Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Uncovers, Dismantles Major Drug Trafficking Organization

The investigation began in June of 2021 involving suspects dealing in multi-kilograms of cocaine

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office culminated an investigation into a Major Drug Trafficking Organization operating in Brevard County.

The investigation began in June of 2021 involving suspects dealing in multi-kilograms of cocaine along with other controlled substances.

Arrest warrants were issued for the suspects who have been identified as sources or distributors of these dangerous drugs.

During the investigation, agents seized one and a half kilograms of Cocaine and amounts of Oxycodone, Fentanyl, Marijuana, and other controlled substances.

Additionally, firearms were seized, three of which were reported stolen as well as U.S. currency and a Kawasaki side by side.

The defendants, in this case, are facing charges ranging from Conspiracy and Trafficking in controlled substances to Racketeering (RICO). These charges bring penalties upon conviction of three to 25 years in prison.

The alleged suspects are identified as:

■ Darryl Hamilton 56, Mims, ARRESTED.

Criminal History: Possession of Cocaine w/Intent to Sell, Battery-Domestic Violence, Sale of Cocaine, and Trafficking in Controlled Substance

Current Charges: Charges: Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization (RICO), Conspiracy to traffic cocaine, Conspiracy to traffic heroin, Conspiracy to possess cocaine, Conspiracy to possess heroin, Conspiracy to possess methamphetamine, Conspiracy to possess controlled substance, Solicitation to distribute controlled substance, and Unlawful use of 2-way communications device. Bond: $2,230,000

■ Kermit Anderson, 41, Titusville. ARRESTED.

Criminal History: Possession Firearm/Ammo with Domestic Violence Injunction, Battery Domestic Violence, False Imprisonment, Resisting Office, Battery, Disorderly Conduct, Obstruction by Disguise, and Introduction of a Controlled Substance into County Detention Facility.

Current Charges: Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization (RICO), Conspiracy to Traffic in Cocaine, Trafficking in Oxycodone, Conspiracy to Possess Oxycodone, Conspiracy to Possess Heroin, Conspiracy to Possess Cocaine, Possession of Fentanyl and Unlawful Use of a Two-Way Communications Device. Bond: $1,205,000

■ Ralph Osborne, 34, Rockledge. ARRESTED

Criminal History: Possession of Cocaine w/Intent to Sell, Lewd & Lascivious, Possession of Controlled Substance w/Intent to Sell, and Trafficking Cocaine.

Current Charges: Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization (RICO), Conspiracy to Traffic Cocaine, Conspiracy to Traffic Cocaine, and Unlawful Use of a Two-Way Communication Device. Bond: $1,010,000

■ Ronnie Thomas, 41, Titusville. ARRESTED

Criminal History: Aggravated Battery Domestic Violence, Battery Domestic Violence, and False ID Given to Law Enforcement Officer.

Current Charges: Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization (RICO), Conspiracy to Possess Oxycodone, Conspiracy to Possess Cocaine, Conspiracy to Possess Methamphetamine, Conspiracy to Possess Heroin, Solicitation to Sell Heroin, Solicitation to Sell Cocaine, Solicitation to Sell Methamphetamine, and Unlawful Use of Two-Way Communications Device. Bond: $975,000

Drug Organization Suspects:

■ Bernard Anderson Jr., 30, Titusville. WANTED

Charges: Conspiracy to Possess Oxycodone, Solicitation to sell Oxycodone, Unlawful Use of a Two-Way Communications Device.

■ Krystal Berrera, 23, Titusville. WANTED

Charges: Conspiracy to Possess Cocaine, Solicitation to sell Cocaine, and the Unlawful Use of a Two-Way Communications Device.

■ Cecil Byron, 32, Titusville. ARRESTED

Charges: Conspiracy to Traffic Methamphetamine, Conspiracy to Sell Heroin, Conspiracy to Sell Cocaine, Conspiracy to Possess Heroin, Conspiracy to Possess Cocaine, and he Unlawful Use of a Two-Way Communication Device. Bond: $860,000.

■ Jeffrey Carney, 48, Titusville. ARRESTED

Charges: Conspiracy to Possess Methamphetamine, Solicitation to sell Methamphetamine, and the Unlawful Use of a Two-Way Communications Device. Bond:$55,000.

■ Bridgett Davis, 56, Titusville. ARRESTED

Charges: Conspiracy to Possess Oxycodone, Solicitation to sell Oxycodone, and the Unlawful Use of a Two-Way Communications Device. Bond: $55,000.

■ Carter Dudley, 51, Titusville. ARRESTED

Charges: Solicitation to Sell Methamphetamine, Solicitation to Sell Cocaine, Conspiracy to Possess Methamphetamine, Conspiracy to Possess Cocaine, and the Unlawful Use of a Two-Way Communication Device. Bond: $105,000.

