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APPLICATION FOR ARREST WARRANT
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NENT} JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GF OSCEOLA COUNTY FLORIDA
COURT CASE # al CF | 99a
AGENCY CASE NO: FHPD21OFF054248
STATE OF FLORIDA
VS.
NAME: THOMAS MATTHEW SNELL
HEIGHT: 600 WEIGHT: 185 Ibs. HAIR: BLK EYES: BROWN
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: EEE DOB: rorsrsey" RACE: W SEX: Male
IN THE NAME OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA:
TO: ANY SWORN OFFICER OF THE FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL; OFFICE OF THE
of the
ATTORNEY GENERAL; OSCEOLA COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFF; SWORN INVESTIGATOR
; SPECIAL AGENT
STATE ATTORNEY of the NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT OF FLORIDA
Officer or
of the FLORIDA DEPARTMENT of LAW ENFORCEMENT (FDLE}; er any sworn Police
County,
Deputy Sheriff acting under a mutual aid or cooperation agreement with the Sheriff of Osceola
Florida.
WHEREAS, Before me, The Honorable Elizabeth Gibson - Judge inand for Osceola County,
pphcai oD mdnd Affida
or Arrest nt has been made
Florida, Ninth Judicial Circuit, a sworm and written
on this date, by the applicant, Yenier A, Diaz-Bueno, a swom law enforcement officer, to- a lawfully sworn
Law Enforcement Officer for the Florida Highway Patrol.
lication and Warrant, swornto
AND WHEREAS, the facts made known to me in said v3
it is alleged that on the 10th
before me, have caused me to certify and find that there is probable cause; wherein
in violation of:
day of July 2021, in Osceola County, Florida, THOMAS MATTHEW SNELL did,
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Florida Statute : 993.1381, Trafficking Heroin over 4 grams.
Florida Statute: + 893. 135A F1, Trafficking Methamphetamine over 14 grams.
Florida Statute + 893.1326A, Possession of a Controlled Substance (HEROIN)
Florida Statute: + 893.13-5A, Possession of a Controlled Substance (METHAMPHETAMINE)
Florida Statute: : $93.1356A, Possession of a Controlled Substance (COCAINE)
Florida Statate: + 893.13:6A, Possession of a Controlled Substance W/O a Preseription (BUPRENORPHINE
NALOXONE SUBLINGUAL FILM 8MG/2MG)
Florida Statute: 893.1371A1, Possession of Heroin with intent to sell
Florida Statute: 893.1344 Al, Possession of Cocaine with intent to sell
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Florida Statute: 893.134 , Possession of Methamphetamine with intent to sell
Florida Statute: 893.14 , Use/Possess/Manufacture Drug Paraphernalia to transport drugs
Florida Statute: 893.1477 > Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
THEREFORE, you are hereby commanded to arrest the said Defendant if he/she be found within your
jurisdiction, and bring him/her before the proper court to be dealt with according to law.
The said Defendant shall be admitted to bail in the sum of:
Count 1: (Trafficking Heroin over 4 grams) 150,000
Count 2: (Trafficking Methamphetamine over 14 grams) 150,000
Count 3: (Possession of Heroin} 1,000
Count 4: (Possession of Methamphetamine) 1,000
Count 5: (Possession of Cocaine) 1,000
Count 6: (Possession of a Controlled Substance w/o a prescription (Buprenorphine Naloxone) 1,000
Count 7: (Possession of Heroin with intent to sell) 15,000
Count 8: (Possession of Cocaine with intent to sell) 15,000
Count 9: (Possession of Methamphetamine with intent to self) 18,000
Count 10: (Use/Possess/Mantfacture Drug Paraphernalia to transport drugs) 1,000
Count 11; (Possession of Drug Paraphernalia} 100
ORDERED and sealed this 12 day of July
2021.
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JUDGE
Osceola County, Florida, Ninth Judicial Circuit
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APPLICATION FOR ARREST WARRANT
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NIeo JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF OSCEOLA COUNTY FLORIDA
COURT CASE # DI CF} q qe
AGENCY CASE NO: FHPD210FF054248
STATE OF FLORIDA
VS.
