14 arrested in Arlington drug operation; fentanyl, cocaine seized, JSO says

14 people were arrested after JSO patrol officers shut down a drug operation in Arlington, says the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

According to JSO, in March, Narcotics detectives began their investigation into drug activity near the Arlington Expressway. The investigation identified 40-year-old Somario Atkins as a primary supplier, operating out of an apartment complex in the area. 13 other drug dealers’ operations were tied back to Atkins.

In September, detectives arrested 50-year-old Maurice Nobles, 24-year-old Christopher Harden, and Atkins after conducting a deployment.

The following were seized:

• 42 grams of Fentanyl (21K+ potentially lethal doses)
• 50.3 grams of Crack Cocaine
• 11 grams of MDMA
• 4.3 grams of Powder Cocaine
• 1.2 grams of Methamphetamine
• 183.4 grams of Marijuana

11 others involved in the drug operation were also arrested: 41-year-old Vernon Arnold, 40-year-old Darnell Bridges, 34-year-old Evabda Chaney, 36-year-old Kevin Collins, 42-year-old Freddie Goodwin, 35-year-old Darius Wimbley, 50-year-old Selena Collins, 47-year-old Derek Anderson, 41-year-old Rufus Wilcher, 44-year-old Aaron Lucas, and 30-year-old Ladarrisus Hart.

JSO says the investigation is ongoing and encourages anyone with information on drug activity in their community to contact narcotics detectives directly at [email protected] or call their non-emergency number (904-630-0500).

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