November 20, 2024
On November 4, 2024 members of the Levy County Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at 10730 NE 114th St Archer, Florida. The warrant concluded a month’s long investigation related to the sale of illegal narcotics at this residence. Detectives detained multiple people who were located inside the home and several individuals found inside various vehicles parked on the property.
The following subjects were arrested as a result of the search warrant and subsequent investigation:
Helen Leo (2/4/67) of Archer, the home owner, was arrested for possession of fentanyl more than 4 grams, possession of controlled substance without a prescription, possession of marijuana more than 20 grams, possession of methamphetamine over 14 grams, possession of weapon by a convicted felon, and possession of drug paraphernalia. She is being held on a $275,000.00 bond.
Joseph Shirey (10/8/98) of Williston was located in a vehicle parked outside of the home. He was arrested for possession drug paraphernalia. He posted a $3,000.00 bond and has been released.
Gregory Hopkins (12/28/67) of Williston was located inside the home and arrested for resisting arrest without violence. He posted a $2,500.00 bond and has been released.
The following narcotics were seized by Detectives and the Crime Scene Unit during the search of the property:
- Methamphetamine – 256.59 grams
- Fentanyl: 63.37 grams
- Marijuana: 134.04 grams
- Prescription pills including; Oxycodone, Morphine, Buprenorphine, Tramadol, and Lisinopril.
In addition to the seized narcotics, a handgun along with ammunition was recovered from the home. Multiple items of drug paraphernalia including various plastic bags, scales, pipes, pill containers and Narcan, which is used when a person overdoses, was located and collected during the search of the property.