NAME: THOMAS MATTHEW SNELL
HEIGHT: 600 WEIGHT: 185 Ibs. HAIR: BLK. E S$: BROWN
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: EEE DOB: 10/28/11) 3 RACE: W SEX: Male
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APPLICATION and AFFIDAVIT for ARREST WARRANT
Personally comes the applicant, Trooper Yenier A. Diaz-Bueno, a sworn law enforcement officer, to-wit: a
lawfully sworn Law Enforcement Officer for the Florida Highway Patrol assigned to Troop D ~ Orlando, before
the Honorable Elizabeth Gibson , Judge, Osceola County, Florida, Ninth Judicial Circuit, who
makes this written Application and Affidavit for Arrest Warrant and states under oath that the Applicant has
probable cause to believe that, the THOMAS MATTHEW SNELL , did commit criminal violations of the laws
of the State of Florida, to-wit:
Florida Statute: 893.1321C1, Trafficking Heroin over 4 grams.
Florida Statute 893.135 FL, Trafficking Methamphetamine over 14 grams.
Florida Statute : 893.13°6A, Possession of a Controlled Substance (HEROIN)
Florida Statute 2 893.1364, Possession of a Controlled Substance (METHAMPHETAMINE)
Florida Statute 893.1864, Possession of a Controlled Substance (COCAINE)
Florida Statute: + 893.13°6A, Possession of a Controlled Substance W/O a Prescription (BUPRENORPHINE
NALOXONE SUBLINGUAL FILM 8MG/2MG)
Florida Statute: 893.134 A1, Possession of Heroin with intent to sell
Florida Statute: 893.13A1A1, Possession of Cocaine with intent to sell
Florida Statute: 893.1321A2, Possession of Methamphetamine with intent to sell
Florida Statute: 893.1474, Use/Possess/Manufacture Drug Paraphernalia to transport drugs
Florida Statute: 993.1474, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Your affiant, Trooper Yenier Diaz-Bueno, is a duly sworn law enforcement officer for the Florida Highway
Patrol and has been so employed since 2013. Prior to joining FHP, your affiant has served as a military police
officer for approximately three (3) years in the United States Air Force, with a total of eight (9) years in the
United States Armed Services. Your affiant is currently assigned to the Criminal Interdiction Unit (CIU) as a
Felony Officer. | have been assigned to the Florida Highway Patrol's Criminal interdiction Unit (CIU) in the
capacity of a "Felony Officer" for a period of over four years. The mission of CIU is to increase the
effectiveness of the Florida Highway Patrol in the detection of crime and the apprehension of criminal offenders
who operate on the highways of the State of Florida while operating in a team concept. CIU Troopers are
specially trained and assigned throughout the state to interdict drug couriers and persons engaged in organized
drug trafficking.
During my tenure at FHP, I have received training on Florida criminal law, drug identification and
investigations, and specialized training courses in conducting investigations and Miranda rights custodial and
non-custodial interviews, and search and seizure. I have investigated or have been involved in the investigation
of hundreds of criminal cases, to include illegal narcotics. | have also successfully attended and completed the
nationally accredited Motor Vehicle Criminal Interdiction training, where I received specialized training in
Hotel/Motel criminal drug investigations. Your affiant has also participated in investigations surrounding the
sale/delivery of controlled substances, wiretap investigations involving those confirmed to be trafficking in
controlled substances, and on an almost daily basis conducts interdiction investigations focused on the flow of
drugs through Central Florida.
As a result of the applicant’s investigation, the following specific information and evidence are known
which establishes your applicant’s probable cause to support this application:
On Monday, July 12, 2021, the Florida Highway Patrol Troop D Criminal Interdiction Unit (CIU) began
a criminal investigation into possible illegal narcotic drug sales and manufacturing. Specifically, the
sale and trafficking of suspected illegal controiled substances in violation of Florida State Statue.
The mission of CHU is to increase the effectiveness of the Florida Highway Patrol in the detection of
crime and the apprehension of criminal offenders who operate on the highways of the State of Florida
while operating in a team concept. CIU Troopers are specially trained and assigned throughout the
state to interdict drug couriers and persons engaged in organized drug trafficking. | have received
additional training on criminal behaviors and detection of possible criminal activity. | have been
assigned to the Florida Highway Patrol's Criminal interdiction Unit (CIU) in the capacity of a "Felony
Officer" for a period of over four years.
