Suncoast: Crime Stoppers Tip reveals hidden box of drugs containing over 8 different illegal substances – Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office

Francesco Abbruzzino, The Uncensored Report, LLC

 

 

CCSO

 

On June 18, a Charlotte County deputy observed a vehicle fail to stop at a posted Stop sign. The deputy conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and spoke with the driver, James Riggs (9/28/66), and the passenger, Agnieszka Frasier (08/10/72) who are both are convicted felons.

 

After Riggs refused a search of his vehicle, K9 Shadowbird conducted a free air sniff and alerted to the presence of narcotics. Riggs and Frasier were detained while a search was conducted, locating a meth pipe with residue, an oxycodone pill, a small clear jar containing crystal meth, a white powder which tested positive as an opiate, and 16 rounds of various ammunition. The pair were placed under arrest and the vehicle was towed to a secure yard.

 

The following day, a tip was received through Crime Stoppers, advising that Riggs is known to deal drugs out of the vehicle and kept them in a magnetic box hidden under the vehicle. The deputy obtained a search warrant and located the box, which contained:

  • 1 baggie containing 5.5 grams of Fentanyl
  • 1 baggie containing 4 grams of Methamphetamine
  • 1 baggie containing 0.6 grams of  Cocaine
  • 1 baggie containing 2.2 grams (20 pills) of round blue pills and round white pills identified as Oxycodone
  • 1 baggie containing 1.3 grams (12 pills) round yellow pills identified as Oxycodone
  • 2 baggies containing 0.6 grams (5 pills) round peach pills identified as Morphine
  • 1 baggie containing 7.5 grams (60 pills) of oval peach pills identified as Alprazolam
  • 1 baggie containing 18 pink pills and 4 orange pills both identified as Buprenorphine weighing 7.7 grams
  • 1 baggie containing 2 pills identified as Sildenafil also known as Viagra

 

Following the new search, James Riggs was charged with the following counts:

  • Trafficking in Fentanyl more than 4 grams.
  • Possession of a controlled substance (Methamphetamine)
  • Possession of a controlled substance (Cocaine)
  • Possession of a controlled substance (Oxycodone)
  • Possession of a controlled substance (Morphine) x2
  • Possession of a controlled substance (Alprazolam)
  • Possession of a controlled substance (Buprenorphine)
  • Possession of a new legend drug.
  • Possession of drug paraphernalia x2
  • Possession of Firearm Ammunition or Weapon by US Convicted Felon

 

James Riggs is being held at the Charlotte County Jail without bond.

 

Agnieszka Frasier is currently out on bond for the total amount of $14,500.

  • Possess Controlled Sub WO Prescription
  • Possess Controlled Sub WO Prescription
  • Possess Controlled Sub WO Prescription
  • Drug Paraphernalia – Possession or Use Of
  • Resisting Officer Without Violence