Crime

Bradenton man arrested after home drug raid. It’s not the first time, police say

By Amaia Gavica

Police have arrested a Bradenton man for the second time in months on felony drug charges, according to a social media post by the Bradenton Police Department.

The department says that earlier this week, its Narcotics Unit carried out a search warrant at the home of Brent Bernard Williams, 61. SWAT also assisted with the search.

Narcotics detectives seized 53 grams of crack cocaine, drug paraphernalia, about $3000 and Williams’ vehicle, according to Bradenton police.

Bradenton Police Department’s narcotics unit along with their SWAT team discovered 53 grams of crack cocaine, around $3,000 while executing a search warrant of a 12-time convicted felon’s home, they say. Police reported on social media that they discovered the money and drugs in the home of Brent Bernard Williams, 61.
Bradenton Police Department’s narcotics unit along with their SWAT team discovered 53 grams of crack cocaine, around $3,000 while executing a search warrant of a 12-time convicted felon’s home, they say. Police reported on social media that they discovered the money and drugs in the home of Brent Bernard Williams, 61. provided via X Bradenton Police Dept.

Police arrested Williams on charges of trafficking cocaine, possession of drug equipment, altering/destroying/concealing evidence and maintaining a public nuisance structure for drug activity, according to the department.

Officers conducted a similar search of Williams’ home in August of last year, also resulting in his arrest on multiple felony charges, the department said. During that search, police reported finding cocaine and marijuana, guns and thousands in cash.

Police say Williams has 12 prior felony convictions. Court records show he also served prison or jail time in multiple earlier drug-related cases dating back to the 1980s.

He is being held at the Manatee County Jail without bond.

Bradenton police say they found 213 grams of cocaine, 56 grams of marijuana, two guns and $3,900 in cash during a SWAT raid at Brent Bernard Williams’ home in August of 2025.
Bradenton police say they found 213 grams of cocaine, 56 grams of marijuana, two guns and $3,900 in cash during a SWAT raid at Brent Bernard Williams’ home in August of 2025. Provided photo Courtesy of the Bradenton Police Department
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