A Florida man and woman were arrested after law enforcement officials found 30 lbs. of methamphetamine and a kilo of cocaine in their vehicle following a chase.
According to investigators, on Thursday, July 27, a Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) Trooper requested assistance from the Indian River Sheriff’s Office (IRCSO) to apprehend a fleeing vehicle driving recklessly over 100 mph on SR 60 approximately 1 mile west of I95.
Deputies say during the pursuit, the vehicle stopped on the side of the road, and two occupants fled into a dense wooded area.
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The FHP Trooper and multiple deputies, along with an aviation unit (Hawk), K-9, and a Vero Beach Police K-9, responded to the area and established a perimeter.
One suspect, 19-year-old Normanda Grenion, was located by FHP.
The other, 28-year-old Romario Black, was tracked, bitten, and apprehended by IRCSO K-9 shortly thereafter.
During an inventory of the vehicle, 30 lbs of methamphetamine and 1 Kilo of cocaine were found hidden inside the car.
Romario and Grenion both face multiple felony charges, including reckless driving, fleeing/eluding, possession, and trafficking of controlled substances.
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Romario has a $226,000 bond, and Grenion has a $57,500 bond.
Both were transported to the Indian River County Jail.
“Multiagency collaborations like this one are critical to keeping poisons out of our community and saving lives.” To the dealers that keep trying to push these toxins into our community, I have a message for you: Not in Indian River County!” said Sheriff Eric Flowers.
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