Crime & Safety

Drug Bust Nets 3 Arrests

A search was conducted in the Coquina Key area, netting marijuana, crack cocaine and prescription pills.

Three people face drug-related charges after St. Petersburg Police Officers searched a home in the Coquina Key area Thursday.

According to the agency, the narcotics division obtained a search warrant for 4176 Whiting Drive. When the search was conducted, a Hi-Point 9 mm gun, more than a ½-ounce of crack cocaine, 11 grams of marijuana, 12 grams of Hydromorphone and other drugs were found.

Three people were brought into custody. They are:

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  • Clinton Cooper, 38
  • Leslie Cooper, 37
  • Terrance Jones, 27

All three face a host of drug-related charges. They remained in the Pinellas County Jail Friday afternoon.

Booking photos of Clinton Cooper, Leslie Cooper and Terrance Jones courtesy of the Pinellas County Jail

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