On Saturday, July 10, 2021, Tpr. Paulino ID# 1522 conducted a crash investigation with injuries and
roadblock in the area of County Road 520 (Boggy Creek Road) and Cardinal Lane in Unincorporated
Osceola County reference FHPD21OFF054248. The crash involved two motor vehicles. The driver of
Vehicle 1(V1) whom was later identified as THOMAS MATTHEW SNELL had been transported to the
hospital due to injuries sustained from the crash. Tpr. Paulino was approached by Osceola County
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Deputy Garcia on scene. He was advised by Deputy Garcia that there was a small black pouch on
the floor board of the driver side inside the silver Nissan Frontier. The silver Nissan Frontier is
registered to Mr. SNELL. Tpr. Paulino then approached the vehicle and was able to observe the black
pouch was opened in plain view. He stated in his report that the pouch contained 2 small plastic bags
with a brownish powder substance (suspected heroin), 1 larger plastic bag with white/grayish powder
substance (suspected fentanyl),1 plastic bag with green pills (suspected heroin pills), and another
plastic bag containing a white powdery substance wrapped in aluminum foil (suspected Cocaine).
The pouch also contained several small empty plastic bags commonly associated with the traffic of
drugs. He then continued his crash investigation and spoke with the operator of Vehicle 2 (V2) whom
was identified by his Florida driver's license. The driver of the secondary vehicle explained how the
vehicle crash happened. Upon collision he observed the driver of V1(Mr. SNELL) exit the vehicle from
the driver side and lay on the grass shoulder due to his injuries. Tpr. Paulino then went back to the
silver Nissan Frontier to inventory it for towing purposes and upon doing so located a small weight
scale next to the above referenced black pouch containing the drugs. He also located an “Armor All”
cleaning bottle with a large plastic bag with clear/white shards (suspected Methamphetamine) in the
bed of the truck inside a plastic bin. He also located a “Super Mannitol” bottle with a white substance
inside which he suspected was fentany!. Upon completion of his on-scene crash investigation, He
proceeded to go to ORMC to meet with the driver of the silver Nissan Frontier. Upon arrival to ORMC,
he requested to see Thomas Snell and was directed to room 5 in the trauma area. He introduced
himself to the subject and requested his name and date of birth which he provided as Thomas
Matthew Snell with a date of birth of 10/28/1983. Mr. Snell also had his Florida driver's license with
him which he tater ran through FCIC/NCIC and upon the return was able to confirm his identity. Mr.
Snell stated he was traveling straight on Boggy Creek Road when he looked down at his food,
becoming inattentive and crashing into the rear of V2. Mr. Snell stated the injuries to his facial area
were caused when his face hit the steering wheel of V01 which had his blood on it. At approximately
7:25pm on the above date, Tpr. Paulino informed Mr. Snell that the crash investigation was over and
that he was now starting a criminal investigation and read him his Miranda Rights. After reading him
his Miranda Rights, Mr. Snell stated he wished to continue fo speak to Tpr. Paulino. Tpr. Paulino then
asked Mr. Snell again about the crash and what vehicie he was driving. Mr. Snell stated that he was
driving a silver Nissan Frontier. The vehicle involved in the crash was a silver Nissan Frontier bearing
a Florida tag of PYGA68. it is currently registered to Mr. SNELL. Tpr. Paulino then asked Mr. Snell if
he was the registered owner of the vehicle which he confirmed "yes”. Tpr. Paulino then asked Mr.
Snell where he was heading towards prior to the crash and he stated he was driving home in his
vehicle. Tpr. Paulino then informed him of the drugs he had located in his vehicle when he was
operating it and Mr. Snell could not recall how they got into his vehicle or why they were sitting on his
driver side seat in plain view. After speaking to Mr. Snell, the medical staff notified Tpr. Paulino that
he had sustained serious injuries and had been admitted to the hospital for further treatment. Tpr.
Paulino then transported all the drugs, weight scale and Mr. Sneil's cell phone to the Troop D Orlando
station for processing at our evidence department. All of the above events occurred in Osceola
County Florida.
On Monday July 12, 2021, i began this criminal investigation into THOMAS MATTHEW SNELL. Mr.
SNELL admitted post Miranda that he was operating the vehicle which was found to contain ail the
suspected contraband. The driver of V2 observed Mr. SNELL exit the driver side of the vehicle and no
other occupants exit the vehicle. Mr. SNELL was the sole occupant of his vehicle. | then retrieved the
evidence submitted by Tpr. Paulino and discovered the following information;
- Several clear plastic bags each containing an off-white powdery substance with the
appearance of Heroin or Fentany! based on my training and experience as a Criminal
interdiction Trooper. The powdery substance in each bag appeared to have been precisely
measured before placement in the bags. Several bags contained a larger amount then others.
