CCSO's Operation Coin Toss nets 55 arrests in 4th quarter
In the Fourth Quarter, the TIU focused on reported drug overdoses and intelligence collected through these investigations. By obtaining information on suppliers tied to fatal drug overdoses, the TIU was able to conduct covert surveillance and undercover drug purchases resulting in the combined seizure of 40 grams of fentanyl, 143 grams of methamphetamine, 87 grams of heroin, and 30 grams of cocaine.
The Fourth Quarter resulted in 9 individual residential search warrants and 23 individuals arrested. During the process of conducting covert surveillance and gathering intelligence, an additional 32 individuals were arrested. The final quarter resulted in 55 arrests, 122 felony charges and 43 misdemeanor charges.
"The focus of Operation Coin Toss is to dismantle the drug supply chains plaguing the vulnerable population of Citrus County," said Sheriff Mike Prendergast. "We continue to focus our attention on the dealers who are making a profit by exploiting addicts and their loved ones."
In addition to seizing illegal narcotics, detectives were able to recover several stolen items and seize firearms from convicted felons. The Fourth Quarter yielded the recovery of a stolen Honda dirt bike, a stolen Suzuki four-wheeler, counterfeit currency-making devices, and stolen firearms. There were several firearms that had been illegally modified or had their serial numbers removed. All firearms were seized; there were 12 felony firearm charges.
"There is a direct correlation between the illegal sale of narcotics and the dealing in stolen property and other property related crimes," said Major Justin Ferrara. "Focusing on the suppliers of deadly narcotics also allows us to recover stolen property and reduce the indirect crimes associated with drug sales."
These investigations were made possible by information gathered through the agency's Intelligence-Led Policing methods and with the community's support. If you have any information about the illegal sale of narcotics or any other crime within community, the public is encouraged to contact the CCSO at 352-726-1121; you can remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers of Citrus County at 1-888-ANY-TIPS.
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The list of individuals arrested during the 4th quarter of this operation, and their charges, are as follows:
Issac Edwards: trafficking in methamphetamine, trafficking in fentanyl, trafficking in heroin, possession of cocaine with intent to sell, possession of hydrocodone with intent to sell, possession of marijuana more than 20 grams, possession of drug paraphernalia, and renting, leasing or owning a drug dwelling.
Timothy Wilson: trafficking in methamphetamine, possession of heroin with intent to sell, possession of cocaine with intent to sell, possession of oxycodone with intent to sell, possession of morphine, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Laura Kellogg: possession of methamphetamine with intent to sell, possession of fentanyl with intent to sell, possession of oxycodone with intent to sell, possession of suboxone with intent to sell, possession of LSD with intent to sell, possession of psilocybin with intent to sell, possession of carisoprodol with intent to sell,
possession of cannabis less than 20 grams, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Theodore Sharp: possession of methamphetamine with intent to sell, possession of alprazolam with intent to sell, possession of cannabis less than 20 grams, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Brandon Cofield: possession of methamphetamine, manufacturing methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and renting, leasing, or owning a nuisance drug dwelling.
Peter Luther: possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of a concealed firearm, possession of a short-barreled shotgun, possession of cocaine, possession of fentanyl, possession of heroin, possession of suboxone, operating a nuisance drug house, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Scott Graver: possession of methamphetamine with intent to sell, possession of heroin with intent to sell, possession of morphine, possession of clonazepam, possession of cannabis less than 20 grams, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Ronald Mesick: possession of methamphetamine with intent to sell, possession of a firearm while in the commission of a felony, selling, leasing or renting a drug dwelling; possession of drug paraphernalia, and also on a Citrus County warrant for driving with an expired license.
Nicole Cash: trafficking in methamphetamine, trafficking in fentanyl, unlawful use of a two-way communication device, possession of fentanyl, possession of drug paraphernalia, and 5 Citrus County arrest warrants.
Eric Sputa: possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, fleeing from a law enforcement officer in pursuit, possession of a controlled substance, driving while license suspended or revoked as an habitual traffic offender, resisting an officer without violence, criminal mischief, and having no motor vehicle registration or an unregistered vehicle.
Matthew Jefferson: manufacturing methamphetamine, possession of a listed chemical, possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell, posession of drug paraphernalia, and manufacturing or possessing instruments used in producing counterfeit U.S. currency.
Kevin Kasten: trafficking in methamphetamine, domestic battery, failure to register as a convicted felon, and violation of condition of pretrial release.
Katie Egbert: possession of methamphetamine, manufacturing or possessing instruments used in producing counterfeit U.S. currency, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Kaleb Rosenka: 2 counts of sale of LSD.
Johnny Johnson: possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of methamphetamine with intent to sell, possession of methamphetamine, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Sean Lane: possession of cocaine, possession of heroin, possession of drug paraphernalia, and driving while license cancelled, suspended or revoked.
Brandon Barnes: possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of a short barreled shotgun, possession of a firearm with an altered or removed serial number, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Holly Hockenberry: possession of methamphetamine with intent to sell, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Victoria Jones: possession of cocaine, possession of fentanyl, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Brandon Barnes: operating a nuisance drug house, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Jennifer Winner: possession of alprazolam, possession of fentanyl, child neglect, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Mariah Jouvert: possession of fentanyl, possession of marijuana less than 20 grams, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Tammy Bryant: possession of fentanyl, selling, leasing or renting a drug dwelling; and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Jessica Skaggs: possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
James Bailey: possession of methamphetamine, fleeing and eluding a law lenforcement officer, and driving while license revoked as an habitual traffic offender.
David Sinclair: possession of ammunition by a convicted felon, and renting, leasing or owning a drug dwelling.
Brandon Marshall: possession of fentanyl, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Kitty Collins: possession of methamphetamine, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Chelsea Dominey: possession of cocaine, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Dana R. Doss: possession of drug paraphernalia, and driving while license suspended or revoked.
Michael Autenrieth: possession of drug paraphernalia, and driving while license suspended.
Tobie Parham: possession of methamphetamine, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Jonathan Disanza: possession of methamphetamine, and possession of fentanyl.
Kimberly Gilbert: possession of methamphetamine, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Frank Hoffmeister: possession of fentanyl, and possession of methamphetamine.
Everett Dicks: possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Candice Shade: posession of methamphetamine paraphernalia, and posession of cannabis less than 20 grams.
Travis Mason: possession of methamphetamine.
Shauna Carpenter: posession of methamphetamine.
Brian Legros: two counts of possession of a controlled substance.
Alexander Fleischmann: possession of methamphetamine.
Tammy Walker: possession of drug paraphernalia.
Surleta McMahon: possession of drug paraphernalia.
James Edwards Jr.: writ of bodily attachment.
David Miller: possession of drug paraphernalia.
Quadry Sweeney: driving while license suspended.
Megan Blackmon: warrant for violation of probation.
Adrian Williams: warrant for driving while license suspended.
Darryl Belcher: violation of probation.
James Wall: warrant for violation of probation.
Rose Justen: warrant for violation of probation.
Kayla Ann Dehart: violation of probation.
Joseph Martin: violation of probation.
Aurthus Silvia: Citrus County warrant for possession of cocaine.