Known gang member, 2 others arrested during drug bust in Spring Hill: Deputies

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Known gang member, 2 others arrested during ***** bust in Spring Hill: Deputies

SPRING HILL, Fla. – On Friday, the

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Sheriff’s Office Vice and Narcotics Unit ********* a search warrant with the help of the HCSO SWAT team in Spring Hill.

During the ********** of the warrant at a home in the 6000 block of Ashland Drive, deputies say 48-year-old Steven James Thurman Cline snuck out the back of the home and was found at a next-door neighbor’s house. During the search, detectives say they found numerous narcotics, seven firearms, body armor, and a ballistic “Police” shield (rifle-rated).

According to HCSO, after Cline was read his rights, he claimed ownership/possession of the narcotics, firearms, shield, and body armor.

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The investigation revealed that the shield and body armor were acquired as a “trade” for drugs, according to the sheriff’s office.

Deputies say this is a culmination of several months of investigation, including several traffic stops from the residence, which also resulted in arrests for trafficking in methamphetamine.

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Hernando County units from Vice and Narcotics, SWAT, K9, Forensics, District Deputies and COPPS all helped with the investigation.

Cline is a “Florida known gang member” who has a lengthy ********* history, according to officials. Authorities say he has a total of 38 felony charges and 14 felony convictions.

Cline’s charges as a result of the search warrant include:

Resisting without *********

Possession of Firearm/Ammunition by a convicted felon (7 firearms)

Possession of Methamphetamine

Possession of Fentanyl

Possession of a Controlled Substance (Suboxone)

Possession of ********

Possession of Alprazolam

Possession of ********** more than 20g

Possession of Paraphernalia

Possession of a New Legend ***** without prescription

Ashley Dawn Cline, 37, was also arrested. She was currently on probation for possession of a controlled substance and had a total of six felony charges, according to law enforcement.

Her charges as a result of the search warrant include:

Violation of ***** Offender Probation

Possession of Methamphetamine

Possession of Fentanyl

Possession of a Controlled Substance(Suboxone)

Possession of ********

Possession of a Controlled Substance (Alprazolam)

Possession of ********** less than 20g

Possession of Paraphernalia

Possession of a New Legend ***** without prescription

Darrell Floyd Kearce, 52, was also arrested and charged with:

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