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Some bags had logos on the front of it, specifically a “blue Devil logo” and other logos. Based
on my training and experience, drug dealers typically sell illegal narcotics and have logos to
“trademark” or differentiate their product to illegal drug users. The of-white powdery substance
was then field tested, field testing positive for the presumptive presence of Heroin. All the
suspected Heroin was then weighed, weighing an amount of 22.95 grams. Based on my
training and experience, this is not a typical user amount of Heroin. In fact, this is a trafficking
amount of Heroin in the State of Florida. Furthermore, the suspected Heroin appears to have
been precisely weighed and bagged in different sized bags for the intention of street level
resell. Illegal drug dealers will pre-package illegal narcotics for quick stree! resell in order to
avoid detection by Law Enforcement. Mr. SNELL is subsequently being charged with the
possession of a controlled substance (Heroin), possession of Heroin with the intent to sell, and
trafficking Heroin over 14-28 grams.
1 clear plastic bag containing a white clear crystalized substance and another bag with small
crystalized pieces, both with the appearance of Methamphetamine based on my training and
experience. The suspected Methamphetamine was later field tested, field testing positive for
the presumptive presence of Methamphetamine. The suspected Methamphetamine was then
weighed, weighing an amount of 40.65 grams. Based on my training and experience, this is
not a typical user ammount of Methamphetamine. In fact, this is a trafficking amount of
Methamphetamine in the State of Florida. Furthermore, the suspected Methamphetamine
appears to have been precisely weighed and bagged for the intention of street level resell. Mr.
SNELL is subsequently being charged with the possession of a controlled substance
(Methamphetamine), possession of Methamphetamine with the intent to sell, and trafficking
Methamphetamine over 28-200 grams.
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~ 1 clear plastic bag containing several pieces of hard rock like substance with the appearance
of “Crack Cocaine”, based on my training and experience. The suspected Cocaine was field
tested, testing positive for the presumptive presence of Cocaine. The suspected Cocaine was
then weighed, weighing an amount of 2.65 grams. Based on my training and experience, this
is not a typical user amount of Cocaine. Furthermore, the suspected Cocaine appears to have
been precisely weighed and bagged for the intention of street level resell. Mr. SNELL is
subsequently being charged with the possession of a controlled substance (Cocaine) and
possession of Cocaine with the intent to sell.
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~ 42 unopened packages of BUPRENORPHINE NALOXONE SUBLINGUAL FILM 8MG/2MG
were in the black pouch. BUPRENORPHINE NALOXONE SUBLINGUAL FILM 8MG/2MG is a
combination drug that helps suppress the symptoms of opioid withdrawal. It's frequently used
in maintenance treatment for patients who are recovering from opioid misuse disorder.
BUPRENORPHINE NALOXONE SUBLINGUAL FILM 8MG/2MG is a controlled substance that
requires a prescription by a licensed physician in order to legally possessed based on FSS.
Mr. SNELL is subsequently being charged with possession of a controlled substance without a
prescription.
- 1 plastic digital scale commonly utilized by drug dealers and drug users to precisely measure
illegal narcotics for the purpose of consumption and street level resell. The scale had a residue
which was then field tested, field testing for the presumptive presence of Cocaine. The black
pouch contained several needles commonly utilized by Heroin users for the ingestion and
consumption of Heroin. The pouch also contained several different sized clear plastic bags
commonly utilized by drug dealers to package illegal narcotics for resell. Some of those empty
bags were the same bags that were found to contain the trafficking amounts of Heroin. | also
located a clear glass pipe commonly utilized to smoke Crack Cocaine. The glass pipe was
then field tested, field testing positive for the presumptive presence of Cocaine. Mr. SNELL.
was subsequently charged with multiple counts of possession of drug paraphernatia to include
a felony possession of drug paraphernalia for the bags being utilized to store Heroin, Crack,
and Methamphetamine.
Based on Mr. SNELL’S post Miranda statements it appears that Mr. SNELL possessed all the above
reference illegal contraband prior to the and up to the vehicle crash.
Awarrant is being requested on Mr. SNELL for all the criminal violations referenced above in violation
of FSS.
This criminal investigation is pending the results of the issuance of warrants.
WHEREFORE, applicant makes this Application and Affidavit for Arrest Warrant and requests the
issuance of an Arrest Warrant in due form of law authorizing the arrest of THOMAS MATTHEW SNELL,
for violating the Florida State Statues as described above and is subject to any subsequent order of a Court
having proper jurisdiction.
