Suncoast: Search Warrant Leads to 5 Arrests on Drug Charges – Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office

 

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On September 29, 2020, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit, with the assistance of SWAT and other ancillary units, executed a lawful search warrant at 15524 Lime Dr. in Punta Gorda.  As a result of this search, 5 individuals were arrested and charged as follows:

 

 

Heather Vernacatola (DOB 7/10/1968)

Opium or Derivative Sched I or II – Sell
Drug Paraphernalia – Possession or Use Of
Possess Cocaine
Possess Controlled Substance without Prescription

 

Gregory Bores (DOB 4/15/1965)

Opium or Deriv Sched I or II – Sell
Drug Paraphernalia – Possession or Use Of
POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
Possess Cocaine

 

Nicholas Bores (DOB 9/10/1993)

Drug Paraphernalia – Possession or Use Of

 

Ryan Szuba (DOB 8/20/1976)

Drug Paraphernalia – Possession or Use Of
Possess Controlled Substance without Prescription

 

 

Peggy Ford (DOB 7/11/1982)

Drug Paraphernalia – Possession or Use Of

 

“My deputies work very hard to keep our streets free of this type of activity. When we find out about it in our community, we will act on it accordingly. These individuals made the choice to engage in this lifestyle, and now they will face the consequences of those choices.”

–Sheriff Bill Prummell

 

As always, if you suspect illegal activity in your neighborhood, you can report it by calling our non-emergency number 941-639-0013 or by submitting an anonymous tip through our free mobile app.

 

If you are in need of help in order to free yourself from an addiction, call the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office. Our Drug Addiction Recovery Program can be a valuable resource for you to lead a better and more productive life.