An 18-time convicted felon was arrested for drug trafficking in Central Florida.
Over the past month, the efforts of Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office’s Opioid Overdose Investigations Section led to the arrest of 34-year-old Alonzo Lewis, who was peddling dangerous narcotics in the local community.
HCSO undercover detectives conducted multiple transactions, procuring more than 14 grams of fentanyl from Lewis, leading to his arrest.
During the operation, Lewis was found to have other narcotics, including cocaine and oxycodone.
“I am incredibly proud of our detectives for taking this Alonso Lewis off the streets. He was not only endangering the lives of our residents with that poison but also profiting from illegal activities,” said Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister. “Let me be clear: we will not tolerate this behavior. That is why we have established our Opioid Overdose Investigations Section, to ensure our streets are free of these deadly substances and those who attempt to distribute them in our community.”
According to HCSO, Lewis was charged with:
- Trafficking in Fentanyl 4 to 14 grams
- Trafficking in Fentanyl 28 grams or more
- Possession of Fentanyl with Intent to Sell
- Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Sell
- Possession of a Controlled Substance (Oxycodone) with Intent to Sell
- Attempted Purchase of Methamphetamine
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
This is an active investigation, according to local law enforcement.
