The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has arrested three suspects in Gibsonton following a successful covert operation targeting drug activity.
On December 5, 2024, HCSO's Street Crimes Unit conducted an undercover investigation where they located Roy Sprouse, 34, selling methamphetamine and fentanyl to Adolfo Regino, 29. Deputies were able to take Sprouse into custody without incident. However, Regino fled from the scene.
The HCSO Aviation Section was called in to assist and were able to track the suspect to a residence off Corwin Street. Once deputies arrived, they located and arrested Anthony Greco, 40, another known offender with active warrants.
Our Aviation Section continued to search for Regino and, a short time later, located the suspect hiding under a trailer near the residence. Deputies quickly made contact with Regino and took him into custody without incident.
"This operation is a testament to the exceptional coordination and expertise of our deputies and Aviation Section," said Sheriff Chad Chronister. "By removing these individuals and these harmful substances from our streets, we are making all of Hillsborough County safer for our residents."
Regino, Greco, and Sprouse are facing the following charges:
Aldolfo Regino:
- Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Sell or Deliver
- Driving with License Canceled, Suspended, or Revoked
- Resisting Officer without Violence
- Unlawful Possession of Personal Identification of Another
- Felon Carrying Concealed Weapon
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
- Delivery of a Controlled Substance x 2
- Possession of a Controlled Substance x 2
- Failure to Appear: Felon in Possession Firearm
- Failure to Appear: Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon
- Failure to Appear: Sexual Cyberharassment
- Failure to Appear: Violation of Domestic Violence Injunction
- Violation of Domestic Violence Injunction
Anthony Greco:
- Failure to Appear: Felony Petit Theft
- VOP Felony Petit Theft Bond None x 2
Roy Sprouse:
- Delivery of a Controlled Substance x 2
All three suspects have extensive criminal histories. The Public Affairs Office will release any further information on this case.
