drug trafficking operation. Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Copyright 2023 News4JAX.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. or redistributed. The investigation was called Operation Ghost Busted.. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office announced a drug bust they say contained enough fentanyl to kill 1.5 million adults. RELATED STORY: Drug bust at former daycare leads to 3 arrests. Susan Pitman, the founder of Drug Free Duval (Drug Free Duval), said its a major victory. Waters said. JACKSONVILLE, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) 11 people were arrested in Jacksonville after a large scale drug investigation called "Operation Sleigh Bell". 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