Category Archives: Drug Charges
6 Face Federal Drug Charges for Fentanyl Trafficking
Six people have been indicted on drug charges in Florida. A federal inmate, a Cuban national, and four other people are facing federal drug trafficking charges after they have been accused of multiple fentanyl distribution conspiracies throughout the Tampa area. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida, the defendants… Read More »
Florida High School Principal Arrested for DUI and Cocaine Possession
Being under the influence of drugs and alcohol, especially while driving, is a serious issue. The situation is magnified when the person is in a position of leadership, especially at a high school. Scott Hazlett, who was recently appointed principal of Leto High School in Tampa, was arrested on the morning of August 2… Read More »
Woman Facing Drug Charges After Child Found Neglected
Drug possession charges may seem trivial, but they can be considered a big deal when charged in connection with another crime, such as child neglect. Indeed, many parents neglect their children because they are addicted to substances such as alcohol or drugs. Florida police responded to a case of child neglect and discovered drugs… Read More »
Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Drug Charges
Drug charges are punished harshly in Florida. A person can face serious criminal charges, especially if they have drugs in their possession while committing other crimes, such as battery or robbery. A North Fort Myers man was arrested in June 2023 for battering and robbing a woman. Police officers searched the man’s home and… Read More »