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Central Florida Gang Member Arrested in Undercover Operation

A Central Florida gang member has been arrested after the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office conducted an undercover gang operation, resulting in the retrieval of multiple guns and narcotics.




Over the past six months, the relentless efforts of HCSO’s Gang Unit led to the arrest of 38-year-old Lavanda Tillman, a seven-time convicted felon and member of the Money Power Respect gang.

Throughout this investigation, detectives recovered three firearms, including one that was reported stolen and several narcotics.

This month, through investigative means, HCSO’s Gang Unit coordinated the arrest of Tillman, and he was taken into custody without incident. Detectives found narcotics in Tillman’s vehicle, which were taken into evidence in connection to this investigation.

Tillman was charged with:

  • Trafficking in Amphetamine 200 Grams or More
  • ?Felon in Possession of a Firearm x3
  • Possession of Firearm with Serial Number Removed
  • Possession of Cannabis Less Than 20 Grams
  • Possession of a Controlled Substance
  • Delivery of a Controlled Substance x2
  • Delivery of a Controlled Substance Fentanyl
  • Possession of a Controlled Substance (Opiate) Fentanyl

“Our undercover detectives operated with discretion and efficiency, risking their lives to prevent this criminal from inflicting harm in our community,” said Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister. “We are relentless at ensuring that those who attempt to bring their dirty work into our county face the full force of the law.”

This investigation is ongoing, according to law enforcement.



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