HARDEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
On August 22, 2006 the Hardee County Inter Agency Drug Task Force
began a three-day marijuana eradication operation. The Task Force was assisted
by 2 pilots/spotters manning one helicopter from the United States Army
Marijuana Eradication team. This operation was a success resulting in the
seizure of cultivated marijuana plants at three different locations in Hardee
County and the arrest of 2 adults. More arrests are expected. The Hardee County
Sheriff’s Office typically conducts an aerial marijuana eradication operation
once each year. However due to severe hurricane seasons this is the first
operation since the summer of 2003.
On August 22, 2006 3 plants were located behind a residence on S.R. 62 east of Ft. Green Springs. The case is under investigation, arrests are expected.
On August 23, 2006 12 plants were located behind a residence on Golden Oaks Road approximately 3 miles south of the town of Zolfo Springs. The case is under investigation, arrests are expected.
On August 24, 2006 137 plants were located behind a residence on Friendship Lane approximately 3 miles southeast of the town of Zolfo Springs. Two arrests were made.
SUBJECTS ARRESTED:
David Ronnie Parrish W/M 47 yoa
1627 Friendship Lane
Zolfo Springs, Fl. 33890
Charges:
Manufacture of Cannabis
Possession of Cannabis with intent to distribute
Possession of Cannabis in excess of 20 grams
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Anita A. Parrish W/F 47 yoa
1627 Friendship Lane
Zolfo Springs, Fl. 33890
Charges:
Possession of Cannabis in excess of 20 grams
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia