Two people were arrested after an investigation into a threat made with a firearm led to the discovery of large amounts of drugs, firearms, and cash.
On December 15, 2018, at approximately 2:05 a.m., Cape Coral Police officers were working the south Cape Coral BAR district detail at 1023 SE 47th Terrace (Dixie Roadhouse). They were approached by a woman who stated she had been threatened by a person with a gun. The woman said the suspect had left in a white lifted Ford, which was located immediately by officers in the parking lot.
Officers stopped the vehicle and made contact with the three occupants, two of whom were Christopher Cassata (W/M, DOB: 3-23-84) and Taylor Hobson (W/F, DOB: 9-19-92). Officers could immediately smell a strong odor of raw marijuana coming from inside the vehicle, and a narcotics investigation ensued. During the course of the investigation, officers located several THC edibles (candies and cookies), THC oils, and raw marijuana. Also found were a .45 caliber pistol (on Cassata’s person), an AR-15 rifle, a 12-gauge shotgun, and over $16,000 in cash.
The original victim declined to press charges for the threat made against her. However, the investigation led to probable cause for the arrest of Cassata and Hobson on multiple felony charges. Both were transported to the Lee County Jail.
ARRESTED: Christopher M. Cassata, W/M, DOB: 3-23-84, of 6971 Neal Road, North Fort Myers FL.
CHARGES: Possession of a Controlled Substance Without a Prescription, Possession of a Firearm During Commission of a Felony
ARRESTED: Taylor D. Hobson, W/F, DOB: 9-19-92, of 3018 11th Street SW, Lehigh Acres FL.
CHARGES: Possession of Controlled Substance Without a Prescription, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Marijuana Under 20 Grams
