On October 1, 2025, the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Section (SIS) obtained a residential search warrant authorizing a search of 462 Washington Ave., Osprey. The SCSO Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT) with the assistance of the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Team (UAS), Tactical Unit (TAC), Fugitive Apprehension Unit (FAU), and Narcotics Enforcement Team (NET) all assisted in executing the search warrant.
During the search warrant Tyler R. Zammuto, W/M, DOB 07/03/90 drove by the residence and quickly accelerated away committing multiple traffic violations. TAC and NET deputies conducted a traffic stop on his vehicle. A positive alert from K-9 Gunnar yielded a small amount of rock cocaine from inside of the vehicle. Zammuto was placed under arrest for Possession of Cocaine and transported back to his residence at 462 Washington Ave, Osprey.
During a search of the home, detectives located numerous different amounts of illegal controlled substances along with paraphernalia consistent with the intent to sell.
Zammuto was charged with one count Possession of Cocaine, one count Possession of Methamphetamine, one count Possession with Intent to Sell Controlled Substance Buprenorphine, one Count Possession with Intent to Sell Controlled Substance Alprazolam, one count Possession with Intent to Sell Controlled Substance Clonazepam.
There were multiple complaints and tips of drug sales occurring at this residence. “We are committed to keeping our community safe and we will continue working tirelessly to protect it,” Sheriff Hoffman said. “This was truly a collaborative effort and an outstanding job by all involved.”
The investigation is on-going.