SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) – Three people were arrested after a narcotics investigation led deputies to a Tampa residence, where they recovered drugs, a firearm and ammunition, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
The sheriff’s office said its Gang Unit arrested Riyen Viverette, 24; Antonio Viverette, 52; and Jessie Viverette, 54, after detectives served a search warrant at the home.
Inside, deputies said they found a firearm, cocaine, marijuana, psilocybin mushrooms, synthetic cannabinoids, ammunition and drug paraphernalia.
Deputies said they found a firearm, cocaine, marijuana, psilocybin mushrooms, synthetic cannabinoids, ammunition and drug paraphernalia.(Hillsborough County Sheriff)
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Riyen Viverette faces several charges, including trafficking in synthetic cannabinoids, sale of cannabis, delivery of cannabis, felon in possession of a firearm and felon in possession of ammunition, according to the sheriff’s office. He is also charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, unlawful use of a two-way communications device, possession of cannabis less than 20 grams and possession of cannabis more than 20 grams.
The sheriff’s office said Riyen Viverette is a 10-time convicted felon who was released from prison Jan. 1.
Antonio Viverette faces charges of possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of cocaine.
Jessie Viverette faces charges of possession of cannabis more than 20 grams, possession of drug paraphernalia and failure to pay child support under a civil order for arrest.
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