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Second Search Warrant at Same Home Leads to Arrests & Seizures of Illegal Narcotics

Francesco Abbruzzino, The Uncensored Report, LLC

 

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The Sarasota Police Department executed a search warrant at a home at 1331 15th Street, Sarasota, on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, just after 7 a.m.  This is the second time a search warrant has been executed at this home in the last several months.  The last search warrant was conducted on April 26, 2022, resulting in arrests and seizure of a firearm and illegal narcotics.

 

Both search warrants were obtained by the Sarasota Police Department after complaints from residents in the area and numerous undercover drug buys over several weeks.  Three people were arrested on Wednesday and are facing numerous charges.

 

 

Rodney L. Austin, 42, of Sarasota, is a one-time convicted felon for Trafficking in Cocaine (28 to 200 Grams).  He was arrested during the search warrant in April and was arrested again on Wednesday and is facing charges of:

  • Trafficking in Cocaine 28 grams – 200 grams
  • Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Sell within 1000’ of a Park
  • Possession of Structure for Trafficking in Controlled Substances
  • Tampering with Evidence
  • Resisting LEO without Violence

 

Jason L. Austin, Jr., 26, of Sarasota, was also arrested in April and was arrested again on Wednesday.  He’s facing charges of:

  • Trafficking in Cocaine 28 grams – 200 grams
  • Possession of Structure for Trafficking in Controlled Substances
  • Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Sell within 1000’ of a Park
  • Tampering with Evidence
  • Violation of Probation

 

Rashad L. Fields, 30, of Sarasota, was arrested on Wednesday and is facing charges of:

  • Trafficking in Cocaine 28 grams – 200 grams
  • Possession of Structure for Trafficking in Controlled Substances
  • Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Sell within 1000’ of a Park
  • Tampering with Evidence

 

The following illegal narcotics and currency were seized from the home:

  • 96.1 grams of Crack Cocaine
  • 465.1 grams of Marijuana
  • $2,645 in U.S. Currency

 

All three men were arrested and taken to the Sarasota County Jail.  This case remains an active and ongoing investigation.  Anyone with any information is asked to call the Sarasota Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at 941-263-6070.

 


 

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