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NewsNBC 6 South Florida – Florida Keys TagJuly 2, 2026Monroe

Florida City man arrested after allegedly hiding drugs on teen passenger

A Florida City man was arrested in the Florida Keys after deputies say he attempted to hide cocaine on a teenage passenger during a traffic stop. The driver faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges, and the teen was released to family members.

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Why It Matters

This incident involves the arrest of a driver on charges of child abuse and drug distribution, resulting in the involvement of the Department of Children and Families.

Key Facts

  • John Thornton Carrero was arrested on Wednesday in the Florida Keys.
  • Charges include possession of cocaine, intent to distribute, child abuse, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, tampering with evidence, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and driving with a suspended license.
  • The vehicle was stopped for expired registration on U.S. 1 near Mile Marker 103.
  • Authorities allege Carrero forcefully placed over 10 grams of cocaine in a teen passenger's pocket to hide it during the stop.
  • Deputies recovered .8 grams of marijuana and drug paraphernalia, including pipes and small bags, from the vehicle.
  • The teen passenger was not arrested and was released to the care of a family member.
  • The Department of Children and Families was notified of the incident.

Who's Mentioned

other10“Grams of cocaine found.”personJohn Thornton Carrero“The driver arrested during the traffic stop.”other103“Mile marker location of the stop.”locationFlorida City“The residence of the suspect.”organizationMonroe County Sheriff’s Office“The law enforcement agency that conducted the stop and arrest.”organizationDepartment of Children and Families“The state agency notified regarding the welfare of the teen passenger.”locationU.S. 1“The location of the traffic stop.”