500 grams of cocaine, multiple guns seized from Orlando man’s home

A 23-year-old Orlando man has been arrested and charged with drug trafficking after hundreds of grams of cocaine, along with firearms and other drugs, were allegedly found in his home.

A photo showing the cash, drugs, and firearms that were allegedly seized from Mario Donta Lockhart's home. (Photo: Orange County Sheriff's Office)
A photo showing the cash, drugs, and firearms that were allegedly seized from Mario Donta Lockhart’s home in Orlando. (Photo: Orange County Sheriff’s Office)

In a social media post on Tuesday, August 27, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office stated that deputies recently searched a home belonging to a suspected drug dealer, identified as Mario Donta Lockhart.

Several drugs were allegedly located in Mario Donta Lockhart's home during a search. (Photo: Orange County Sheriff's Office)
Several drugs were allegedly found during a recent search of Mario Donta Lockhart’s home. (Photo: Orange County Sheriff’s Office)

During the search of Lockhart’s home, law enforcement allegedly seized more than 500 grams of cocaine, six guns, an unspecified amount of cannabis, and nearly $4,000 in cash.

A stack of cash and one of the firearms that were allegedly seized from Mario Donta Lockhart's home. (Photo: Orange County Sheriff's Office)
Some of the cash and one of the firearms that were allegedly seized from Mario Donta Lockhart’s home. (Photo: Orange County Sheriff’s Office)

According to OCSO, at least two of the recovered firearms were stolen, including one that had been taken from a vehicle.

Two more firearms that were allegedly seized during a search of Mario Donta Lockhart's home in Orlando. (Photo: Orange County Sheriff's Office)
Two more firearms that were allegedly seized during a search of Mario Donta Lockhart’s home. (Photo: Orange County Sheriff’s Office)

On Friday, August 23, Lockhart was arrested and transported to Orange County Jail, where he is currently being held on a $75,000 bond. He is being charged with trafficking in cocaine (more than 400 grams) and possession of cannabis with intent to sell/deliver.

A court date has not been scheduled yet, according to jail records.

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