Silver Springs Shores traffic stop leads to drug bust and arrest

ContributedHarry Gregg was arrested in Silver Springs Shores after fleeing from deputies and being found in possession of cocaine, oxycodone pills, and more than $11,000 in cash. Marion County Sheriff's Office

MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – A man is in custody following a pursuit through Silver Springs Shores that led to a drug seizure and arrest, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO).

Deputies say the incident began when a black Cadillac fled from Deputy Stringer during a patrol in the area. A short time later, Detective Peterson located the vehicle and initiated a pursuit. The vehicle became disabled, and the driver, identified as Harry Gregg, fled on foot into a wooded area.

MCSO says that Detective Peterson deployed a Taser and was able to apprehend Gregg.

MCSO says 97.5 grams of cocaine, 98 oxycodone pills, and $11,430 in cash were recovered during the investigation. Gregg was transported to the Marion County Jail.