TPD Makes Drug Arrest Following Crime Stoppers Tip
September 11, 2020
Thanks to a Crime Stoppers tip, the Tallahassee Police Department arrested a convicted felon and seized a variety of narcotics and a firearm.
The tip led TPD's Special Investigations Section to investigate the sale of narcotics at the Suburban Extended Stay Hotel, located at 522 Silver Slipper Lane. Investigators were able to identify a suspect, who had numerous active warrants.
Working in conjunction with TPD's Patrol Bureau, officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle leaving the area. Officers arrested Monterrious Scott, who was in the vehicle, for the outstanding warrants.
Scott was found to be carrying numerous rocks of crack cocaine and more than $700 in cash. During a search of the vehicle, investigators found a stolen Glock 19X 9mm handgun loaded with a full magazine, an extended 33 round 9mm magazine fully loaded, three grams of powder cocaine, 18 individual baggies containing Alpha-PVP and several articles of drug paraphernalia.
Scott was transported to the Leon County Detention Facility without incident.
TPD is committed to enhancing public safety and addressing the illegal sale of narcotics. If you see something, report it by calling TPD at 850-891-4200 or Crime Stoppers at 850-574-TIPS.
Arrested: Monterrious D. Scott, 27
Charges
- Possession of Cocaine with intent to sell within 1,000 feet of a School
- Possession of Hallucinogen with intent to sell within 1,000 feet of a School
- Possession of a Firearm by a Florida Convicted Felon
- Warrant- VOP/Grand Theft of Motor Vehicle
- Warrant- Marijuana Possession less than 20 grams
- Warrant- Resisting an Officer Without Violence
- Warrant- Driving while License Suspended
Contact Information
Alicia Turner, PIO, 850-900-6876