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Oct 23, 2026 at 2:20 PM ET
Two Men Arrested After Spring Hill Traffic Stop
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A Hernando County deputy arrested David Nelson, 62, and Jared Mares, 51, during an Oct. 20 traffic stop on Commercial Way in Spring Hill. Deputies said a bag tossed from the car tested positive for fentanyl; a vehicle search found more fentanyl and methamphetamine. Nelson faces drug charges, while Mares was charged over driving with a revoked license.
WHO: David Nelson, Jared Mares and a Hernando County deputy
WHAT: Deputies arrested Nelson and Mares after a traffic stop yielded fentanyl and methamphetamine.
WHEN: Oct 20, 2026
WHERE: Spring Hill, Hernando County, Florida
WHY: The deputy stopped the car because its license plate was blocked and unreadable. Deputies reported seeing a bag tossed from the car that tested positive for fentanyl, and a search found additional narcotics, prompting the drug-related arrest.
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