Detectives with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office arrested four people Tuesday in Fruitland Park after an investigation revealed the subjects were dealing meth and a chop shop was being operated from the home, located at 3045 Eagles Nest Road.
The investigation began when a victim in a Lady Lake Police Department case located one of her stolen all-terrain vehicles for sale in an online ad. Lady Lake officers recovered that ATV and information was then developed that suggested other stolen items were being stored at the Eagles Nest residence.
Upon arriving at the home on Eagles Nest Road, detectives met with 45-year-old John Migan. Detectives noticed the victim’s other stolen ATV on the porch of Migan’s home and then began the process of obtaining a search warrant for the property.
During the initial on-scene investigation, detectives encountered a female at the home by the name of Faith Cox who was in possession of approximately 475 grams of methamphetamine.
During the search of the property, detectives located four firearms in the home, a stolen golf cart from Marion County, as well as the other stolen ATV belonging to the victim in the Lady Lake Police Department case. Several golf carts that were in the process of being dismantled were also found.
Detectives arrested Migan on charges of trafficking in methamphetamine, operating a chop shop, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, dealing in stolen property, and possession of drug paraphernalia. His bond is $165,500.
Cox was charged with trafficking methamphetamine, tampering with evidence, possession of drug paraphernalia, and giving a false name to law enforcement. Her bond is $107,000.
Detectives also arrested 34-year-old Jolena Aviles and 32-year-old Shawn Rutig. Aviles was charged with trafficking methamphetamine and other drug charges; her bond is $111,000. Rutig was charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon; his bond is $21,000.