Trooper Yenier A. Diaz-Bueno, Applicant
Florida Highway Patrol
SWORN TO and SUBSCRIBED
before me this 12 “day of _ July 2021
Tpr. G. Pubillones
Notary / Law Enforcement Officer
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APPLICATION FOR ARREST WARRANT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NENT} JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GF OSCEOLA COUNTY FLORIDA COURT CASE # al CF | 99a AGENCY CASE NO: FHPD21OFF054248 STATE OF FLORIDA VS. NAME: THOMAS MATTHEW SNELL HEIGHT: 600 WEIGHT: 185 Ibs. HAIR: BLK EYES: BROWN SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: EEE DOB: rorsrsey" RACE: W SEX: Male IN THE NAME OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA: TO: ANY SWORN OFFICER OF THE FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL; OFFICE OF THE of the ATTORNEY GENERAL; OSCEOLA COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFF; SWORN INVESTIGATOR ; SPECIAL AGENT STATE ATTORNEY of the NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT OF FLORIDA Officer or of the FLORIDA DEPARTMENT of LAW ENFORCEMENT (FDLE}; er any sworn Police County, Deputy Sheriff acting under a mutual aid or cooperation agreement with the Sheriff of Osceola Florida. WHEREAS, Before me, The Honorable Elizabeth Gibson - Judge inand for Osceola County, pphcai oD mdnd Affida or Arrest nt has been made Florida, Ninth Judicial Circuit, a sworm and written on this date, by the applicant, Yenier A, Diaz-Bueno, a swom law enforcement officer, to- a lawfully sworn Law Enforcement Officer for the Florida Highway Patrol. lication and Warrant, swornto AND WHEREAS, the facts made known to me in said v3 it is alleged that on the 10th before me, have caused me to certify and find that there is probable cause; wherein in violation of: day of July 2021, in Osceola County, Florida, THOMAS MATTHEW SNELL did, ee OB i Florida Statute : 993.1381, Trafficking Heroin over 4 grams. Florida Statute: + 893. 135A F1, Trafficking Methamphetamine over 14 grams. Florida Statute + 893.1326A, Possession of a Controlled Substance (HEROIN) Florida Statute: + 893.13-5A, Possession of a Controlled Substance (METHAMPHETAMINE) Florida Statute: : $93.1356A, Possession of a Controlled Substance (COCAINE) Florida Statate: + 893.13:6A, Possession of a Controlled Substance W/O a Preseription (BUPRENORPHINE NALOXONE SUBLINGUAL FILM 8MG/2MG) Florida Statute: 893.1371A1, Possession of Heroin with intent to sell Florida Statute: 893.1344 Al, Possession of Cocaine with intent to sell a Florida Statute: 893.134 , Possession of Methamphetamine with intent to sell Florida Statute: 893.14 , Use/Possess/Manufacture Drug Paraphernalia to transport drugs Florida Statute: 893.1477 > Possession of Drug Paraphernalia THEREFORE, you are hereby commanded to arrest the said Defendant if he/she be found within your jurisdiction, and bring him/her before the proper court to be dealt with according to law. The said Defendant shall be admitted to bail in the sum of: Count 1: (Trafficking Heroin over 4 grams) 150,000 Count 2: (Trafficking Methamphetamine over 14 grams) 150,000 Count 3: (Possession of Heroin} 1,000 Count 4: (Possession of Methamphetamine) 1,000 Count 5: (Possession of Cocaine) 1,000 Count 6: (Possession of a Controlled Substance w/o a prescription (Buprenorphine Naloxone) 1,000 Count 7: (Possession of Heroin with intent to sell) 15,000 Count 8: (Possession of Cocaine with intent to sell) 15,000 Count 9: (Possession of Methamphetamine with intent to self) 18,000 Count 10: (Use/Possess/Mantfacture Drug Paraphernalia to transport drugs) 1,000 Count 11; (Possession of Drug Paraphernalia} 100 ORDERED and sealed this 12 day of July 2021. Egat (fewer JUDGE Osceola County, Florida, Ninth Judicial Circuit 10 Oo APPLICATION FOR ARREST WARRANT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NIeo JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF OSCEOLA COUNTY FLORIDA COURT CASE # DI CF} q qe AGENCY CASE NO: FHPD210FF054248 STATE OF FLORIDA VS. NAME: THOMAS MATTHEW SNELL HEIGHT: 600 WEIGHT: 185 Ibs. HAIR: BLK. E S$: BROWN SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: EEE DOB: 10/28/11) 3 RACE: W SEX: Male (i> = co a & i om > _ APPLICATION and AFFIDAVIT for ARREST WARRANT Personally comes the applicant, Trooper Yenier A. Diaz-Bueno, a sworn law enforcement officer, to-wit: a lawfully sworn Law Enforcement Officer for the Florida Highway Patrol assigned to Troop D ~ Orlando, before the Honorable Elizabeth Gibson , Judge, Osceola County, Florida, Ninth Judicial Circuit, who makes this written Application and Affidavit for Arrest Warrant and states under oath that the Applicant has probable cause to believe that, the THOMAS MATTHEW SNELL , did commit criminal violations of the laws of the State of