Convicted felon, gang member arrested after deputies discover guns, drugs inside Tampa home

TAMPA, Fla. - A two-time convicted felon is back behind bars. 

According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, Hamzah Samir Othman, was arrested on June 8 after failing his probation check.

Detectives say they began looking into Othman after learning he had firearms in his possession. It is illegal for Othman to have a gun because he is a convicted felon.  

With a search warrant in hands, deputies entered Othman’s home on Fawnridge Circle in Tampa and found six firearms, 42.1 grams of crack cocaine, 17.1 grams of oxycodone, and three ecstasy pills inside. 

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"Ensuring that felons are adhering to the law in Hillsborough County is something we take very seriously," said Sheriff Chad Chronister. "I'm proud of our detectives for diligently following up this lead and their commitment to keeping our community safe."

Othman has been arrested and charged with possession of a firearm, armed trafficking in cocaine, armed trafficking in oxycodone, and armed possession of ecstasy.

HCSO is still investigating the case.