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March 15, 2010

Manatee Deputies Arrest Man For Robbery That Almost Cost Victim His Ear

Corey Shane Holland was booked into Manatee County jail on charges of robbery and battery on a law enforcement officer. The 21-year-old had his bond set at over one million dollars. Holland is accused of robbing and assaulting a man in a drug deal gone bad. He robbed his would-be pot dealer and almost severed the man’s ear.

The incident took place on Wednesday when Holland was allegedly going to purchase marijuana from the victim. Holland instead attacked the man, stole his wallet and a large amount of weed according to police. He was arrested Thursday after assaulting a police officer and fleeing from the attempted arrest.…

March 12, 2010

Orlando Man Leaves Jail In A Limo Following Serving A Sentence For Possessing Hydrocodone

In the last six years Anthony Lee Sears has been in and out of jail nine times according to the Orlando Sentinel but on Thursday he left the Orange County Jail in a 45-foot Ford Excursion limo. Sears was leaving jail after pleading no contest to charges of drug possession for the pain killer hydrocodone, driving with a suspended license and fleeing from police.

To celebrate his recent release, Sears’ girlfriend arranged for the limo ride with members of Sears’ family waiting inside to surprise him. The 26-year-old had been in jail since November 20. Sears said this is the first time he has been released from jail and found a limo waiting for him.…

March 12, 2010

Clearwater Man Busted For Selling Oxycodone To Undercover Cop

A Clearwater man wanted on numerous Florida arrest warrants for home invasion and dealing in stolen property was busted with cocaine while selling oxycodone to an undercover police officer Friday. Charles J. Corno was charged with resisting a law enforcement officer, possession of cocaine andoxycodone and sale of oxycodone. He is being held in Pinellas County Jail.

According to TampaBay.com the drug deal took place just after midnight. Corno sold the pills to an undercover Clearwater police officer. He was about to be arrested but took off. Police caught up with him after a short chase on foot. Corno has pending charges for robbery and aggravated assault in connection with the alleged home invasion.…

March 12, 2010

Florida Doctor Faces Charges Of Murder, Trafficking And Illegal Sales Of Prescription Drugs

A Palm Beach doctor has been indicted on charges of first-degree murder, prescription drug trafficking and illegal sales of anxiety drugs and painkillers. The investigation centered around three patients that died from an overdose. The charges come after eight months of looking into the practice of West Palm Beach doctor Sergio Rodriguez.

According to an AP story, investigators allege that Rodriguez, who prescribed pain killers and anxiety medication to adult patients out of his pediatric clinic in 2008, is responsible for three deaths. The illegal prescription drugs are believed to be what caused the the
deaths. He is currently in a Palm Beach County jail.…

March 12, 2010

Pain Killers Crushed, Hidden Underneath A Stamp And Mailed To Pasco County Inmate

When it comes to creativity it is a shame so many people put their efforts towards breaking the law rather than using the time they spend coming up with these ideas for good. Take the case of 53-year-old Virgina L. Jacobs of New Port Richey. The woman was arrested for introducing contraband into a detention facility and failure to appear on a driving with a suspended license charge after she allegedly crushed up oxycodone and morphine, hid it under postcard stamps and mailed it to her husband in Pasco County jail.

Robert Jacobs is in jail for failing to appear on paraphernalia and drug charges.…

March 11, 2010

Search Warrant Reveals Marijuana, Guns And Pills Found In Hernando Home

Hernando County Sheriff’s executed a search warrant in Weeki Wachee Wednesday and found marijuana, weapons, drug paraphernalia and pills. Two men inside the house are now facing drug charges. One of the men found inside the home has also been charged with violation of probation and marijuana possession.

According to a story on TampaBay.com upon executing the search warrant deputies discovered packaged pot, a loaded 45-caliber pistol and SKS rifle, a scale, pills and paraphernalia. Sheriff’s had to bust through a special keypad lock to search the home and seize the weapons and drugs. Both men were taken to Hernado County jail.…

March 9, 2010

Sarasota Drug Crime Lawyer Talks About The Legal Process On You Tube

Sarasota criminal defense attorney Darren Finebloom has been practicing law in the Sarasota/Bradenton/Manatee area his entire career. He has been rated a superb lawyer by Sarasota Criminal Defense Lawyer the independent service Avvo which has rated him a 10 out of 10. He is an aggressive criminal defense lawyer who can help you fight your drug charges.

Darren started his career defending the people of Sarasota and Bradenton in the public defender’s office and now he and his partner David Haenel have built a practice that now includes offices in Tampa, Clearwater and Orlando on top of the Sarasota location. Darren recently took the time to create a series of informational videos concerning all areas of drug crimes.…

March 9, 2010

Sarasota Drug Crime Lawyer Talks About The Legal Process On You Tube

Sarasota criminal defense attorney Darren Finebloom has been practicing law in the Sarasota/Bradenton/Manatee area his entire career. He has been rated a superb lawyer by drug crime the independent service Avvo which has rated him a 10 out of 10. He is an aggressive criminal defense lawyer who can help you fight your drug charges.

Darren started his career defending the people of Sarasota and Bradenton in the public defender’s office and now he and his partner David Haenel have built a practice that now includes offices in Tampa, Clearwater and Orlando on top of the Sarasota location. Darren recently took the time to create a series of informational videos concerning all areas of drug crimes.…

March 8, 2010

Man Popping A Wheelie Gets Popped For Trafficking Heroin

If you are driving around with 15 bags of heroin on you, may not be a great idea to call attention to yourself. Seems Wilfredo Velez learned that lesson the hard way. According to reports and the TBO.com, Valez was pulled over for popping a wheelie on a Tampa street Sunday afternoon. Police found 15 bags of heroin and charged him with drug trafficking and heroin possession.

Making matters worse for Valdez is the fact he was cruising the streets while allegedly possessing heroin with a suspended license and he also did not have a motorcycle endorsement. He is now being held in jail on drug charges.…

March 4, 2010

Drug Trafficking Ring In Pinellas, Polk, Orange, Seminole, Lake and Volusia Busted

A high-grade marijuana distribution ring that reached into six central Florida counties was busted by local, state and federal officials on Thursday. According to a story on BayNew9.com investigators estimate the marijuana distribution ring was moving $500,00 to $750,000 worth of pot per week. There are 41 suspects under arrest on drug charges most facing felony drug trafficking and conspiracy charges.

According to the story the weed was being sold for $4,300 to $4,500 per pound. David Cole of Chuluota was named as the ring’s leader. Cole was dealing pot to the tune of $90,000 a week. The marijuana is believed to have come from California where legal medical marijuana is being grown.…

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