***UPDATE*** DCSO Makes Substantial Fentanyl Trafficking Arrest

The following individuals were arrested and charged with substantial fentanyl-related felonies recently by the Dade County Sheriff’s Office–

Cory Myers of Trenton arrested on 12/20/2022

*Possession of Methamphetamine
*Manufacture/deliver/Distribute/Administer/Sell/Possess w/ Intent to Distribute C.S.
*Trafficking in Cocaine, Illegal Drugs, Marijuana, or Methamphetamine
*Possession of a Firearm or Knife During Commission or Attempt to Commit certain Felonies
*Possession and Use of Drug Related Objects
*Tampering with Evidence-Felony
*Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance
*Driving Without a Valid License
*Failure to Register Vehicle

Dustin Whitzell of Trenton arrested on 12/15/2022

*Trafficking in Cocaine, Illegal Drugs,Marijuana, or Methamphetamine
*Possession and Use of Drug Related Objects
*Tampering with Evidence-Felony
*Crossing of guard lines with weapons, intoxs, or drugs without consent X2
*Possession of a Schedule IV Controlled Substance
*Drugs to be kept in original container-misd

Timothy Mealer of Trenton arrested on 12/15/2022

*Taillights/Lenses Required
*Tag Light Required
*Concealing Idendity of a Vehicle
*No Insurance
*Improper Lane Change/Failure to Maintain Lane
*Trafficking in Cocaine, Illegal Drugs,Marijuana, or Methamphetamine
*Possession and Use of Drug Related Objects
*Tampering with Evidence-Felony
*Expired License Plate

Sarah Atwell of South Pittsburg

*Possession of Amphetamine
*Cracked Windshield
*Possession of a Schedule 2 Controlled Substance
*Possession of a Schedule 1 or 2 w/ Intent to Distribute
*Drug Trafficking
*Window Tint Violation

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The Dade County Sheriff Department made a substantial drug-related arrest over the holiday. A number of individuals were arrested in associated with drug trafficking, possession, intent-to-distribute, and other drug-related felony charges.

Dade County Sheriff Ray Cross commented, “DCSO remains committed to getting these drugs, guns, and drug dealers off our streets. All of these arrests, were done by deputies enforcing traffic violations, which resulted in drug and firearm seizures, as well as arrests made for drug trafficking, possession with the intent to distribute drugs, and other related felonies. It remains a top priority for my deputies to continue to enforce drug laws, diligently patrol our streets, and educate the public on the dangers of drug use!”

Names associated with the arrests and charges have not been released. We will continue to follow with this story.