Sarasota raid nets additional felony arrests

The Sarasota Police Department recently arrested three people on multiple charges ranging from illegal weapons to sexual assault of a minor. On Jan. 8, the SPD’s SWAT, Community Action Team and Strategic Investigations Unit executed a search and arrest warrant at a home at 1579 28th St.

The warrants were completed in conjunction with Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office as part of an ongoing investigation of 20-year-old Justus Mills, who was wanted in Hillsborough County on charges that include possession and sale of Glock switches, an accessory capable of converting a conventional gun into a fully automatic weapon. 

Mills was arrested and charged with five felony counts including three counts of possession and sale of bump stocks and unlawful use of two-way communications.

While officers were at the scene, police said probable cause was established to arrest 22-year-old Gevynn Cisneros, who was also in the home. She was placed under arrest on three counts of possession and sale of bump stocks, and possession of marijuana in excess of 20 grams. 

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After his arrest, officers found additional evidence resulting in charging Mills with possession of a firearm by a felony delinquent.

 Desman Kennedy, 21, of Sarasota was seen leaving the home and was arrested on a felony charge of lewd and lascivious battery against a victim younger than 12.

Items seized during execution of the warrants include:

• Semi-automatic shotgun.
• Extended magazines.
• Shotgun ammunition.
• Miscellaneous 9-millimeter and .22-caliber ammunition.
• Marijuana paraphernalia.
• 228.9 grams of marijuana.

 This case remains an active and ongoing investigation.  Anyone with any information is asked to call the SPD Criminal Investigations Division at 941-263-6070 or anonymously at Crime Stoppers of Sarasota County at 941-366-8477.