PORT CHARLOTTE, FL – While on patrol, deputies observed a motorcycle operating in the area of Gardner Drive and southbound Tamiami Trail. It was discovered that the plate affixed to the orange Suzuki Motorcycle was not registered to a motor vehicle.
The deputy initiated a traffic stop and made contact with driver Derek Boggs (03-04-1989), who was carrying a black/orange backpack. Dispatch notified deputies that Boggs only had a valid Florida identification card and did not have a motorcycle endorsement. Deputies conducted a search and located a small plastic baggie containing Methamphetamine within Boggs right pants pocket. Another plastic baggie was located inside his left side pants pocket. The contents inside the baggie tested positive for Heroin. Deputies additionally found Buprenorphine strips (Suboxone), half of a white pill identified as Hydromorphone, and a hypodermic needle inside the front zippered pocket of the backpack.
At the time of the traffic stop, Boggs was carrying a Taurus .45 caliber with five rounds inside the cylinder in his waistband. This weapon was determined to be stolen a few days prior out of Charlotte County. Dispatch advised there was no concealed weapons permit located for Boggs within the US.
As the investigation ensued, deputies discovered that the weapon was purchased by Derek Boggs from James S. McGlone Jr (06/15/1984), who stole it out of a vehicle. The firearm was sold to Derek Boggs for two hundred dollars’ worth of Methamphetamines and Heroin in lieu of money.
Derek Boggs (03-04-1989) was arrested and charged with the following:
- Possess Controlled Sub WO Prescription
- Possess Controlled Sub WO Prescription
- Possess Controlled Sub WO Prescription
- Drug Paraphernalia – Possession or Use Of
- CARRYING CONCEALED WEAPON UNLICENSED FIREARM
- Operate motor vehicle WO valid license
- Operate Motorcycle wo License
- Fail to Register Motor Vehicle
- Dealing Traffic Stolen Property
James McGlone Jr. (06-15-1984) was arrested and charged with the following:
- Grand Theft of Firearm
- DEALING TRAFFIC STOLEN PROPERTY
- Possession of Firearm Ammunition or Weapon by Florida Convicted Felon
As a friendly reminder, please remove weapons from within vehicles. This case is a prime example of how your firearm can get into the wrong hands if not stored properly.