Three men are now facing charges following the discovery of drugs, dozens of motorbikes, and various items during a search of a residence in North Miami Beach.
The search, which occurred on Wednesday night at a home in the 1400 block of Northeast 172nd Street, was captured in cell phone footage by a witness. The video showed authorities surrounding the home and entering.
According to North Miami Beach Police officials, detectives had been conducting surveillance on the house based on information suggesting that individuals within were engaged in criminal activities.
A search warrant was executed by police, along with members of the DEA and Secret Service, resulting in the apprehension of three suspects.
Approximately 40 motorbikes and motorized scooters were confiscated during the operation, along with drugs, multiple credit and debit cards, and various forms of personal identification.
Among the suspects, 43-year-old Garris Jurdine Nickle faces charges of possession of five or more identifications. He was found in possession of 19 different Visa debit cards, according to an arrest report.
Another suspect, 29-year-old Michael Joshua Malcolm, is charged with cocaine trafficking. Police discovered baggies containing over 30 grams of crack cocaine in the home and an additional baggie with over a gram of cocaine in his pocket, as per the arrest report.
The third suspect, 49-year-old Rodney Linis Ragin, faces charges of cocaine possession and possession of a controlled substance. Ragin was found with cocaine and pills, according to the arrest report.
“The discovery of crack cocaine, powder cocaine, and personal identifications used for fraudulent activities suggests a significant criminal operation was taking place at this residence,” police stated in a statement. “Additionally, the presence of numerous motorized scooters and bicycles raises questions about their potential involvement in illegal activities or their acquisition through illicit means.”
Call 305-949-5500 if you have any information about the home or have been the victim of a motorized scooter theft, according to the police.
