Sheriff’s Office Executes Brooksville Drug Search, Three Arrested
Hernando County detectives executed a residential search warrant in Brooksville on November 26, resulting in three arrests and the seizure of fentanyl, cocaine, a stolen firearm, and other controlled substances. The action, tied to the earlier Kings Fall Operation, underscores ongoing local efforts to disrupt narcotics distribution and protect community safety.
The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office Vice and Narcotics Unit, with assistance from SWAT, carried out a residential search warrant at a Brooksville address on November 26 as part of an ongoing narcotics investigation. Detectives arrested three people at the scene, including 34 year old Robert Wright Jr., who had been released on bond following a prior fentanyl trafficking arrest. Investigators recovered fentanyl, cocaine, marijuana, alprazolam, diazepam, drug paraphernalia, ammunition, and a Glock handgun.
Authorities determined the Glock had been stolen from Citrus County. The firearm was found in a bedroom belonging to a second arrestee identified as Robert Wright III. Ammunition recovered at the scene was noted as illegal for Wright Jr. because of his status as a convicted felon. Charges detailed by law enforcement include multiple counts of trafficking and possession with intent to sell for Wright Jr., possession of a stolen firearm for Wright III, and drug possession counts for the third person taken into custody. Wright Jr. is being held without bond.
This enforcement action was linked to the earlier Kings Fall Operation, reflecting a sustained focus on disrupting supply chains that bring dangerous opioids and other illicit drugs into Hernando County. Fentanyl in particular poses a heightened public health and public safety risk because small quantities can be lethal and because trafficking networks often distribute to neighborhoods, creating overdose vulnerabilities across age groups.
For Hernando County residents, the arrests and seizures offer both immediate and ongoing implications. The removal of a stolen handgun and narcotics from a neighborhood reduces an immediate threat, while the criminal filings and potential prosecutions aim to interrupt resale activity that can fuel addiction and violence. The sheriff’s office emphasized continued investigative work to identify and dismantle distribution networks.
As cases proceed through the county court system, residents can expect further updates from local law enforcement about related arrests and safety measures. Community members concerned about substance misuse or illegal weapons are encouraged to report suspicious activity to law enforcement and to seek local public health resources for prevention and treatment assistance.
