Issue link: https://newsleader.uberflip.com/i/281176
Melanie Masalko, who are all charged with Dealing in Stolen Property, the release con- tinues. When Rowles was taken into custody on March 18, he was "carrying a bottle of pre- scription drugs that did not belong to him," it notes, so he was charged with Trafficking in Hydromorphone. "It is important for citizens to understand how we are using information developed through our Intelligence to Action (I2A) program," said Sheriff Tom Knight in the release. "Instead of simply arresting one man for one crime, the flexibility of our TAC Unit let us monitor his activities, which helped determine the scope of the crime ring and led to the arrest of all involved. This allows us to have a greater impact on overall crime in Sarasota County." The TAC Unit seized two vehicles in this oper- ation, the release says. Dozens of additional charges are forthcoming as the investigation continues, it points out. Michael Rowles/Contributed photo James Smith/Contributed photo Caitlin McGrath/Contributed photo Sarasota News Leader March 21, 2014 Page 84