{"id":183327,"date":"2026-03-08T17:05:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-08T17:05:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/183327\/"},"modified":"2026-03-08T17:05:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-08T17:05:09","slug":"columbia-men-arrested-in-florida-keys-after-loaded-gun-drugs-found-in-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/183327\/","title":{"rendered":"Columbia men arrested in Florida Keys after loaded gun, drugs found in car"},"content":{"rendered":"

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KEY WEST, Fla. (WIS) – Two Columbia men were arrested after being pulled over in the Florida Keys early Sunday. <\/p>\n

The Monroe County Sheriff\u2019s Office, located in Key West, said 44-year-old Andre Coker and 34-year-old Alberto Gutierrez were taken into custody after a traffic stop on U.S. 1.<\/p>\n

\"AndreAndre Coker, Alberto Gutierrez(Monroe County Sheriff’s Office)<\/p>\n

The sheriff\u2019s office said Gutierrez was driving a BMW sedan that was speeding on the highway at around 3:30 a.m. During the stop, deputies reported a smell of marijuana as well as a THC pen being visible.<\/p>\n

A search of the car revealed a loaded .45 caliber Glock as well as nearly 70 grams of cocaine, over 20 grams of marijuana and seven prescription pills. Nearly $650 in cash was also seized.<\/p>\n

\"ColumbiaColumbia men arrested in Florida Keys after gun, drugs found in car(Monroe County Sheriff’s Office)<\/p>\n

Both men were charged with trafficking cocaine, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Gutierrez was additionally charged with possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, as well as possession of ammunition by a convicted felon.<\/p>\n

As of around 12:10 p.m. Sunday, records show Coker and Gutierrez are being jailed in Monroe County with no bond set. Both have arrangements scheduled for March 26.<\/p>\n

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