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Crime
Two Men Found Dead At Gas Pumps
Jury Convicts Man On Heroin, Meth Trafficking Charges
A federal jury convicted a Georgia man of conspiracy to distribute more than one kilo- gram of heroin and more than five hundred grams of methamphetamine. He is fac- ing a maximum mandatory sentence of 20 years in jail, up to life.
According to court docu- ments, Alexis Hernandez, 52, of Lilburn, GA, will be sentenced on November 30, 2017.
Hernandez was charged in a superseding indictment on April 25, 2017, along with five other members of a Bradenton-based drug traf- ficking organization.
Damien Avellaneda- Hernandez, Gonzalo De- larosa, a/k/a “Gordo,” Glenn Olvera, and Sergio David Gutierrez-Olmos, a/k/a “Chavo,” a/k/a “Chilango” previously pleaded guilty for their roles in this case. On August 31, 2017, Gutierrez-Olmos was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison. The others will be sentenced in the near fu- ture. Francisco Avel- laneda-Hernandez, a/k/a “Flaco,” remains at large.
According to evidence pre- sented at trial, Hernandez was a supplier of heroin and methamphetamine to the
ALEXIS HERNANDEZ
Francisco Avellaneda- Hernandez Drug Traffick- ing Organization, a group with ties to a cartel based in Michoacan, Mexico, and op- erating in Florida, Georgia, Texas, New Jersey, New York, and Massachusetts.
Between January and Au- gust 2016, law enforcement officers seized more than 20 kilograms of methampheta- mine in the Middle District of Florida linked to the organi- zation.
In addition, evidence was presented at trial showing that Hernandez and others had arranged the transport of 2 kilograms of heroin and 1.5 kilograms of methampheta- mine to Manhattan. Her- nandez was arrested in Manhattan on September 27, 2016.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a double homi- cide. Deputies discovered the bodies early Tuesday.
According to police, deputies responded to the Chevron Station, 7710 Madi- son Avenue in reference to shots being fired. When deputies arrived, they dis- covered two men beside the gas pumps. Both men were
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pronounced dead at the scene.
One of the men has been identified as 24-year-old Dremaine Vashaun Johnson, of Tampa. The other man’s name has not been released pending noti- fication of his next of kin.
There was no additional information available at press time. However, the in- vestigation is continuing.
Man Charged With Burglary During Hurricane
The Temple Terrace Police Department arrested a burglar after a brief chase. He is facing several charges.
According to police, at ap- proximately 1:43 a.m., Sunday, a vehicle crashed into the DTLR Clothing Store, 9233 N. 56th Street. The initial report stated the incident was a hit and run. However, when police arrived, they discovered the ve- hicle had smashed through the front of the store and a large quantity of clothing was taken.
Officers located the vehicle traveling west on Busch Blvd., and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. However, the driver refused to stop. When he reached the intersection of
JONATHAN SMALLS
... Being held without bond
N. 40th Street and Seward Street, the vehicle crashed into a street sign.
The driver then jumped out of the vehicle and fled the
scene on foot. After a brief chase, the suspect was ar- rested. Police said the vehicle used in the crime was reported stolen. During the search of the vehicle, police found stolen clothing from DTLR Store and stolen shoes from Shoe Moun- tain on Fowler Avenue.
The suspect has been iden- tified as Jonathan Smalls, 31, of Tampa.
Smalls is being held at the Hillsborough County Jail with- out bond. He is charged with burglary of a structure during a State of Emergency, grand theft during a State of Emer- gency, fleeing and attempting to elude police, and resisting arrest without violence.
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Man Robs Pharmacy At Gunpoint
Police are currently searching for a man who robbed a pharmacy at gun- point. The incident took place at approximately 9:45 a.m., on September 8th.
According to the Tampa Police Department, the man entered the Express Special Pharmacy, 4111 Henderson Blvd., and demanded prescrip- tion drugs. At some point a struggle ensued between the man and an employee.
The suspect fled the scene with an undetermined amount of merchandise.
EXPRESS ROBBERY
A federal judge sentenced a 51-year-old St. Petersburg man to 14 years in prison after a jury found him guilty of man- ufacturing “spice.”
Fayez Abu-Aish, of St. Pe- tersburg, was convicted of con- spiring to distribute, distribution of, and possession with the intent to distribute a substance containing XLR-11.
Trial testimony revealed that the drug, which is a synthetic
cannabinoid, typically im- ported from China, is applied to plant material to create a smokeable drug often called “spice.”
On March 28th, following a lengthy investigation, agents from the Drug Enforcement Administration Task Force raided a laboratory in St. Pe- tersburg, where the Abu-Aish brothers were manufacturing the synthetic drugs, using
XLR-11. The agents seized the finished product, other chemi- cals, plant material, and pack- aging materials.
Searches of storage units re- sulted in the seizure of thou- sands of packages containing plants laced with the drug that was ready for distribution. Some of the brands seized in- cluded, “Scooby Snax,” “OMG,” “Mr. Happy,” and “Mind Trip.”
The man is described as being between 35 and 45 years old, about 6’ with a medium build and dark complexion. He has short, black hair and a re- ceding hairline. He was also
wearing prescription glasses. Anyone with information about the suspect is asked to contact Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay at 1-800-873-TIPS
or www.crimestopperstb.com.
‘Spice’ Manufacturer Gets 14 Years In Prison
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