On 09-16-16, detectives with the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office Vice and Narcotics Unit, along with members of the SWAT Team, executed a search warrant at 949 Cobblestone Drive in Spring Hill, the residence of Robert Pulitano.
The search warrant was the result of a lengthy investigation originating from a neighborhood complaint where undercover Vice and Narcotic detectives were able to purchase narcotics from Pulitano on several occasions. At approximately 9 a.m., detectives made contact with Pulitano and one other individual inside the residence who were taken into custody without incident.
Pursuant to the search, detectives located several baggies containing methamphetamine, a plastic bag containing marijuana, a container filled with methadone pills and several items of drug paraphernalia. Detectives also encountered unsafe living conditions and contacted Hernando County Code Enforcement who responded to evaluate the conditions. Code Enforcement representatives found numerous violations and will be following up with potential fines.
Pulitano’s residence, was within proximity of a church and a pre-school. Concern was expressed about the residence, as it was along a route utilized by parents who walk their children to and from the pre-school. Members of the church and pre-school, along with area residents, expressed their gratitude for the efforts of the Sheriff’s Office.
The individuals listed below were arrested on scene and charged as follows:
Robert Pulitano W/M
62 years old
• Sale of a controlled substance within 1000 feet of a church and daycare (2 counts)
• Sale of marijuana within 1000 feet of a church and daycare (3 counts)
• Possession of a structure for sale of narcotics (3 counts)
• Possession of Methamphetamine
• Possession of a controlled substance (4 counts)
• Possession with intent to sell a controlled substance
• Possession of Marijuana (4 counts)
• Possession of paraphernalia (4 counts)
• Total Bond $ 117,000
Michael Morford W/M
62 years old
• Possession of drug paraphernalia containing Methamphetamine residue
• Total Bond $ 1,000.