Brooksville, FL – On July 28, 2025, Robert Wright, born October 24, 1979, was arrested by the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office Vice and Narcotics Unit following a traffic stop in Brooksville. The arrest occurred at approximately 10:45 p.m. after detectives observed the driver of a 2002 Hyundai Elantra commit traffic violations, including a non-functioning brake light and failure to stop at a stop sign.
During the traffic stop, Wright, the front-seat passenger, was identified and consented to a search of his person. Detectives found a prescription pill bottle containing Alprazolam 2mg pills, many broken into smaller pieces and packaged in a plastic baggie, consistent with street-level distribution. A digital scale with cocaine residue, which tested positive, was also recovered. Wright was taken into custody.
At the Hernando County Jail, a search revealed a concealed baggie containing approximately 56 grams of fentanyl, 1.5 grams of cocaine, and additional Alprazolam pills. Field testing confirmed the substances.
Wright was charged with trafficking in fentanyl, possession of Alprazolam, possession of cocaine, and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was transported to the Hernando County Detention Center. The investigation remains ongoing.
