On December 13^th, Tampa Police developed probable cause for a search warrant at 3207 East Deleuil Avenue.

During the search of the residence, approximately 106 grams of crack cocaine, a loaded handgun, and a gram of cannabis was recovered. Also, a severely abused and neglected dog was found in the backyard.

Joshua Black, 25, was charged with armed trafficking in cocaine, being a felon in possession of a firearm, possession of cannabis and felony animal cruelty. He was also charged with two counts of delivery of cocaine within 1,000 feet of a church. That charge stemmed from an ongoing investigation.

Lorneka Williams, 18, was in the home and was charged only with felony animal cruelty. She posted the $2,250 bond and was released.

A third person, Barry L. Horton, 30, was leaving the property as the warrant was executed. He was [private]subsequently charged with possession of cocaine, possession of cannabis, and an active warrant for obtaining property with worthless checks.

According to arrest reports, Black has 14 prior arrests, with the most recent one prior to this one being on August 8^th for drug possession and weapon possession charges. The department of alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) is investigating those charges.[/private]