Cape Coral police arrest 3 on drug charges after search warrant, high-speed chase

CAPE CORAL, Fla. —

The Cape Coral Police Department's Narcotics Unit arrested three people after an investigation and executed a search warrant at a residence on Southwest 28th Terrace.

CCPD says in a press release that upon arrival at the home, they arrested the occupant, Michael Patrick Hennessey, 31, on outstanding drug charges.

In the residence, officers say they found and seized multiple controlled substances and evidence related to drug distribution, including:

• Marijuana
• Methamphetamine
• THC wax
• Crack cocaine
• Fentanyl
• Various prescription pills
• Various items of drug paraphernalia and U.S. currency

CCPD says that they determined Hennessey was selling marijuana, fentanyl, pills, methamphetamine and crack cocaine. They add that he had ownership of narcotics prior to SWAT entering the residence and tried to destroy evidence.

Hennessey was charged with the following:

• Trafficking in methamphetamine
• Possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell - marijuana
• Possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell - THC wax
• Possession of a controlled substance without a prescription with intent to sell - buprenophine
• Possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell - crack cocaine
• Possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell - fentanyl
• Possession of drug paraphernalia
• Tampering with physical evidence

CCPD says that the investigation revealed that Heather Hennessey, 33, was a confirmed fentanyl user and that 1.5 grams of fentanyl belonged to her. She was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance.

CCPD says that just prior to the execution of the search warrant, detectives observed a vehicle leaving the residence being driven by Kristian Araujo Ferreira Da Silva, 42. They say that Da Silva entered a black Nissan Rogue and drove to a nearby 7-Eleven gas station.

Officers say that when they attempted a vehicle stop, the vehicle accelerated and almost hit one of their cars. After a high-speed chase along Chiquita Boulevard South, officers say they found the Nissan abandoned and damaged near Southwest 4th Street.

They add that they found a small baggie with a substance that tested positive for cocaine and other plastic baggies consistent with narcotic packaging and sales.

Shortly after they found the vehicle, CCPD says that they found Da Silva walking near Ceitus Terrace, where he was arrested. Da Silva is charged with fleeing and eluding a law enforcement officer, possession of a controlled substance, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, reckless driving and driving without a valid license.

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