Port Charlotte couple accused of possessing 3.5lbs of various narcotics, child neglect

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla.—The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office arrested two people accused of possession of nearly 3-and-a-half pounds of various narcotics and child neglect.

Deputies arrested Ericka Diamond, 29, and Michael Nolan, 32, on Tuesday after executing a search warrant at their home on Pellam Boulevard in Port Charlotte.

During their search of the home, deputies found the following: 3.48 pounds of methamphetamine, cocaine, ecstasy, scales, and numerous baggies. In addition, they found a vacuum sealing machine, a money counter, and $20,685.00 in cash.

According to the sheriff’s office, two small children live in the home, and numerous pieces of meth crystals and used glass pipes were located on tables in plain view, where they could easily access them.

Both Nolan and Diamond were arrested and charged with possession of various drug paraphernalia and child neglect.