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K-9 Richie Sniffs Out Cocaine During Brevard County Traffic Stop, Four Arrested—including Driver With Felony Warrant

By  //  August 4, 2026

Message from Sheriff Wayne Ivey

The front passenger, Kristina Swartz, was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia, along with possession of cocaine, as a bag was stuffed between her seat and the console. One of the rear passengers, Tara Yelland, also had an active warrant, and the other rear passenger, David Springer, had two glass pipes and a small bag of cocaine in his shoe and sock. Robert Reddit had an active warrant for Felony Violation of Probation. (BCSO Image)

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – This is better than any BOGO (Bust One Get One) as it’s more like Bust Two Get Two More…as the driver had a warrant and all three passengers in the vehicle also take the ride.

Saturday night, Deputy Singleton conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle when he discovered that the driver, Robert Reddit, had an active warrant for Felony Violation of Probation.

While confirming the warrant, Deputy Josh Hardy and his partner K9 Richie arrived to really get things started with a free air sniff of the vehicle.

Richie jumped out and quickly got to work…, and as you might guess, it didn’t take long before he gave the secret sign that there were drugs in the vehicle. Deputies subsequently searched the vehicle and located multiple items of drug paraphernalia along with cocaine.

The front passenger, Kristina Swartz, was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia, along with possession of cocaine, as a bag was stuffed between her seat and the console. One of the rear passengers, Tara Yelland, also had an active warrant, and the other rear passenger, David Springer, had two glass pipes and a small bag of cocaine in his shoe and sock.

Springer was also charged with Introduction of Contraband into a Detention Facility, as he was found with yet another item of paraphernalia while being searched inside the jail.

Luckily, we offer a “Best Friends” booking package which includes a ride in our Ivey’s Iron Bar Lodge courtesy Shuttle and also a souvenir booking photo, complimentary shower slides, open floor sleeping plan, and full access to the communal bathroom and showers, as well as limited access to our one-star dining accommodations.

If you didn’t know before, you do now…in Brevard County, we’re tough on crime and even tougher on criminals.

Great job by Deputy Singleton, Deputy Hardy, and of course, K-9 Richie, for another great arrest.

– Sheriff Wayne Ivey