Pair arrested in suspected drug trafficking stop | Crime

Avon Park, Florida - A couple traveling through Avon Park are both facing serious drug trafficking charges after deputies in Avon Park stopped the two on US 27 last week.

Highlands County Sheriff's investigators say Jonathan DeJesus, 27, and Marilyn Calderon, 31, were both taken into custody charged with possession of cocaine with the intent to sell, trafficking of cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

The Sheriff's Office Special Investigations unit used information gathered during the stop to obtain a search warrant for the pair's home at 306 LeMans Drive where detectives say more drugs were uncovered. Deputies report seizing over 170 grams of cocaine, $2400 in cash and over 5 grams of marijuana.

The investigation continues and anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Highlands County Sheriff's Office at 402-7250 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-TIPS (8477).