The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit served a search warrant on a residence in Port Charlotte on Friday, resulting in the arrest of five occupants on various drug charges. The residence at 18542 Satsuma Avenue was the subject of several complaints and tips from members of the neighborhood in reference to nuisance behavior and suspected drug activity, which led to the investigation by detectives. Deputies with road patrol also documented several responded to the home for disturbances.
During a search of the residence Methamphetamine, Morphine, Suboxone, Buprenorphine and Marijuana were located, along with various items used for the packaging of drugs for sale. Used needles were also strewn about the residence.
All arrested suspects were read their Miranda Warnings and given the opportunity to cooperate and provide information that would help with the investigation. None of the parties wished to cooperate with law enforcement.
Suspects arrested during the search warrant were:
Used needles found inside the residence, some uncapped.
Patrick Howanitz (8/13/67)
-Possession of Marijuana (<20 grams)
-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
-Maintaining a Nuisance Dwelling
David Allison (9/14/83)
-Possession of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine)
-Possession of a Controlled Substance (Morphine)
-Possession of a Controlled Substance (Buprenorphine)
-Possession of a Controlled Substance (Suboxone)
-Possession of Marijuana (>20 grams)
-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Rachelle Hayes (9/20/89)
-Possession of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine)
-Possession of a Controlled Substance (Morphine)
-Possession of Marijuana (<20 grams)
-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Brenna Morris (8/28/92)
-Possession of Paraphernalia
Shawn Smith (5/15/81)
-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
You can report drug activity in your neighborhood by submitting a tip online at www.ccso.org.
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