Tampa King High student, 20-year-old arrested on drug charges

By Times Staff Writer
Published September 26, 2007

A King High School student was arrested at his home Monday, charged with trafficking in cocaine, according to jail records.

Roshawn Norton, 17, of 2014 Clifton St., who was listed on the Sheriff's Office Web site as a King High School student, ran to the bathroom when officers conducting a search of his home entered the house, his arrest report said. Officers found a .380-caliber pistol and a .45-caliber pistol in his room.

Also arrested at the Clifton Street house was Eduardo Norton, 20, who police say sold cocaine from the address to undercover officers Sept. 10, according to his arrest report.

Roshawn Norton is being held without bail, charged with armed trafficking in cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia, obstructing or opposing an officer and tampering with evidence.

Bail for Eduardo Norton, of 5906 N 42nd St., was set at $9,750. He is charged with delivery and possession of cocaine as well as driving with a suspended license.

[Last modified September 25, 2007, 23:56:13]