Florida, to-wit: Florida Statute: 893.1321C1, Trafficking Heroin over 4 grams. Florida Statute 893.135 FL, Trafficking Methamphetamine over 14 grams. Florida Statute : 893.13°6A, Possession of a Controlled Substance (HEROIN) Florida Statute 2 893.1364, Possession of a Controlled Substance (METHAMPHETAMINE) Florida Statute 893.1864, Possession of a Controlled Substance (COCAINE) Florida Statute: + 893.13°6A, Possession of a Controlled Substance W/O a Prescription (BUPRENORPHINE NALOXONE SUBLINGUAL FILM 8MG/2MG) Florida Statute: 893.134 A1, Possession of Heroin with intent to sell Florida Statute: 893.13A1A1, Possession of Cocaine with intent to sell Florida Statute: 893.1321A2, Possession of Methamphetamine with intent to sell Florida Statute: 893.1474, Use/Possess/Manufacture Drug Paraphernalia to transport drugs Florida Statute: 993.1474, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Your affiant, Trooper Yenier Diaz-Bueno, is a duly sworn law enforcement officer for the Florida Highway Patrol and has been so employed since 2013. Prior to joining FHP, your affiant has served as a military police officer for approximately three (3) years in the United States Air Force, with a total of eight (9) years in the United States Armed Services. Your affiant is currently assigned to the Criminal Interdiction Unit (CIU) as a Felony Officer. | have been assigned to the Florida Highway Patrol's Criminal interdiction Unit (CIU) in the capacity of a "Felony Officer" for a period of over four years. The mission of CIU is to increase the effectiveness of the Florida Highway Patrol in the detection of crime and the apprehension of criminal offenders who operate on the highways of the State of Florida while operating in a team concept. CIU Troopers are specially trained and assigned throughout the state to interdict drug couriers and persons engaged in organized drug trafficking. During my tenure at FHP, I have received training on Florida criminal law, drug identification and investigations, and specialized training courses in conducting investigations and Miranda rights custodial and non-custodial interviews, and search and seizure. I have investigated or have been involved in the investigation of hundreds of criminal cases, to include illegal narcotics. | have also successfully attended and completed the nationally accredited Motor Vehicle Criminal Interdiction training, where I received specialized training in Hotel/Motel criminal drug investigations. Your affiant has also participated in investigations surrounding the sale/delivery of controlled substances, wiretap investigations involving those confirmed to be trafficking in controlled substances, and on an almost daily basis conducts interdiction investigations focused on the flow of drugs through Central Florida. As a result of the applicant’s investigation, the following specific information and evidence are known which establishes your applicant’s probable cause to support this application: On Monday, July 12, 2021, the Florida Highway Patrol Troop D Criminal Interdiction Unit (CIU) began a criminal investigation into possible illegal narcotic drug sales and manufacturing. Specifically, the sale and trafficking of suspected illegal controiled substances in violation of Florida State Statue. The mission of CHU is to increase the effectiveness of the Florida Highway Patrol in the detection of crime and the apprehension of criminal offenders who operate on the highways of the State of Florida while operating in a team concept. CIU Troopers are specially trained and assigned throughout the state to interdict drug couriers and persons engaged in organized drug trafficking. | have received additional training on criminal behaviors and detection of possible criminal activity. | have been assigned to the Florida Highway Patrol's Criminal interdiction Unit (CIU) in the capacity of a "Felony Officer" for a period of over four years. On Saturday, July 10, 2021, Tpr. Paulino ID# 1522 conducted a crash investigation with injuries and roadblock in the area of County Road 520 (Boggy Creek Road) and Cardinal Lane in Unincorporated Osceola County reference FHPD21OFF054248. The crash involved two motor vehicles. The driver of Vehicle 1(V1) whom was later identified as THOMAS MATTHEW SNELL had been transported to the hospital due to injuries sustained from the crash. Tpr. Paulino was approached by Osceola County 2 Deputy Garcia on scene. He was advised by Deputy Garcia that there was a small black pouch on the floor board of the driver side inside the silver Nissan Frontier. The silver Nissan Frontier is registered to Mr. SNELL. Tpr. Paulino then approached the vehicle and was able to observe the black pouch was opened in plain view. He stated in his report that the pouch