2 Arrested In ‘Major Drug Bust,’ 1 Suspect Wanted: St. Pete Police

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — Investigators made a “major drug bust” after “Operation Cookie Dough,” a nine-month-long investigation into a fentanyl trafficker in St. Petersburg, officials said.

Two suspects have been arrested while a third is wanted.

David Watson, 36, is accused of spearheading a major drug distribution operation in the city, St. Petersburg police said in a news release. “Watson wasn't a street-level dealer; he was a high-level distributor responsible for trafficking a large amount of fentanyl and other drugs through the community.”

Officers executed several search warrants at residences in St. Petersburg on Aug. 7.

They seized the following from the homes:

• 10.7 kilos of fentanyl (1 ounce is worth about $900, police said)
• 10.6 kilos of powder cocaine
• 10.2 ounces of Oxycodone
• 11 pounds of marijuana
• $506,150 in cash
• Three guns and ammunition

"This is not just another drug arrest. With the assistance of the (Florida Department of Law Enforcement) and the State Attorney's Office, we were able to dismantle this drug operation and have a huge impact on the health and safety of our residents," Chief Anthony Holloway said.

David Lee Watson faces various charges including: felon in possession of a firearm, trafficking in cocaine, trafficking in fentanyl, money laundering and structuring transactions to evade reporting.

Kelvin Maysonet, 34, was booked into the Orange County jail on various St. Petersburg charges, including: operating a drug house, trafficking in cocaine, trafficking in fentanyl, trafficking in oxycodone, trafficking in amphetamines and possession of marijuana with intent to sell.

Alexander Graham, 34 is wanted on various charges, including: trafficking in cocaine, trafficking in fentanyl, trafficking in oxycodone, trafficking in methamphetamine and possession of marijuana with intent to sell.