GEORGIA PRISON: According to Sheriff Mike Chitwood, they traced the leadership of this ring back to 42-year-old Jeffery White, is currently incarcerated in the Washington State Prison in Washington County, Georgia, where he is serving a 20-year sentence for aggravated assault. “From intercepted communication from his jail cell, it became apparent that he was running a really large scale meth operation," Chitwood said. According to Sheriff Chitwood, those arrested in connection to this drug ring could face a minimum of 15 years behind bars. ⢠James McDonald, 60 (DOB 6/30/1959), attempted purchase of crack cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia; violation of probation re: grand theft. ⢠Vondra Hill, 45 (DOB 11/28/1973), DeLand, sale of crack cocaine within 1,000 feet of a park. ⢠Ashton Desaussure, 32 (DOB 5/21/1987), sale of heroin. VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – The Volusia Sheriff’s Office teamed up with the Volusia Bureau of Investigation, Federal Bureau of Investigation and Florida Attorney General’s Office to dismantle a methamphetamine and pill distribution organization that it believes was being led from a prison cell in Georgia. ⢠Kathleen Riley, 64 (DOB 11/12/1955), attempted purchase of crack cocaine. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. Early Thursday, members of the West Volusia Narcotics Task Force and Deltona Narcotics Enforcement Team set out with search warrants and arrest warrants. Youâre not going to know when weâre coming next, but weâre coming.". ⢠Luis Acosta, 52 (DOB 11/16/1966), attempted purchase of crack cocaine, no driverâs license, providing a false name; parole violation warrant out of New York. The following 13 suspects had outstanding arrest warrants at the time of this message: ⢠Leo Britt Jr., 51 (DOB 8/22/1968), DeLand, sale and delivery of cocaine within 1,000 feet of a park. ⢠Levester Hill, 64 (DOB 2/23/1954), DeLand, sale of crack cocaine within 1,000 feet of a park. Here are the latest developments in the battle against the spread of the coronavirus in Central Florida, Everything you need to know about Florida's theme parks — and sign up to get news delivered to your inbox, The Volusia Sheriff’s Office along with the Volusia Bureau of Investigation, Federal Bureau of Investigation and Florida Attorney General’s Office dismantled a large methamphetamine and pill distribution ring. Woman, 26, who won $1 MILLION from scratch-off lottery ticket is arrested in huge Florida drug bust almost exactly a year later. Updated: October 4, 2019 - 11:16 PM. Advertisement According to authorities, the distribution was primarily in Deltona. ⢠Vincent Gesuele, 51 (DOB 3/20/1968), attempted purchase of crack cocaine; violation of probation re: burglary. ⢠Brent Stephens, 38 (DOB 4/7/1981), DeLand, sale and delivery of cocaine within 1,000 feet of a park. Some of the drugs and guns seized as part of Project Skylark, a 14 month investigation into drug trafficking by … ⢠Ian Dove, 32 (DOB 8/10/1987), Orange City, trafficking in fentanyl, possession of heroin with intent to sell, possession of meth with intent to sell, possession of drug paraphernalia. MOVING FORWARD: While there are now less drugs on the street, there is more work to be done. Police said they were responding to a report of a stolen 2019 … ⢠David Treml , 48 (DOB 8/23/1971), attempted purchase of crack cocaine, possession of a schedule IV substance, possession of a schedule II substance. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. In some cases, children getting off their school bus in DeLand were walking past drug deals happening a few feet away. Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Welcome to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office. On Thursday, deputies said they executed search and arrest warrants, and detectives conducted undercover reverse drug deals on South Clara Avenue in DeLand. Detectives conducted a reverse drug sale operation in the 1000 block of South Clara Avenue in Deland. "To the drug dealers who want to use our streets as their own open-air drug markets, and drag down the quality of life for the honest, hard-working people of these neighborhoods, just know that weâre coming after you," Sheriff Mike Chitwood said. Targeting street-level drug sales, Operation Deal Breaker brought the heat into several areas where the Sheriffâs Office has received citizen complaints about drug activity, and