Deputies in Osceola County said they arrested 17 people Tuesday after a two month long drug investigation. SEE THEIR MUG SHOTS HERE
The Osceola County Sheriff's Narcotics Enforcement Team began a two month long drug investigation along US 192 after deputies said they served one search warrant and numerous arrest warrants.
Deputies recovered 130 grams of cocaine, 10 grams of marijuana, 7 grams of controlled substances and numerous items of drug paraphernalia during the investigation, according to the sheriff’s office.
The following individuals were arrested and booked into the Osceola County Jail:
Omar Marine, 50, was arrested on charges of three counts of trafficking cocaine, possession of cocaine with intent to sell and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Marnick Soto-Rivera, 30, was arrested on charges of sale and delivery of a controlled substance and sale and delivery of heroin.
Steven Hudson, 35, was arrested on charges of sale and delivery of cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia and resisting without violence.
Jorge Rodriquez-Rivera, 28, was arrested on three counts of sale and delivery of heroin and resisting without violence.
Valerie Alden, 28, was arrested on charges of solicitation of prostitution and sale and delivery of cocaine.
Helmer Pedraza, 27, was arrested on charges of possession of marijuana less than 20 grams and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Lorenzo Dean, 20, 30-year-old Veronica Isabella, and 25-year-old Erica Derrickson were arrested on charges of three counts of sale and delivery of cocaine.
Kenneth Melendez, 25, 23-year-old Ramiro Quintana, 25-year-old William Cantres-Soto, 39-year-old Brian Rains, 30-year-old Torris Calloway, 45-year-old Peter Dannuzio, 28-year-old Ernest Miles, and Lynnette Padgett, were all arrested on charges of sale and delivery of cocaine.