Drugs — Holly Hill, FL — reported 2026-07-01

SUMMARY

A total of 45 people have been arrested as part of an investigation into a gang called the Cut Throat Killers.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Drugs
  • Location: Holly Hill, FL
  • Date reported: 2026-07-01
  • Suspect: not stated
  • Status: arrest

REPORTED DETAILS

  • The Volusia County Sheriff's office and Daytona Beach Police began investigating the group more than a year ago after linking several fatal overdoses and shootings to the same gang.
  • 45 people have been arrested, and law enforcement is searching for a dozen others.
  • Deputies raided the house next to the church, searched other properties and arrested several suspects — including the pastor's son, Ermando Lewis, and her 17-year-old grandson.
  • Those arrested face drug, drug trafficking and firearms charges.
  • The sheriff says his office conducted surveillance on the property for nearly a year and worked with the FBI to wiretap suspects.