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14 hours ago
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Santa Rosa PD: Ghost gun, fentanyl found in Gucci-like man bag; three arrested
(KRON) — Three men were arrested during a traffic stop in Santa Rosa Friday after police allegedly found a Gucci-inspired handbag containing a ghost gun and fentanyl pills. The traffic stop occurred after a Santa Rosa Police Department officer saw a car with no front license plate driving near the intersection of B and 3rd streets in Santa Rosa around 11:20 p.m. Driver slams into car while evading DUI checkpoint, suspect at large During the stop, the officer allegedly smelled marijuana wafting from the car and saw open containers of marijuana and alcohol in plain sight. Based on the evidence, the officer proceeded to search the car. 'In the backseat of the vehicle was a satchel,' Santa Rosa PD said. 'Inside the satchel contained a loaded, unregistered, unserialized 9mm P80 privately made firearm, as well as suspected fentanyl pills.' After finding the evidence, Santa Rosa PD's gun-detecting K9 'Ghost' was called to the scene. Ghost allegedly alerted officers to a second gun inside the car's trunk. The officers proceeded to search the trunk and found a loaded, unregistered, .40 caliber handgun. The driver, 27-year-old Antonio Monter of Rohnert Park, was arrested and booked into the Sonoma County Jail for possession of a concealed firearm in a vehicle and possession of a loaded firearm in a vehicle. Man charged with DUI, manslaughter for running over woman in SF intersection Front-seat passenger, 25-year-old Michael Diaz-Fernandez of Rohnert Park, was arrested for possession of a concealed firearm in a vehicle, possession of a loaded firearm in a vehicle and possession of narcotics with a loaded firearm. The back-seat passenger, 23-year-old Aaron Cade of Sacramento, was arrested for an outstanding felony warrant out of Sacramento County for a firearm violation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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15 hours ago
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Man who had 83k fentanyl-laced pills sentenced to 10 years in prison
A 38-year-old Mexican citizen who previously resided in Kent was sentenced to 10 years in prison for drug trafficking. Ramon Duarte Garcia was arrested in June 2024, following a drug investigation lasting nearly four years. Between 2020 and June 2024 investigators seized more than 32 kilograms of cocaine, 14 kilograms of methamphetamine, 83,000 fentanyl-laced pills, 3 kilograms of heroin, and 1 kilogram of fentanyl powder. According to records filed in the case, Duarte Garcia's drug trafficking activity continued unabated following law enforcement stops in July 2023 and December 2023―during which methamphetamine, cocaine, and two firearms were seized from his vehicle. When Duarte Garcia's car was searched on December 4, 2023, law enforcement seized 13 kilograms of cocaine, a loaded Sig Sauer 9mm semiautomatic pistol, pistol magazines and ammunition, a shell casing, $1,716 in cash drug proceeds, a knife, and a drug ledger. Duarte Garcia will likely be deported following his prison term, the U.S. Attorney's Office.
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16 hours ago
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Eight-time convicted felon arrested, accused of selling drugs in Bay Area
The Brief Ronald Hess Jr. and Sedrick Coleman are accused of distributing dangerous drugs throughout Hillsborough County. Hess is an eight-time convicted felon. The pair are being held at the Hillsborough County Jail. TAMPA - Fewer drugs are on our streets thanks to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. Two men are now behind bars, accused of distributing dangerous drugs throughout the county. The backstory Detectives said Ronald Hess Jr., 55, and Sedrick Coleman, 42, were selling methamphetamine, fentanyl, and other illicit drugs. On Friday, the men were arrested at a home in the 10300 block of Oak Avenue in Tampa. OTHER NEWS: Dozens of animals rescued from fire at Lealman cat rescue Hess is already an eight-time convicted felon for grand theft, cocaine trafficking, narcotics possession, and has been charged with: • Conspiracy to traffic in amphetamine 28 to 200 Grams (x2)• Trafficking in amphetamine 28 to 200 Grams (x2)• Trafficking in amphetamine 14 to 28 Grams• Delivery of a controlled substance• Possession of controlled substance (x4)• Trafficking in fentanyl (28 grams or more)• Trafficking in phenethylamines 10 to 200 grams• Possession of cocaine• Keeping public nuisance structure for drug activity Coleman has been charged with: • Unlawful Use of two-way communications device (x3)• Trafficking in amphetamine 28 to 200 grams (x2)• Delivery of a controlled substance (x2)• Possession of drug paraphernalia• Possession of controlled substance (x7)• Possession of cannabis less than 20 grams• Possession of cocaine• Possession of controlled substance with intent to sell or deliver What they're saying "Let me be clear — if you're peddling this poison in Hillsborough County, we are coming for you," said Sheriff Chad Chronister. "These drugs don't just ruin lives — they end them. Our detectives stopped these traffickers before their poison could claim another victim, and we'll keep doing it, case after case, arrest after arrest. We will not give these dealers an inch in our community." The Source Information for this story was provided by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 13 TAMPA: Download the FOX Local app for your smart TV Download FOX Local mobile app: Apple | Android Download the FOX 13 News app for breaking news alerts, latest headlines Download the SkyTower Radar app Sign up for FOX 13's daily newsletter Follow FOX 13 on YouTube
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16 hours ago
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Mother arrested after baby tests positive for fentanyl in Henderson Co.
HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) – A mother was arrested after her baby tested positive for fentanyl, according to the Henderson County Sheriff's Office. 32-year-old Jessica Cho of Saluda has been charged with child abuse following an investigation by the Special Victims Major Crimes Unit. Authorities said Cho was taken into custody without incident, and was given a $10,000 bond Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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18 hours ago
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2 Tampa men charged with trafficking meth, fentanyl: HCSO
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Two men from Tampa have been arrested and charged with multiple drug trafficking counts, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said. The men, 55-year-old Ronald Hess Jr. and 42-year-old Sedrick Coleman, were both arrested on Friday after a search warrant was executed at Hess' residence on Oak Avenue in Tampa. Deputies recovered trafficking amounts of fentanyl, meth and MDMA in the home. HCSO said Hess is an eight-time convicted felon, with previous charges for grand theft, cocaine trafficking, narcotics possession and fraud. 'Let me be clear — if you're peddling this poison in Hillsborough County, we are coming for you,' Sheriff Chad Chronister said. 'These drugs don't just ruin lives — they end them.' Hess' charges: Conspiracy to Traffic in Amphetamine 28 to 200 Grams (x2) Trafficking in Amphetamine 28 to 200 Grams (x2) Trafficking in Amphetamine 14 to 28 Grams Delivery of a Controlled Substance Possession of Controlled Substance (x4) Trafficking in Fentanyl (28 Grams or More) Trafficking in Phenethylamines 10 to 200 Grams Possession of Cocaine Keeping Public Nuisance Structure for Drug Activity Coleman's charges: Unlawful Use of Two-Way Communications Device (x3) Trafficking in Amphetamine 28 to 200 Grams (x2) Delivery of a Controlled Substance (x2) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Possession of Controlled Substance (x7) Possession of Cannabis Less Than 20 Grams Possession of Cocaine Possession of Controlled Substance With Intent to Sell or Deliver Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
