Man Arrested After Crashing Drone Carrying Drugs Into Lutz Home, Deputies Say
Jason Brooks lost control of a drone carrying methamphetamine and fentanyl, crashed it into a Lutz home, and was arrested on multiple charges, including drug possession with intent to sell.
- On August 19, 2025, 49-year-old Jason Brooks was taken into custody in Lutz after a drone he was operating, which was loaded with drugs, crashed into a residence.
- The crash prompted the homeowners to call authorities after Brooks showed up at their front door seeking the drone, leading deputies to respond.
- Deputies recovered the drone along with multiple bags containing methamphetamine and fentanyl, and body camera footage shows Brooks holding the drone remote during the encounter.
- Brooks faced charges including possession of controlled substances with intent to sell, operating an unregistered vehicle, attaching an improper tag, driving with a suspended license, and an outstanding warrant.
- Brooks remains in custody without bond due to the warrant, highlighting challenges law enforcement faces with illegal drone drug deliveries.
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