On Wednesday morning, the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) arrested 11 suspects on various drug charges following a months-long investigation. The arrests were made at 4812 Oakfield Circle in Ridge Manor, just east of where Interstate 75 crosses State Road 50.
The investigation, led by HCSO, resulted in the arrest of Kayla Grimaldi, Kylee Bare, Blaine Reffuse, Mark Shawn Gordon, Mark Dillan Gordon, Kenneth Oneal, Rita Valinski, Evolin Waters, Audrey Perrine, Michael Stoots, and Melissa Gordon. Mark Shawn Gordon, 62, was the main target of the investigation for meth and fentanyl charges and was also charged with one felony possession of a firearm. The search of the compound recovered at least 60 grams of fentanyl, three stolen firearms, and two stolen vehicles. The investigation is still ongoing.
The HCSO was assisted by dozens of Citrus County Sheriff’s Office deputies in executing the search warrant and making the arrests. The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the investigation is ongoing, and further charges may be filed.
The Ridge Manor area is located in Hernando County, near the intersection of State Road 50 and Interstate 75. Residents can find more information on the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office website or contact them directly for more details on this case.
Originally reported by Hernando Sun
Sources: Hernando Sun
