On the night of April 12, 2013, police spotted Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ryan Malone driving his SUV when he made a left turn and hit a curb. When pulled over, a police officer reported that Malone smelled strongly of alcohol. Malone refused to take a field sobriety test and was arrested. When he […]
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Drug Trafficking Ring Shut Down After Successful Multi-Agency Task Force
On March 19, 2014, the U.S. Department of Justice, through Unites States Attorney Pamela Marsh, announced the end of a successful drug task force operation called Operation King of the Trap. In that operation, a combination of many federal and Florida state law enforcement agencies combined to help wipe out a drug trafficking ring that […]
Cocaine in Congress: Republican Congressman Trey Radel Charged with Possession of Cocaine
Trey Radel, the self proclaimed hip hop conservative, was hoping for attention from the younger generation when he ran for his congressional seat. This republican talk show host, actor and comedian has dabbled in just about everything from journalism to politics, but he wasn’t making much headway until he started dabbling in illegal substances. The […]
An Alleged Criminal Mastermind Goes Down in a Sarasota, FL Drug Bust
Sarasota, Florida is a destination most know for its sandy beaches, swaying palm trees and breathtaking landscape. Vacationers and residents often describe it as a relaxing resort atmosphere ideal for retirement and weekend getaways. A few years back, Florida officials suspected a rash of drug related crime in the area that threatened to tarnish the […]