Fort Myers drug bust leads to 9 arrests

FORT MYERS, Fla. Nine people were arrested Wednesday morning in connection with a two-month narcotics investigation, Lee County Sheriff’s Office said.

Methamphetamine, heroin and marijuana was found at three Fort Myers houses that neighbors said had been a source of trouble. Animal Services also removed two dogs and a cat from one of the homes, which had a dangerous building notice.

Twenty-four people were living inside of one of the homes, on 2318 Aldridge Ave.

Those arrested are facing multiple drug-related charges:

• Nicole Sullivan, 38, is facing charges of sale and possession of 0.2 grams of meth. She was arrested at 2318 Aldridge Ave.
• William Santoro, 49, is facing charges of sale and possession of 0.5 grams of meth. He was arrested at 2318 Aldridge Ave.
• Ryan O’Briskie, 38, is facing charges of sale and possession of 0.2 grams of heroin. Hew was arrested at 2318 Aldridge Ave.
• Laurie Hart, 40, had three misdemeanor warrants. She was arrested at 2318 Aldridge Ave.
• Melissa Martinez, 50, is facing possession charges for 0.4 grams of meth and 1.6 grams of marijuana. She was arrested at 7290 Lobelia Road.
• Tyler Uebler, 38, is facing possession charges for 0.4 grams of meth, 0.3 grams of heroin, 1 gram of marijuana. He was arrested at 7290 Lobelia Road.
• Ryan Haberkorn, 34, is facing possession charges for 0.3 grams of heroin, 0.4 grams of meth. He was arrested at 7290 Lobelia Road.
• Terell Washington, 30, is facing sale and possession charges for 0.3 grams of heroin. He was previously arrested at Lee County Jail.
• Rich Fernandez, 43, is facing charges of sale and possession for 1 gram of suboxen. He was arrested at 7841 Gladiolus Drive Unit. 60.

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office Narcotic Unit and the Central and South District Patrol conducted the investigation.