where drug deals have been witnessed taking place near schools, parks and bus stops. log in to manage your profile and account. Operation Extended Stay has landed dozens of suspected drug dealers in jail. Investigators said they seized three guns and drugs, including fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine and pills. ⢠Clarence Reddick Jr., 34 (DOB 6/8/1985), DeLand, sale and delivery of Xanax and cannabis. It is a continuation of local law enforcement's pursuit to reduce street-level drug dealing. Learn More. Andrew Gant Office of Public Affairs & Media Relations. Updated: May 16, 2019 - 7:27 PM. [ Read: Woman wearing hair bow crafted from methamphetamine arrested ]. ⢠Christopher Treiber, 53 (DOB 7/1/1966), attempted purchase of crack cocaine. In the past, Chitwood said they used to treat overdose deaths as just someone who made a conscious choice and died as a result of illegal activity. Investigators said the operation began during the summer. More arrests are imminent, and Sheriff Mike Chitwood said more of these operations are on the way. Bail was set at $2,500. ⢠Antwon Smiley, 31 (DOB 3/25/1988), DeLand, sale and delivery of cocaine within 1,000 feet of a park. It was all part of "Operation Extended Stay.". Click here to watch WFTV newscasts live. ⢠Pedro De La Paz-Jaimes, 40 (DOB 2/4/1979), attempted purchase of crack cocaine. Defendant is also a sex offender. VCSO CLEANING UP STREETS OF DELAND: DRUG BUY-BUST OPERATION NETS SEVERAL ARRESTS. ⢠Joseph Wesley, 63 (DOB 2/18/1956), DeLand, sale and delivery of Dilaudid within 1,000 feet of a park. ⢠Charles Barry, 64 (DOB 4/11/1955), attempted purchase of crack cocaine. 1. •Joshua Lee Kiefer, 35, of Port Orange, was arrested March 10 and charged with battery on person 65 years of age or older and false imprisonment. ⢠Clarence Waldon, 62 (DOB 7/7/1957), DeLand, sale of crack cocaine within 1,000 feet of a park. "This stuff that they are peddling out there, people are dying, people are dying at a very fast rate," Sheriff Mike Chitwood said. "In some cases, children getting off their school bus in DeLand were walking past drug deals happening a few feet away," said Andrew Gant, a Sheriff's Office spokesman. ⢠Cornell McKenney Jr., 49 (DOB 8/7/1970), DeLand, sale and delivery of cocaine within 1,000 feet of a park. Volusia County Sheriff’s Office •Joshua Rhoads, 38, of Port Orange, was arrested March 8 and charged with grand theft of a motor vehicle. ⢠Michaelangelo Lane, 34 (DOB 9/30/1985), DeLeon Springs, sale and delivery of cocaine and Dilaudid. "Its' a pill that resembles oxycontin so the buyer thinks they are buying oxycontin when in reality it is pressed fentanyl," Chitwood said. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. "As long as we have people that are demanding it, it is a simple supply and demand you are going to get people who are constantly going to fill that void and we see it," Chitwood said. – The Apopka Police Department said more than 30 pounds of marijuana were seized in a drug bust on Ocoee Apopka Road. ⢠Shaun Krueger, 40 (DOB 9/15/1979), DeLand, possession of crack cocaine. ⢠Jacob Spaunberg, 28 (DOB 8/9/91), attempted purchase of crack cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia; violation of probation re: battery on a law enforcement officer. Among the items seized in Volusia County on Thursday were fentanyl, at least $250,000 in cash, luxury vehicles and 20 firearms. DRUG RING BUST: On Friday, authorities served 38 arrest warrants were served, resulting in 28 arrests. Watch body-worn camera footage of arrests below: 30+ ARRESTED IN WEST VOLUSIA DRUG SWEEP; MORE EXPECTED Operation Deal Breaker targets street-level drug sales, including open drug deals near childrenâs bus stops More than 30 suspects involved in street-level drug sales were put behind bars this week as Volusia Sheriffâs Office deputies and detectives fanned out across West Volusia to finish off a long-term narcotics operation that started this summer. ⢠Steven Ritchie, 36 (DOB 5/21/1983), possession of meth, grand theft of a motor vehicle, possession of paraphernalia; bond surrender on charges including possession of cocaine, meth, Oxycodone, Alprazolam and a schedule IV substance with intent to sell. Bail was set at $3,000. ⢠Beau Shanks, 41 (DOB 8/14/1978), DeBary, sale and delivery of heroin within 1,000 feet of a park. Deputies said the sting, dubbed Operation Deal Breaker, targeted street-level