City of Tampa, FL

06/09/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/09/2024 02:08

Tampa Police Investigation Leads to Arrests, Gun and Drug Seizures News Tampa Police TAMPA, FL. (September 6, 2024) Tampa Police Detectives have successfully completed a[...]

TAMPA, FL. (September 6, 2024) --Tampa Police Detectives have successfully completed a lengthy investigation and shut down a main source of narcotics supply in the Sulphur Springs area and along the Nebraska Avenue corridor.

In 2023, investigators began their work after receiving information that identified Antonio Lagreera as a main supplier of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine. Meticulous investigation, undercover operations, and gathering of evidence led to a search warrant being executed at 9417 N. 13th St, Apartment B on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.

Lagreera was located at the residence and immediately arrested. 26-year-old Kendric Daniels was also found to reside in the apartment.

Detectives recovered a total of eight guns, ammunition, and narcotics including 224 grams of fentanyl, 221.1 grams of methamphetamines, and over 700 grams of cocaine while conducting the search of the apartment. A total of $15,946.00 was also seized for forfeiture as a result of the investigation.

"The tenacity and dedicated efforts of all those involved in this investigation has ensured that Sulphur Springs and the Nebraska Avenue corridor is safer for our community and visitors alike," said Chief Lee Bercaw. "In Tampa, we have zero tolerance for illegal narcotics activity and are committed to using all available resources to ensure that those responsible are held accountable to the fullest extent of the law."

Lagreera and Daniels were both transported to Orient Road Jail, charged as follows:

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Antonio Lagreera (black male; 05/21/1997)
• Felon in Possession of a Firearm (Two Counts)
• Armed Trafficking in Amphetamine 28 to 200g
• Armed Trafficking in Cocaine 200 to 400g
• Armed Trafficking in Fentanyl 28g or more
• Delivery of a Controlled Substance
• Delivery of Cocaine
• Possession of Cannabis with Intent to Sell or Deliver

Kendric Daniels (black male; 12/24/1997)
• Felon in Possession of Firearm (Five Counts)
• Armed Possession of Controlled Substance w/ Intent to Sell or Deliver
• Armed Trafficking in Amphetamine 28 to 200g
• Armed Trafficking in Cocaine 200 to 400g
• Armed Trafficking in Fentanyl 4 to 4g
• Armed Trafficking in Oxycodone 7 to14g
• Possession of Cannabis with Intent to Sell or Deliver
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia