Cocaine trafficker threw kilo out of window during police chase

Cocaine Trafficker Threw Kilo Out of Window During Police Chase

by
March 1, 2024
·

COLLIER COUNTY, FL — The Collier County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of a man involved in narcotics trafficking following a dramatic pursuit earlier this week. Paul Ontano, 44, is now behind bars, facing charges of trafficking in cocaine over 400 grams.

The arrest came after a vigilant effort by deputies who initiated a traffic stop on Ontano’s vehicle on Wednesday. During the attempt to stop the vehicle, Ontano discarded an item that was later identified as containing over half a kilogram of cocaine. Sheriff Kevin Rambosk praised the deputies for their excellent police work, highlighting the prevention of a significant quantity of cocaine from entering the community.

Ontano was apprehended by deputies on Thursday night, ensuring his detention in the Collier County jail under serious narcotics trafficking charges.

Phil Stilton

Phil Stilton

Phil Stilton is the Editor and Publisher of Shore News Network, an independent digital news organization covering New Jersey, national politics, public policy, public safety, and community affairs. With years of experience reporting on local government, elections, law enforcement, and issues impacting residents throughout New Jersey, Stilton has built a reputation for delivering timely news, in-depth reporting, and accountability journalism.

As the founder of Shore News Network, Stilton oversees editorial operations, investigative reporting, and breaking news coverage while working closely with journalists, public officials, and community leaders. His reporting has covered municipal government, state politics, federal policy, public records investigations, emergency management, and major news events affecting local communities.

Stilton is committed to factual reporting, source verification, transparency, and providing readers with accessible, accurate information that helps them better understand the issues shaping their communities. Through Shore News Network, he continues to focus on delivering trusted news coverage and original reporting to audiences across New Jersey and beyond.

For story tips, corrections, or media inquiries, readers can contact Shore News Network through its official website and social media channels.