Drug Offenses

How Long Do the Police Have to File Drug Charges?

If you are arrested on suspicion of having committed a drug crime, you might be wondering how long until authorities…

4 months ago

Polk County Human Trafficking Operation Leads to 228 Arrests

On February 22, 2024,  the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) Vice Unit had an eight-day operation, called "Operation March Sadness…

6 months ago

Multi-Agency Drug Trafficking Investigation Led to Mass Arrests

In January of 2024, Florida’s Polk County Sherriff Grady Judd stated that a multi-agency investigation led to the arrest of…

8 months ago

The Increasing Use of Xylazine (Tranq) in Fentanyl

Recent investigations have shown there is an increasing usage of  the veterinary medicine, xylazine, mixed in with fentanyl. Xylazine, also…

1 year ago

The Effects of Fentanyl

Fentanyl is a highly dangerous drug that has been responsible for numerous deaths, especially in Florida. If you or a…

1 year ago

Polk County Drug Cases Reach Crisis Levels

Drug crimes have plagued central Florida for decades. As traffickers and cartels make millions selling their products, people develop addictions…

2 years ago

Painkillers After an Accident Can Get You Arrested?

Have you ever been injured in an accident and were given a prescription for Hydrocodone, Oxycontin, Darvocet, or Percocet or…

3 years ago

New Florida Drug Scheduling Laws Target Synthetics

Synthetic drugs such as bath salts, K2, spice, incense and potpourri have been gaining popularity in recent years. Authorities have…

3 years ago

“Hunch” Not Enough to Support Orlando Police Swab Test of Driver

An Orlando police officer recently used a Q-Tip to test a motorist for drugs based solely on the hunch that the…

3 years ago

Florida Attorney General issues order banning more synthetic drugs

Authorities across the country, and particularly in Florida, have begun to devote a great deal of energy and resources to…

3 years ago