On Tuesday, May 19th, 2026, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit and SWAT served a search warrant at 7468 Michael St. in Englewood. This operation followed an earlier investigation into Matthew Taylor (born 04/25/1996).
Earlier in the year, narcotics detectives arrested a suspect during a drug buy, catching someone selling cocaine directly to undercover officers. That trail led straight to Taylor, whom investigators identified as the main supplier. Detectives kept him under close watch and saw him selling drugs from his house and other spots around Charlotte County nearly every day. This pattern gave them enough evidence to get a warrant for his home.
Once inside, detectives arrested Taylor and found a stash of drugs and cash. They recovered: 1.57 pounds of cocaine, 8.22 pounds of marijuana, 50 Adderall pills, $21,840 in cash, a money counter, baggies, scales, and a .22 caliber rifle.
Following the search and based on evidence from both the bust and previous surveillance, deputies charged Taylor with two counts of trafficking in cocaine, possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, two counts of possessing drug paraphernalia, and two counts of violating probation. Officers also seized the cash for forfeiture.
