Mug Shot Gallery: Cocaine Bust Nets 9

A recent SWAT operation on Southtowne Loop in New Port Richey netted nine cocaine-related arrests, according to the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office. 

The arrests were made Tuesday, June 25, after search warrants were executed at 5119 Southtowne Lp and 5130 Southtowne Lp. The SWAT team consists of both Pasco County Sheriff's deputies and New Port Richey police officers.

A note on the Sheriff’s Office Facebook page reads: “It should also be noted that a lot of citizens from an adjoining neighborhood across Main St. came out to applaud our efforts. Thank you to the community for reporting what you see in your neighborhoods! It helps us to help you. “ 

The suspects arrested and their charges are:

• Jessica Ayers, 21, one count of sale of cocaine and one countr of possession of cocaine

• Toniann Nelson, 38, one count of possession of cocaine, two counts of possession of paraphernalia

• Telly Fribley,  19, two counts of possession of cocaine, two counts of sale of cocaine

• David Linder, 41, three counts of possession of cocaine, two counts of sale of cocaine, one count of possession drug paraphernalia

• Jody June, 47, one count of operating a drug house,  two counts of possession of cocaine, one count of sale of cocaine, one count of possession of paraphernalia

• Melissa Bryan, 29, two counts of sale of cocaine and two counts of possession of cocaine

• Richard Lefavore, 52, three counts of possession of cocaine, one count of sale of cocaine, one count of distribution of cocaine, one count of owning, leasing or renting property for the puropose of trafficking, manufacturing or selling drugs and other charges. 

•  Charles White, 59, possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia

• Tracy Carlino, 44, two counts of sale of cocaine and two counts of possession of cocaine