Sarasota Police arrest suspect, seize more than 400 grams of cocaine

Francesco Abbruzzino, The Uncensored Report, LLC

SPD

Sarasota Police Department SWAT officers and Strategic Investigations Unit (SIU) detectives executed a narcotics search warrant at a home at 2105 8^th St. on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026.

Detectives began the investigation after receiving a tip provided through the Crime Stoppers of Sarasota County hotline. As a result of the search warrant, detectives arrested Lazaro Armando Rodriguez Gomez, 65.

During the search, detectives discovered approximately $12,000 cash in small denominations and 476 grams of cocaine in both rock and powder form.

Gomez was arrested and is facing charges of:

Felony: Trafficking in cocaine, more than 400 grams
Misdemeanor: Possession of drug paraphernalia

The following items were seized during the search warrant:

Several bags of cocaine in rock and powder form
Digital scales that tested positive for cocaine residue
Large amounts of cash in small bills
Drug paraphernalia

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 or you can remain anonymous and call Crime Stoppers of Sarasota County at 941-366-TIPS (8477).