Crime crackdown leads to 43 arrests in Hillsborough County
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In Tampa, Florida, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested 43 people during a two-day crackdown aimed at getting illegal drugs and weapons off the streets.

Throughout the operation, deputies stopped 188 vehicles, uncovering various drugs, such as fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine, and MDMA.

Among the items seized were:

  • 130.6 grams of fentanyl
  • 3.3 grams of cocaine
  • 79.1 grams of cannabis
  • 1 gram of MDMA
  • 2.1 grams of oxycodone pills

Sheriff Chad Chronister emphasized the department’s tireless commitment to proactively upholding and enforcing the law.

Credit: Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office

Sheriff Chronister stated, “Our goal is straightforward—ensure the safety of Hillsborough County residents. When people endanger our community through reckless driving, gun crimes, or by distributing dangerous drugs like fentanyl, our deputies act quickly and decisively. These operations clearly communicate that we will not compromise on neighborhood safety.”

Among those arrested were the following high-profile cases:

  • Dexter Myers, 58, was taken into custody on an outstanding warrant related to violating his status as a registered sex offender
  • Maxie Eddins, 49, and Jenna Clary, 32, were arrested after leading deputies on a high-speed pursuit. Clary was allegedly carrying over 127 grams of fentanyl, according to HCSO.
  • Nicolas French, 31, is a documented MPR gang member who deputies say was found in possession of cannabis resin and various drug paraphernalia. He has an extensive criminal history and has previously served six years in a Florida state prison.

“These arrests reflect our commitment to protecting families and ensuring the safety of every community we serve,” Sheriff Chronister added. “Through teamwork, intelligence-driven enforcement, and relentless follow-through, we’re building a safer Hillsborough County—one operation at a time.”

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