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PUNTA GORDA, Fla. Thirteen people were arrested after a months-long investigation into alleged drug trafficking, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office said. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office narcotics unit seized nearly $75,000 worth of drugs in the arrests, which took place in Port Charlotte, Englewood and Sarasota. The suspects are facing a variety of charges related to methamphetamne and cocaine: Keith LaFlower, 39, of Ionia Avenue in Port Charlotte faces charges of sale and delivery of methamphetamine. Kathleen Ebersole, 41, of Ionia Avenue in Port Charlotte faces charges of sale and delivery of methamphetamine. Sydney LaFlower, 23, of Ionia Avenue in Port Charlotte faces charges of sale and delivery of methamphetamine. Angela Landron, 54, of Willow Avenue in Englewood faces charges of trafficking methamphetamine. Debra Angeles, 48, of Willow Avenue in Englewood faces charges of trafficking methamphetamine. Evan Thomassen, 25, of Willow Avenue in Englewood faces charges of manufacturing and trafficking cocaine. Andrea Gluschenko, 26, of Willow Avenue in Englewood faces charges of manufacturing and trafficking cocaine. Amanda Landron, 21, of Willow Avenue in Englewood faces charges of possession of a controlled substance. Nathan Andrews, 41, of Thorman Road in Port Charlotte faces charges of possession of a controlled substance. Melissa Arthur, 43, of Roberta Drive in Englewood faces charges of possession of a controlled substance. Michelle Cassidy, 37, of Oceanspray Avenue in Englewood faces charges of possession of a controlled substance. Lauri Miller, 37, of Kellog Lane in Sarasota faces charges of trafficking in methamphetamine and hydromorphone. Eric Jones, 35, of Kellog Lane in Sarasota faces charges of trafficking in methamphetamine and hydromorphone. The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office took part in the investigation and arrests.