Ross Arrested On Drug Charges In Clewiston

Cocaine, Weapon And More Found With Convicted Felon

CLEWISTON, FL. -- Hendry County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Investigators conducted a search warrant at 729 Alabama Ave., in Clewiston, Florida on Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at approximately 8:00 am. Inside the residence they found 36 year old David Ross.

During the search Narcotics Investigators discovered 192 grams of powder cocaine packaged for sale, approximately 22 Ecstasy tablets, drug packaging material, a handgun and ammunition, drug paraphernalia and personal information belonging to numerous individuals that may have been used in tax fraud and identity theft cases. 

Also found were 8 counterfeit fifty dollar bills, $1,569 in US currency, and miscellaneous police equipment.

During search narcotic investigators located a stolen Dewalte 18 volt cordless impact wrench and a Raptor 700 four-wheeler inside Ross’ vehicle.

David Ross was arrested and charged with Trafficking Cocaine, Possession of a Weapon and Ammunition by a convicted Felon, Stolen Property, Possession of Synthetic Narcotic within 1000 feet of a Public Park, Possession of Cocaine within 1000 feet of a Public Park, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Dealing / Possession of Stolen Property. Ross is currently being held on $142,500.00 bond.