Francisco Melo, a Miami-Dade County sheriff's deputy, was arrested on January 23, 2025, after being caught selling ecstasy pills. A sting operation revealed that he had sold 12 MDMA pills to a confidential informant. Melo was preparing for a cruise when he was detained at PortMiami. Investigators found additional MDMA pills in his luggage, matching the initial sale. Sheriff Rosie Codero-Stutz expressed disappointment over the situation and emphasized the breach of public trust, which led to Melo's dismissal from the sheriff's office.
On January 23, 2025, Miami-Dade County Sheriff deputy Francisco Melo was arrested for allegedly selling and trafficking ecstasy pills and subsequently fired.
Sheriff Rosie Codero-Stutz expressed disappointment regarding the arrest of Deputy Francisco Melo, highlighting a betrayal of public trust.
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