Three suspects were recently arrested following a successful covert operation targeting drug activity in Central Florida.
This month, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office’s Street Crimes Unit conducted an undercover investigation in Gibsonton near Tampa where they located 34-year-old Roy Sprouse selling methamphetamine and fentanyl to 29-year-old Adolfo Regino.
Deputies were able to take Sprouse into custody without incident. However, Regino fled from the scene.
The HCSO Aviation Section was called in to assist and were able to track the suspect to a residence off Corwin Street. Once deputies arrived, they located and arrested 40-year-old Anthony Greco, another known offender with active warrants.
The HCSO Aviation Section continued to search for Regino and, a short time later, located the suspect hiding under a trailer near the residence. Deputies quickly made contact with Regino and took him into custody without incident.
“This operation is a testament to the exceptional coordination and expertise of our deputies and Aviation Section,” said Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister. “By removing these individuals and these harmful substances from our streets, we are making all of Hillsborough County safer for our residents.”
Aldolfo Regino faces the most charges:
- Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Sell or Deliver
- Driving with License Canceled, Suspended, or Revoked
- Resisting Officer without Violence
- Unlawful Possession of Personal Identification of Another
- Felon Carrying Concealed Weapon
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
- Delivery of a Controlled Substance x 2
- Possession of a Controlled Substance x 2
- Failure to Appear: Felon in Possession Firearm
- Failure to Appear: Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon
- Failure to Appear: Sexual Cyberharassment
- Failure to Appear: Violation of Domestic Violence Injunction
- Violation of Domestic Violence Injunction
Anthony Greco is facing charges of Failure to Appear: Felony Petit Theft, and VOP Felony Petit Theft Bond None (x2). Roy Sprouse is facing charges of Delivery of a Controlled Substance (x2).
All three suspects have extensive criminal histories, according to local law enforcement.
