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Counties work together to arrest alleged drug ring

Special to Lake Okeechobee News

Posted 4/27/23

On Tuesday, April 25, members of the Glades County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Okeechobee Narcotics Task Force...

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Counties work together to arrest alleged drug ring

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Glades County Sheriff places sign after alleged drug ring is arrested.

Posted Thursday, April 27, 2023 10:36 am

Special to Lake Okeechobee News

Lakeport — On Tuesday, April 25, members of the Glades County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Okeechobee Narcotics Task Force, and members of the Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office Special Response Team, conducted a probable cause narcotic search warrant on the residence located at 15371 State Road 78 East (Lakeport), Okeechobee, Florida.

After the home was secured, the search recovered approximately 85 grams methamphetamine, various amounts of marijuana, fentanyl, prescription Drugs, and firearms were found along with drug paraphernalia.

Thomas Collins was arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of Methamphetamines over 14 grams.

Linda Elkins was charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Fentanyl, Possession of Prescription Drug Without Prescription, and Possession of Marijuana less than 20 grams.

Preston Wooten was charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of Methamphetamine.

Alexander Foster was charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of Methamphetamine.

Shannon Palmer was charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of Methamphetamine.

Ynez Gonzalez was charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.