ROTONDA WEST, Fla.- Charlotte County Sheriff's detectives Tuesday arrested a Rotonda West Cocaine drug dealer after two previous undercover purchases. Joseph Karl Ayala, 41, of 220 Donlon Drive, was arrested on six charges, two each for Sale and Delivery of Cocaine, Possession of Cocaine, and Possession of Narcotics Paraphernalia.

Ayala was transported to the Charlotte County Jail where he posted a $17,000 bond and was released. This is Ayala’s fourth booking into the jail.

Anyone with knowledge of illegal drug activity is asked to please call the CCSO Narcotics Unit at 941-575-2157, or Crime Stoppers at 800-780-TIPS (8477).