{"id":296038,"date":"2026-06-04T17:23:08","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T17:23:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/296038\/"},"modified":"2026-06-04T17:23:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T17:23:08","slug":"three-arrested-in-tampa-narcotics-investigation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/296038\/","title":{"rendered":"Three arrested in Tampa narcotics investigation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"text | article-text\">SARASOTA, Fla. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mysuncoast.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.mysuncoast.com\/\">WWSB<\/a>) &#8211; 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\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">The sheriff\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Inside, deputies said they found a firearm, cocaine, marijuana, psilocybin mushrooms, synthetic cannabinoids, ammunition and drug paraphernalia.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"figure-img img-fluid mx-auto d-block\" alt=\"Deputies said they found a firearm, cocaine, marijuana, psilocybin mushrooms, synthetic...\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/OBZ46KOGC5HETILBYCBLLDLKII.jpg\" width=\"980\" height=\"735\" \/>Deputies said they found a firearm, cocaine, marijuana, psilocybin mushrooms, synthetic cannabinoids, ammunition and drug paraphernalia.(Hillsborough County Sheriff)<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mysuncoast.com\/2026\/06\/03\/least-one-usf-student-stabbed-apartment-near-campus-deputies-say\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.mysuncoast.com\/2026\/06\/03\/least-one-usf-student-stabbed-apartment-near-campus-deputies-say\/\">Tampa double stabbing suspect found dead, investigation ongoing<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">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\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">The sheriff\u2019s office said Riyen Viverette is a 10-time convicted felon who was released from prison Jan. 1.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Antonio Viverette faces charges of possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of cocaine.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">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.<\/p>\n<p>Copyright 2026 WWSB. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"SARASOTA, Fla. 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