Crystal River, FL – On June 14, 2025, Citrus County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit executed a search warrant at a motorhome located at 130 S. Suncoast Blvd, resulting in the arrest of Valerie Nipper Daniels and Traci Dawn Daniels. The arrests followed a weeks-long investigation into suspected methamphetamine trafficking at the residence.
On June 13, a traffic stop was conducted due to a traffic violation. A CCSO K9 alerted to narcotics, leading to a vehicle search that uncovered 116.2 grams of methamphetamine. The vehicle was linked to the motorhome, prompting SIU detectives to obtain a search warrant.
During the early morning of June 14, detectives executed the warrant. After the occupants initially refused to open the door, they complied when detectives attempted forced entry. A search of the motorhome revealed 1,234.7 grams of methamphetamine, primarily in the bedroom closet, bringing the total seized to 1,350.9 grams (2.98 pounds), with an estimated street value of $17,000.
Deputies also found four firearms: a Taurus 9mm handgun, a Smith & Wesson .38 special, a Ruger .22 revolver, and a Hi-Point 9mm handgun. One firearm was reported stolen from Marion County. Both women, prohibited from possessing firearms due to prior felony convictions, have extensive criminal records. Valerie Daniels has 21 felony and 11 misdemeanor convictions; Traci Daniels has 11 felony and 20 misdemeanor convictions.
Valerie and Traci Daniels face charges of one count of trafficking in methamphetamine, one count of leasing/renting/owning a place for trafficking a controlled substance, and four counts of felon in possession of a firearm. They are held without bond at the Citrus County Detention Facility. Nothing further at this time.
