{"id":44148,"date":"2024-04-14T16:32:55","date_gmt":"2024-04-14T20:32:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=44148"},"modified":"2024-04-14T16:32:59","modified_gmt":"2024-04-14T20:32:59","slug":"two-arrested-for-drug-trafficking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2024\/04\/14\/two-arrested-for-drug-trafficking\/","title":{"rendered":"Two Arrested for Drug Trafficking"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two people were recently arrested for drug trafficking in Central Florida after a traffic stop.<br><br>On Tuesday, April 9th at 11:30 pm, Hillsborough County Sheriff\u2019s Office deputies conducted a traffic stop on Waters Avenue.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"172\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/HCSO_drugtrafficking2-300x172-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44149\" style=\"width:541px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After establishing probable cause, patrol deputies, with the assistance of the K9 Unit, searched the vehicle, finding more than 200 grams of methamphetamine, more than 50 grams of fentanyl, and drug paraphernalia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deputies also seized over $1,800 in cash due to this arrest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis arrest sends a clear message: drug trafficking will not be tolerated in Hillsborough County, and we will relentlessly pursue those who engage in illicit activities and bring them to justice,\u201d said Sheriff Chad Chronister. \u201cI commend our deputies for their dedication in combating drug crimes and ensuring the well-being of our residents.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">43-year-old Corey Cresta was charged with two counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance, one count of Trafficking in Methamphetamine 200 grams or more and one count of Resisting Arrest without Violence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">34-year-old Nicole Wilder was arrested and charged with Trafficking in Methamphetamine 200 grams or more, Trafficking in Fentanyl 28 grams or more, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Resisting Arrest without Violence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is an active investigation, according to local law enforcement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Two people were recently arrested for drug trafficking in Central Florida after a traffic stop. 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