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Cocoa police arrest 13-time convicted felon after fentanyl found during traffic stop
Cocoa police arrest 13-time convicted felon after fentanyl found during traffic stop

Yahoo

time07-07-2025

  • Yahoo

Cocoa police arrest 13-time convicted felon after fentanyl found during traffic stop

Cocoa police arrested a 13-time convicted felon with more than 20 grams of fentanyl hidden under a child's car seat after a weekend traffic stop. Corwin 'Sky' Mitchell, 29, who is currently awaiting trial on armed robbery and grand theft of a motor vehicle charges, was in a vehicle that was pulled over just after 1 p.m. July 6 near Prospect Avenue and Avon Place. Officers, who saw Mitchell making "furtive" movements in the back seat of the car and detected the smell of marijuana, requested a K-9 for a "free air" sniff of the area, according to an arrest report. Police said when the K-9 alerted the officers of possible narcotics in the vehicle, the fentanyl was found underneath the child's car seat. Mitchell was charged with possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute, possession of paraphernalia, and child abuse. Mitchell has prior convictions involving felony drug possession, grand theft, burglary, and fleeing and eluding. He is being held at the Brevard County Jail on a $26,500 bond. Tyler Vazquez is the Brevard County Watchdog Reporter at FLORIDA TODAY. Contact Vazquez at 321-480-0854 or tvazquez@ Twitter: @tyler_vazquez This article originally appeared on Florida Today: Cocoa police arrest 13-time felon on drug charges after traffic stop

Multi-agency drug investigation leads to Houma area arrest
Multi-agency drug investigation leads to Houma area arrest

Yahoo

time28-06-2025

  • Yahoo

Multi-agency drug investigation leads to Houma area arrest

HOUMA, La. (WGNO) — Narcotic agents with the Houma Police Department have made an arrest in alleged illegal drug activity in the Mechanicville area on Thursday, June 26. In partnership with Homeland Security Investigations and the Louisiana State Police, agents carried out the operation after being alerted of the alleged actions of Terrell Patterson. Houma man accused of setting house on fire with wife, dog inside According to HPD officers, Patterson is accused of distributing heroin in the 100 block of Acklen Avenue. An arrest warrant was issued and Patterson was arrested during a traffic stop. A search of his home allegedly led to the discovery of: Approximately 5.9 ounces of methamphetamine (Street value of $9,000) CDS IV prescription pills Approximately 4 ounces of Heroin/Fentanyl (Street value of $6,000) Several items of drug paraphernalia indicative of packaging and weighing illegal narcotics Nine years later, Algiers murder on Kent Drive remains unsolved Patterson has since been booked on charges of distribution of heroin and transactions involving proceeds derived from drug trend already identified among 'Generation Beta' babies, BabyCenter claims Eight people shot within nine hours in New Orleans Two dead in Lower Ninth Ward homicide investigation Boil water advisory issued in New Orleans after 30″ main break How do the chemicals in sunscreen protect our skin from damage? Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

Two Hoopeston teens arrested, facing drug, battery charges
Two Hoopeston teens arrested, facing drug, battery charges

Yahoo

time26-06-2025

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Two Hoopeston teens arrested, facing drug, battery charges

HOOPESTON, Ill. (WCIA) — Two 19-year-olds were arrested in Hoopeston over the weekend for drug and aggravated battery charges. According to the Hoopeston Police Department, officers responded to the area of West Lincoln Street and South 4th Avenue just before 3 p.m. on Saturday. 19-year-old dead, two juveniles injured after shooting in Danville When officers arrived, they arrested one of the 19-year-olds for resisting and obstructing, aggravated assault to police, and aggravated battery to police. The other teenager was arrested for possession of cannabis between 100-500 grams, and possession with the intent to deliver. Both were taken to the Hoopeston Police Station for processing. Then, the two were transported to the Danville Public Safety Building to await arraignment. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

CT man arrested after authorities report finding narcotics during raid in Manchester
CT man arrested after authorities report finding narcotics during raid in Manchester

Yahoo

time20-06-2025

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CT man arrested after authorities report finding narcotics during raid in Manchester

A man was arrested on narcotics charges after police searched his home in Manchester on Thursday. The search was carried out following a drug investigation that led to police obtaining multiple search and seizure warrants at a residence on Oak Street, according to Lt. Nick Reinert of the Manchester Police Department. The search was conducted by the East Central Narcotics Task Force in coordination with the DEA Hartford Regional Office, Reinert said. The target of the investigation was 25-year-old Derrick Lee of Manchester, according to Reinert. During a search at his residence, authorities allegedly found 10 grams of raw fentanyl and 10 grams of cocaine in both powder and crack forms, according to Reinert. The substances were allegedly packaged in a manner consistent with distribution. Lee was taken into custody and charged with three counts of possession with intent to distribute and a single count of operating a drug factory and interfering with police. He was held on a $250,000 bond and was arraigned on Friday morning in Manchester Superior Court.

Kuwait actress Shejoun Al-Hajri arrested for drugs — Internet reacts fast
Kuwait actress Shejoun Al-Hajri arrested for drugs — Internet reacts fast

Al Bawaba

time20-06-2025

  • Al Bawaba

Kuwait actress Shejoun Al-Hajri arrested for drugs — Internet reacts fast

ALBAWABA - Kuwaiti actress Shejoun Al-Hajri drug arrest shocks social media. A photograph that was distributed by the Ministry of Interior in Kuwait has created a significant amount of discussion across various social media sites. Shejoun Al-Hajri, a social media star from Kuwait, is depicted in the picture, which was shared on the official accounts of the ministry. The ministry has confirmed that Al-Hajri was taken into custody by the General Department for Drug Control. The ministry disclosed in a statement that the arrest will be handled by the Criminal Security Sector. The ministry issued the announcement. The report states that authorities took Al-Hajri into custody for possessing narcotic and psychotropic substances with the intent to use them. This arrest is a part of Kuwait's increasingly aggressive campaign against drug trafficking and abuse. moi_kuw Instagram profile According to the authorities, Shejoun Al-Hajri had been under observation as a result of the investigative procedures that occurred after suspicions were raised about her involvement in the possession of illegal drugs. According to reports, when she was taken into custody, security personnel found that she was in possession of substantial quantities of marijuana and cocaine, in addition to other psychotropic chemicals. The authorities responsible for her protection have initiated a legal proceeding and are currently holding her. Anti-drug efforts will continue with determination as part of a larger national plan to safeguard society from the dangers of narcotics, according to a public statement issued by the Ministry of Justice, which highlighted the ministry's commitment to combating drug-related offenses. The Ministry of Justice urged citizens and residents to assist security forces by reporting suspicious activity or information that could enhance public safety. Officials emphasized the significance of community cooperation and urged citizens and residents to assist security forces. Although the ministry did not provide any additional information regarding the current investigation or the possible legal repercussions for Shejoun Al-Hajri, the public disclosure of her arrest has garnered both criticism and support in the internet community. Discussions on drug use, public figures, and the function of law enforcement in the Gulf area have been rekindled once more as a result of the occurrence.

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