Five Arrested in Operation Crackdown

After numerous complaints about the use and sale of crack cocaine in several apartment complexes, five individuals were arrested.

Between May 25th and June 4th, the Key West Police Department Special Investigation Unit — in conjunction with the KWPD Special Response Team — conducted multiple search warrants in Fort Village Apartments, Robert Gabriel Apartments, and George Allen Apartments.

The investigation, called Operation Crackdown, was conducted in partnership with Homeland Security Investigations, the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.

As a result of the investigation, the following arrests were made:

Sterling Elijah McCoy, 25, was charged with possession of cocaine with intent to distribute within 1,000 feet of a municipal park, possession of drug paraphernalia to manufacture and distribute drugs and possession of marijuana.

Sonnie Harris, 45, was charged with possession of cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Clement Pla, 56, was charged with possession of cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Kenneth Chapman, 54, was charged with possession of cocaine with intent to distribute within 1,000 feet of a school and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Denay Fleming, 51, was charged with possession of cocaine with intent to distribute within 1,000 feet of a school, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana.

In addition to criminal charges, suspected proceeds from narcotics sales were seized by the Key West Police Department.

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