BRADENTON, Fla. – Authorities in Bradenton have taken a suspected drug dealer into custody and confiscated three firearms, one of which was reported stolen, from his residence.
The details:
Law enforcement apprehended Olvin Gutierrez Ponce, 44, on several charges, including possession with the intent to sell, manufacture, or distribute a controlled substance within 1,000 feet of a place of worship.
Courtesy: Manatee County Sheriff’s Office
The arrest and armament seizure took place while the BPD’s Crime Reduction Team, alongside SWAT, Homeland Security, and the ATF, was executing a search warrant at Ponce’s residence.
By the numbers:
With the latest seizure, the total number of firearms removed from circulation by the CRT this year stands at 34, totaling 87 since the CRT was established in mid-2024.
The Source: This report was compiled using information provided by the Bradenton Police Department.
Article original publish date: 2025-07-17 07:00:00
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