Sarasota Police Seize Drugs, Events Planned This April

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Sarasota Police Seize Drugs, Events Planned This April

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Sarasota: Sarasota Police executed a search warrant on April 6 at a home in the 3000 block of 31st Way, arresting 35-year-old Demarius R. Jones and seizing fentanyl, cocaine, prescription pills, marijuana, ammunition and more than $10,000 in cash, authorities said.

The investigation is ongoing and police requested public tips; meanwhile, Sarasota County will host a Community Conversation on hurricane preparedness April 11, and the Sarasota Film Festival will run April 10–19 with the local short 'Killjoy' screening April 17.

Published 2026-04-08 20:29:55 UTC · Published by JQJO

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Timeline

1. April 6, 2026: Sarasota police execute search warrant and arrest one suspect after a corrections-provided tip.
2. April 6, 2026: Officers report seizing 90.2g fentanyl, 25.9g cocaine, pills, marijuana, ammunition, and over $10,000.
3. April 10, 2026: Sarasota Film Festival begins its 28th edition, running April 10–19.
4. April 11, 2026: Sarasota County schedules a Community Conversation on hurricane preparedness at Riverview High School.
5. April 17, 2026: Local short film 'Killjoy' is slated to screen at Ringling College's Morganroth Auditorium.

Why it matters

The recent drug bust in Sarasota shows that local law enforcement is actively working to keep the community safe. If you have any information that could aid the ongoing investigation, consider reaching out. Also, the upcoming Community Conversation is a chance to learn about hurricane preparedness - a timely topic as we approach storm season.