Tag: drugs
Ocala, Florida -- Detective Jorge Fernandez and fellow detectives from the Ocala Police Department have been continuing to investigate the homicide of Samuel Washington, which occurred on November 14, 2013.
In the course of their investigation they have been able...
Ocala, Florida -- Despite more than a dozen complaints from parents and employees, former Polliwog owner Michael Tarver was approved by the Board of Dentistry to have his Dentistry License reinstated.
Complaints were made to the Ocala Police Department as...
Ocala, Florida -- As if Ocala residents would not notice, Polliwog Dental has changed its name; Polliwog is now Churchill Dentistry.
Michael Tarver is not the registered owner of Churchill Dentistry. A quick search of "Churchill Dentistry" reveals it is...
Brooklyn, New York -- Angel Gregorio Liriano Cruz was arraigned yesterday afternoon before United States Magistrate Judge Roanne L. Mann, at the federal courthouse in Brooklyn, New York, on heroin and cocaine trafficking charges. Liriano Cruz is alleged to...
Citrus County, Florida -- After a year of investigations, detectives with the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office Tactical Impact Unit along with agents from FDLE launched search warrants in three smoke shops Thursday which have been selling illegal synthetic cannabis...
Washington – The American people have again responded in droves to the most recent DEA-led National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. Last Saturday citizens turned in 647,211 pounds (324 tons) of expired and unwanted medications for safe and proper disposal...
Washington - The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) today applauded the announcement by the U.S. Department of State of a new reward offering under the Narcotics Reward Program for the arrest and/or conviction of Rafael Caro-Quintero. The Department...
Ocala, Florida -- Michael Tarver, the owner of Polliwog Dental, LLC., is hoping to have his license reinstated this month.
Tarver, who practices pediatric dentistry, got his medical license suspended in early September 2013, after serious allegations of child endangerment...
Manhattan, New York - On October 25, 2013 Brian R. Crowell, the Special Agent in Charge for the New York Division of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of...
Ocala, Florida -- The Marion County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Ocala Police Department, and in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), will participate in the National Pill Take Back Day planned for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.,...
Food Stamp recipient benefits will decrease on November 1,2013. Food Assistant benefits will decrease due to the ending of SNAP increases from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (also known as the Stimulus Plan).
Although federal funds...
Ocala Police responded to the Kangaroo Express located at 3873 SW College Road, regarding a woman sleeping inside her van with an infant child inside.
An employee of the convenience store, Rebecca Kiefer, 24, called police stating that there was...
Dunnellon, Florida -- Two men have been arrested in Dunnellon after a traffic stop turns up a large amount of drugs.
21-year-old Stefano Squartino and 20-year-old Marcelo Mesa, both of whom are from Marion County were arrested Tuesday, September 23,...
Ocala, Florida -- On September 18, 2013 the Orange County Sheriff's located a package that contained cocaine. The cocaine had been placed in a steel picture frame that had been welded and turned into artwork. It was being shipped...
DeLand, Florida -- DeLand Police Officer James Harris was fired from his job after he accidentally ran over Marlon Robert Brown as he was fleeing from officers.
FHP spokesperson, Sgt. Kim Montes, says 38-year old Marlon Robert Brown “failed to...
Deputies raided a doughnut shop, and it wasn't to enjoy the powdered treats.
An anonymous tip has led to a large drug bust and the arrest of three men in Dunnellon.
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office received a tip around 7:30...
For years, drugs have plagued the American society, destroying the lives of millions, and tearing families apart. Addicts never intend to become hooked on drugs; most say they were just going to try a drug once and usually at...
Sanford, FL- Teacher arrested on drug charges.
Third grade Lake Mary elementary school teacher, Kimberly Witt-48 was placed on administrative leave following her arrest on drug charges. Witt was charged with possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana, possession of a...