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The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office charged eight people with drug-related offenses

Francesco Abbruzzino, The Uncensored Report, LLC

 

SCSO:

Beginning in February, Special Investigation detectives partnered with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) in response to recent drug sales and gun violence occurring in the 2200 block of Dr. Martin Luther King Way. Over several months, detectives identified eight key individuals in connection with significant criminal activity that originated in the parking lot of the Purple Store, a business located near the intersection of Dr. Martin Luther King Way and Colson Avenue. Collectively, those charged have 131 prior felony charges with 76 convictions and 112 previous misdemeanor charges with 47 convictions. Today, these individuals now face a total of 34 new felony charges.

“We work diligently to address reoccurring criminal activity throughout specific areas of unincorporated Sarasota County,” commented Sheriff Kurt A. Hoffman. “Whether it takes our patrol deputies, tactical units, criminal investigators, undercover personnel, or a combination of all four, we utilize intelligence-led policing to put resources where they will make the most impact. In this situation, drugs and guns were being sold across the street from an elementary school, public library, and afterschool care program. While these arrests are significant, our efforts will not stop here. We will continue to monitor this corridor and interrupt criminal activity to protect our citizens and, more importantly, our children.”

  • Lamont Brookins, DOB 01/05/89, of 1875 24th Street, is charged with two counts of Sale of Fentanyl within 1,000 Feet of a School, one count of Principal to Sale of Fentanyl within 1,000 Feet of a School, and a single count of Unlawful Use of a Two-Way Communications Device.
  • Isaiah Bryant, DOB 01/13/98, of 1783 Gore Court, is charged with Sale of Cocaine within 1,000 Feet of a School, Sale of Cocaine, and Unlawful Use of a Two-Way Communications Device.
  • Robert Gambles Jr., DOB 05/27/82, of 1687 22nd Street, is charged with a single count of Sale of Fentanyl.
  • Christopher Phillips, DOB 12/05/74, of 2435 Booker Avenue, is charged with two counts of Sale of Cocaine within 1,000 Feet of a School.
  • Yvens Philone, DOB 12/02/87, of 2804 Gillespie Avenue, is charged with five counts of Possession of a Weapon or Ammo by a Convicted Felon, two counts of Armed Trafficking in Fentanyl, a single count of Armed Trafficking in Methamphetamine, a single count of Trafficking in Methamphetamine, Sale of Cocaine within 1,000 Feet of a School, and Unlawful Use of a Two-Way Communications Device.
  • Tiarra Stanford, DOB 05/25/86, of 2136 32nd Street, is charged with a single count of Sale of Cocaine.
  • Gregory Swain, DOB 08/27/92, of 1736 Carver Court, is charged with Trafficking in Cocaine, Sale of Cocaine within 1,000 Feet of a School, two counts of Sale of Cocaine, and Unlawful Use of a Two-Way Communications Device.
  • Franklin Willis, DOB 12/03/91, of 2109 Banneker Way, is charged with two counts of Possession of a Weapon or Ammo by a Convicted Felon, two counts of Sale of Cocaine within 1,000 Feet of a School, a single count of Sale of Fentanyl within 1,000 Feet of a School, and Unlawful Use of a Two-Way Communications Device.

Both Phillips and Swain are still at large; however, warrants have been issued for their arrest. Anyone with information regarding their whereabouts is asked to contact our Special Investigations Section at 941.861.4900 or submit a tip through Crime Stoppers of Sarasota County by dialing 941.366.TIPS.

 

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