■ Edward Fishmon Jr, 28, Cocoa. ARRESTED

Charges: Conspiracy to Possess Oxycodone, Solicitation to sell Oxycodone, and the Unlawful Use of a Two-Way Communications Device. Bond $107,000.

■ Sofenya Grant, 35, Titusville. WANTED

Charges: Conspiracy to Traffic in Heroin, and the Unlawful Use of a Two-Way Communications Device.

■ Darin Guinyard, 53, Mims. ARRESTED

Charges: Conspiracy to Possess Cocaine, Conspiracy to Possess Controlled Substance, Solicitation to sell Controlled Substance, Solicitation to sell Cocaine, Violation of Felony Probation, and the Unlawful Use of a Two-Way Communications Device. Bond: $85,000.

■ Andrew Haltom, 30, Titusville. ARRESTED

Charges: Conspiracy to Possess Heroin, Solicitation to sell Heroin, and the Unlawful Use of a Two-Way Communications Device. Bond: $55,000.

■ Daniel Hunter, 44, Titusville. ARRESTED

Charges: Solicitation to Sell Heroin, Solicitation to Sell Cocaine, Conspiracy to Possess Heroin, Conspiracy to Possess Cocaine, and the Unlawful Use of a Two-Way Communication Device. Bond: $105,000.

■ Jason Kittles, 43, Mims. ARRESTED

Charges: Conspiracy to Possess Cocaine, Solicitation to sell Cocaine, and Unlawful Use of a Two-Way Communications Device. Bond: $55,000.

■ Eric Lewis, 54, New Smyrna Beach. ARRESTED

Charges: Conspiracy to Possess Cocaine, Solicitation to Sell Cocaine, and the Unlawful Use of Two-Way Communications Device. Bond: $55,000.

■ Alan Patterson Jr., 38, Palm Bay. WANTED

Charges: Conspiracy to Traffic in Heroin, and the Unlawful Use of a Two-Way Communications Device.

■ Tanya Sanders, 37, Mims. ARRESTED

Charges: Conspiracy to Possess Cocaine, Conspiracy to Possess Heroin, Solicitation to sell Cocaine, Solicitation to sell Heroin, and the Unlawful Use of a Two-Way Communications Device. Bond: $105,000.

■ Shane Sharp, 50, Titusville. ARRESTED

Charges: Conspiracy to Traffic Cocaine 28-200 grams, and the Unlawful Use of a Two-Way Communications Device. Bond: $255,000.

■ April Smith, 50, Titusville. WANTED

Charges: Conspiracy to Possess Cocaine, Solicitation to sell Cocaine, and the Unlawful Use of a Two-Way Communications Device.

■ Jalen Stewart, 18, Mims. ARRESTED

Charges: Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization, Conspiracy to Traffic in Cocaine, Conspiracy to Possess Cocaine, Unlawful Use of a Two-Way Communications Device, Unlawful Use of a Two-Way Communications Device, and Violation of Probation. Bond: $785,000.

■ Quantez Thompson, 36, Cocoa. ARRESTED

Charges: Conspiracy to Traffic Cocaine, and the Unlawful Use of a Two-Way Communication Device. Bond: $255,000.

■ Tyrone Turner, 42, Titusville. ARRESTED

Charges: Conspiracy to Possess Cocaine, Solicitation to sell Cocaine, and the Unlawful Use of a Two-Way Communications Device. Bond $220,000.

■ Dexter Walker, 53, Titusville. ARRESTED

Charges: Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization (RICO), Conspiracy to Possess Oxycodone, Conspiracy to Possess Cocaine, Conspiracy to Possess Methamphetamine, Conspiracy to Possess Heroin, Solicitation to Sell Heroin, Solicitation to Sell Cocaine, Solicitation to Sell Methamphetamine, and the Unlawful Use of Two-Way Communications Device. Bond: $870,000.

■ Jennifer Watson, 32, Titusville. ARRESTED

Charges: Conspiracy to Possess Heroin, Conspiracy to Possess Cocaine, Solicitation to sell Heroin, Solicitation to sell Cocaine, and the Unlawful Use of a Two-Way Communications Device. Bond: $105,000.

■ Lenora West, 42, Cocoa. WANTED

Charges: Conspiracy to Possess Cocaine, Solicitation to sell Cocaine, and the Unlawful Use of a Two-Way Communications Device.

■ Jamie Willhite, 30, Titusville. WANTED

Charges: Conspiracy to Possess Controlled Substance, Solicitation to sell Controlled Substance, and the Unlawful Use of a Two-Way Communications Device.

Anyone who may have information about this investigation or the wanted suspects are asked to please call the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit at 321-633-1216 or CRIMELINE at 1-800-423-TIPS (8477).  All calls to CRIMELINE are confidential and the caller may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward.

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