Man arrested in major drug operation

Tyrone Patterson, 37, jailed in Flagler County

BUNNELL, Fla. – A Flagler County man was arrested in a major drug operation bust on Thursday.

Tyrone David Patterson, 37, of Bunnell, was booked into the Flagler County Detention Facility.

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Investigators said Patterson was responsible for the distribution of large quantities of cocaine in the Bunnell area on a regular basis.

A search warrant was served at a home on Hymon Circle.

The Flagler County Sheriff's Office said Patterson possessed 47 grams of crack/cocaine, 3 grams of powder cocaine, 29 marijuana plants and drug paraphernalia.

"I am extremely pleased with the collaborative efforts of the FDLE Tri-County Task Force and our detectives in stopping this amount of cocaine from being distributed on our streets," said Sheriff James L. Manfre.

Patterson was previously arrested in March on charges of domestic battery and child abuse.

Patterson is being held on a $720,000 bond.  Additional arrests are expected as the investigation continues.


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