contained 2 small plastic bags with a brownish powder substance (suspected heroin), 1 larger plastic bag with white/grayish powder substance (suspected fentanyl),1 plastic bag with green pills (suspected heroin pills), and another plastic bag containing a white powdery substance wrapped in aluminum foil (suspected Cocaine). The pouch also contained several small empty plastic bags commonly associated with the traffic of drugs. He then continued his crash investigation and spoke with the operator of Vehicle 2 (V2) whom was identified by his Florida driver's license. The driver of the secondary vehicle explained how the vehicle crash happened. Upon collision he observed the driver of V1(Mr. SNELL) exit the vehicle from the driver side and lay on the grass shoulder due to his injuries. Tpr. Paulino then went back to the silver Nissan Frontier to inventory it for towing purposes and upon doing so located a small weight scale next to the above referenced black pouch containing the drugs. He also located an “Armor All” cleaning bottle with a large plastic bag with clear/white shards (suspected Methamphetamine) in the bed of the truck inside a plastic bin. He also located a “Super Mannitol” bottle with a white substance inside which he suspected was fentany!. Upon completion of his on-scene crash investigation, He proceeded to go to ORMC to meet with the driver of the silver Nissan Frontier. Upon arrival to ORMC, he requested to see Thomas Snell and was directed to room 5 in the trauma area. He introduced himself to the subject and requested his name and date of birth which he provided as Thomas Matthew Snell with a date of birth of 10/28/1983. Mr. Snell also had his Florida driver's license with him which he tater ran through FCIC/NCIC and upon the return was able to confirm his identity. Mr. Snell stated he was traveling straight on Boggy Creek Road when he looked down at his food, becoming inattentive and crashing into the rear of V2. Mr. Snell stated the injuries to his facial area were caused when his face hit the steering wheel of V01 which had his blood on it. At approximately 7:25pm on the above date, Tpr. Paulino informed Mr. Snell that the crash investigation was over and that he was now starting a criminal investigation and read him his Miranda Rights. After reading him his Miranda Rights, Mr. Snell stated he wished to continue fo speak to Tpr. Paulino. Tpr. Paulino then asked Mr. Snell again about the crash and what vehicie he was driving. Mr. Snell stated that he was driving a silver Nissan Frontier. The vehicle involved in the crash was a silver Nissan Frontier bearing a Florida tag of PYGA68. it is currently registered to Mr. SNELL. Tpr. Paulino then asked Mr. Snell if he was the registered owner of the vehicle which he confirmed "yes”. Tpr. Paulino then asked Mr. Snell where he was heading towards prior to the crash and he stated he was driving home in his vehicle. Tpr. Paulino then informed him of the drugs he had located in his vehicle when he was operating it and Mr. Snell could not recall how they got into his vehicle or why they were sitting on his driver side seat in plain view. After speaking to Mr. Snell, the medical staff notified Tpr. Paulino that he had sustained serious injuries and had been admitted to the hospital for further treatment. Tpr. Paulino then transported all the drugs, weight scale and Mr. Sneil's cell phone to the Troop D Orlando station for processing at our evidence department. All of the above events occurred in Osceola County Florida. On Monday July 12, 2021, i began this criminal investigation into THOMAS MATTHEW SNELL. Mr. SNELL admitted post Miranda that he was operating the vehicle which was found to contain ail the suspected contraband. The driver of V2 observed Mr. SNELL exit the driver side of the vehicle and no other occupants exit the vehicle. Mr. SNELL was the sole occupant of his vehicle. | then retrieved the evidence submitted by Tpr. Paulino and discovered the following information; - Several clear plastic bags each containing an off-white powdery substance with the appearance of Heroin or Fentany! based on my training and experience as a Criminal interdiction Trooper. The powdery substance in each bag appeared to have been precisely measured before placement in the bags. Several bags contained a larger amount then others. 