Law enforcement trainee arrested on drug charges

A 23-year-old law enforcement academy cadet who is not affiliated with the Sheriff’s Office was arrested Thursday after marijuana was found in his vehicle.

“I want to thank those who came forward in this case, which led to this man’s arrest before he became a law enforcement officer,” said Sheriff Rick Ramsay.

Michael Alexis Ramirez of Homestead, Florida, was charged with possession of marijuana, possession of marijuana with intent to sell, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

The Sheriff’s Office was notified that Ramirez had marijuana in his vehicle.

The following was found in his vehicle:

  • Approximately 4.4 ounces of marijuana
  • A digital scale
  • Plastic baggies used for drug sales
  • A glass pipe
  • A 9mm handgun and ammunition

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Wanted man arrested on drug charges

A 49-year-old Key Largo man with warrants for drug sales was arrested Thursday on additional charges after attempting to flee from Deputies.

Mark Anthony Vera faces new charges of possession of fentanyl and possession of cocaine.

Sheriff’s Office Deputies were attempting to arrest Vera on foot at approximately 10 a.m. on Lignumvitae Drive when Vera attempted to flee.

Vera dropped plastic baggies containing .8 grams of fentanyl, one gram of crack cocaine, a glass pipe, and a razor blade. He was quickly apprehended and taken to jail.

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