drug sales, including deals made near schools, parks and bus stops. Defendant is also a sex offender. "To the drug dealers who want to use our streets as their own open-air drug markets and drag down the quality of life for the honest, hard-working people of these neighborhoods: Just know that weâre coming after you," Sheriff Mike Chitwood said in a news release. Our new Spectrum News app is the most convenient way to get the stories that matter to you. The search warrants resulted in the seizure of: ⢠3 handguns ⢠1 stolen motorcycle ⢠14 grams of fentanyl ⢠14.4 grams of heroin ⢠36 grams of crack cocaine ⢠23.5 grams of meth ⢠31 Dilaudid pills ⢠36.5 Oxycodone pills ⢠38 Xanax pills ⢠1 gram of morphine Those arrested during the operation were: ⢠Lidesmond Baker, 40 (DOB 2/26/1979), Orange City, armed trafficking in heroin, sale and delivery of heroin within 1,000 feet of a park, possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, possession of ammunition by a convicted felon, possession of cocaine with intent to sell, possession of drug paraphernalia. Bail was set at $3,000. ⢠Eric Knox, 42 (DOB 12/11/1976), DeLand, sale of a schedule II substance within 1,000 feet of a school, possession of a schedule II substance. After an extensive, more than yearlong investigation, members of the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office and Volusia Bureau of Investigation dismantled a drug trafficking organization on May 16 responsible for distributing heroin, fentanyl and cocaine on the streets of Volusia County and beyond. The mission of Volusia County Schools is ensuring all students receive a superior 21st century education. ⢠Erika Tompkins, 40 (DOB 3/15/1979), attempted purchase of crack cocaine, possession of Suboxone; violation of probation re: possession of drug paraphernalia. Last Updated Aug 7, 2019 at 5:04 pm EST. ⢠Radames Martinez Burgos, 42 (DOB 11/10/1976), attempted purchase of crack cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia. PUBLISHED 5:45 PM ET Nov. 11, 2019 PUBLISHED November 11, 2019 @5:45 PM. ⢠Luis Nieves, 32 (DOB 1/21/1987), attempted purchase of crack cocaine, resisting a law enforcement officer without violence. "The meth was coming in from Mexico, coming in in kilos we believe since this investigation started we’ve seized 10 kilos of meth, crystal meth actually, but we believe as much as 100 kilos have hit the streets just in Volusia County alone,” Chitwood said. CRYSTAL METH: The operation also revealed that the meth was being smuggled in from our southern border. © 2021 Cox Media Group. VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – The Volusia Sheriff’s Office teamed up with the Volusia Bureau of Investigation, Federal Bureau of Investigation and Florida Attorney General’s Office to dismantle a methamphetamine and pill distribution organization that it believes was being led from a … Volusia County Schools. "Weâre not going to let up. VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — More than 30 people were arrested in a drug sting, the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office said Friday afternoon. The Volusia County Sheriff's announced on Monday that with the help of the Volusia Bureau of Investigation, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Florida Attorney General’s Office, they have … VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – So far, 30 arrests have been made as part of a sweep operation targeting drug dealers and deputies say there's more to come, according to the Volusia County … ⢠Travis Fisher, 33 (DOB 4/18/1986), Orange City, possession of heroin. "Weâre not going to let up. Not near a TV? The eight-month operation targeted a large-scale drug ring responsible for distributing heroin in Volusia County. Just days before Mother’s Day in 2018, a pregnant woman in Volusia County went to Tallahassee to smile for the Florida Lottery cameras. ⢠Felton Hill, 44 (DOB 9/3/1975), DeLand, sale and delivery of cocaine within 1,000 feet of a park. ⢠Destiny Thacker, 24 (DOB 12/15/1994), Orange City, possession of Hydromorphone with intent to sell. Youâre not going to know when weâre coming next, but weâre coming." Volusia County deputies busted a multimillion-dollar drug operation that was being run by a man who was behind bars. by News Staff. 4. ⢠Christina Dickinson, 25 (DOB 11/29/1993), possession of drug paraphernalia. 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