3 Some bags had logos on the front of it, specifically a “blue Devil logo” and other logos. Based on my training and experience, drug dealers typically sell illegal narcotics and have logos to “trademark” or differentiate their product to illegal drug users. The of-white powdery substance was then field tested, field testing positive for the presumptive presence of Heroin. All the suspected Heroin was then weighed, weighing an amount of 22.95 grams. Based on my training and experience, this is not a typical user amount of Heroin. In fact, this is a trafficking amount of Heroin in the State of Florida. Furthermore, the suspected Heroin appears to have been precisely weighed and bagged in different sized bags for the intention of street level resell. Illegal drug dealers will pre-package illegal narcotics for quick stree! resell in order to avoid detection by Law Enforcement. Mr. SNELL is subsequently being charged with the possession of a controlled substance (Heroin), possession of Heroin with the intent to sell, and trafficking Heroin over 14-28 grams. 1 clear plastic bag containing a white clear crystalized substance and another bag with small crystalized pieces, both with the appearance of Methamphetamine based on my training and experience. The suspected Methamphetamine was later field tested, field testing positive for the presumptive presence of Methamphetamine. The suspected Methamphetamine was then weighed, weighing an amount of 40.65 grams. Based on my training and experience, this is not a typical user ammount of Methamphetamine. In fact, this is a trafficking amount of Methamphetamine in the State of Florida. Furthermore, the suspected Methamphetamine appears to have been precisely weighed and bagged for the intention of street level resell. Mr. SNELL is subsequently being charged with the possession of a controlled substance (Methamphetamine), possession of Methamphetamine with the intent to sell, and trafficking Methamphetamine over 28-200 grams. BS ~ 1 clear plastic bag containing several pieces of hard rock like substance with the appearance of “Crack Cocaine”, based on my training and experience. The suspected Cocaine was field tested, testing positive for the presumptive presence of Cocaine. The suspected Cocaine was then weighed, weighing an amount of 2.65 grams. Based on my training and experience, this is not a typical user amount of Cocaine. Furthermore, the suspected Cocaine appears to have been precisely weighed and bagged for the intention of street level resell. Mr. SNELL is subsequently being charged with the possession of a controlled substance (Cocaine) and possession of Cocaine with the intent to sell. a ~ 42 unopened packages of BUPRENORPHINE NALOXONE SUBLINGUAL FILM 8MG/2MG were in the black pouch. BUPRENORPHINE NALOXONE SUBLINGUAL FILM 8MG/2MG is a combination drug that helps suppress the symptoms of opioid withdrawal. It's frequently used in maintenance treatment for patients who are recovering from opioid misuse disorder. BUPRENORPHINE NALOXONE SUBLINGUAL FILM 8MG/2MG is a controlled substance that requires a prescription by a licensed physician in order to legally possessed based on FSS. Mr. SNELL is subsequently being charged with possession of a controlled substance without a prescription. - 1 plastic digital scale commonly utilized by drug dealers and drug users to precisely measure illegal narcotics for the purpose of consumption and street level resell. The scale had a residue which was then field tested, field testing for the presumptive presence of Cocaine. The black pouch contained several needles commonly utilized by Heroin users for the ingestion and consumption of Heroin. The pouch also contained several different sized clear plastic bags commonly utilized by drug dealers to package illegal narcotics for resell. Some of those empty bags were the same bags that were found to contain the trafficking amounts of Heroin. | also located a clear glass pipe commonly utilized to smoke Crack Cocaine. The glass pipe was then field tested, field testing positive for the presumptive presence of Cocaine. Mr. SNELL. was subsequently charged with multiple counts of possession of drug paraphernatia to include a felony possession of drug paraphernalia for the bags being utilized to store Heroin, Crack, and Methamphetamine. Based on Mr. SNELL’S post Miranda statements it appears that Mr. SNELL possessed all the above reference illegal contraband prior to the and up to the vehicle crash. Awarrant is being requested on Mr. SNELL for all the criminal violations referenced above in violation of FSS. This criminal investigation is pending the results of the issuance of warrants. WHEREFORE, applicant makes this Application and Affidavit for Arrest Warrant and requests the issuance of an Arrest Warrant in due form of law authorizing the arrest of THOMAS MATTHEW SNELL, for violating the Florida State Statues as described above and is subject to any subsequent order of a Court having proper jurisdiction. Trooper Yenier A. Diaz-Bueno, Applicant Florida Highway Patrol SWORN TO and SUBSCRIBED before me this 12 “day of _ July 2021 Tpr. G. Pubillones Notary / Law Enforcement Officer Personally Known x é Type1D