NewsNoticias Tampa Bay (Univision)September 3, 2026Hillsborough
Springfield police arrest three individuals and seize crack and heroin
Springfield police arrested three men following an investigation into drug distribution and violence in the Spring Street area. Authorities seized over 109 grams of crack and 495 bags of heroin during a traffic stop and a subsequent search of a residence.
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This law enforcement action impacts public safety in the Spring Street corridor and involves the prosecution of three individuals on drug trafficking charges.
Key Facts
- Police arrested Timothy Ortiz, Raziel Garcia, and Jayden Colon on September 2.
- The arrests followed an investigation into drug distribution and violence on Spring Street.
- Authorities seized over 109 grams of crack and 495 bags of heroin in total.
- Initial arrests occurred during a traffic stop around 2:30 p.m.
- A search of a residence on Spring Street was conducted at 9:20 p.m.
- Timothy Ortiz was on court-ordered ankle monitoring at the time of his arrest.
- Ortiz faces charges including trafficking 100-200 grams of cocaine and repeat drug distribution offenses.
- Garcia and Colon face charges of trafficking 100-200 grams of cocaine and conspiracy to violate drug laws.
- A fourth individual detained during the traffic stop was released without charges.
Who's Mentioned
locationSpring Street“Area of investigation and arrests”personTimothy Ortiz“Arrested individual, 31 years old”personRaziel Garcia“Arrested individual, 21 years old”other109 grams“Total amount of crack seized”personJayden Colon“Arrested individual, 19 years old”other50 grams“Amount of crack found in vehicle”organizationSpringfield Police Department“Law enforcement agency conducting the investigation”other495“Number of heroin bags seized”