Dover Felon Faces 31 Charges After Guns, Drugs, and Weapon Conversion Devices Seized

Adrian Bueno accused of using vacant family property to store firearms and narcotics

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office arrested a 21-year-old Dover man, Adrian Bueno, during a probation search. Bueno is accused of storing guns, 11 machine gun conversion devices, and large amounts of cannabis, THC liquids, amphetamines, and cocaine at his home and a vacant family-owned property. As a convicted felon, Bueno faces 31 charges including armed drug trafficking and firearm possession.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in addressing gun violence and drug trafficking, especially involving repeat offenders and the use of illegal weapon modification devices. It also raises concerns about the security of vacant properties that can be exploited for criminal activity.

The details

During a probation search, deputies found a gun in Bueno's bedroom. Further searches uncovered 11 machine gun conversion devices and controlled substances at his residence. Bueno admitted to storing more guns and drugs at an empty family-owned property across the street, where detectives recovered 3.4 pounds of THC liquids, 6.95 pounds of cannabis, 4.95 pounds of cannabis edibles, 19 grams of amphetamines, and 11.9 grams of cocaine.

  • On Thursday, deputies responded to Bueno's home in Dover to assist with a probation search.
  • During the search, probation officers found a gun inside Bueno's bedroom.

The players

Adrian Bueno

A 21-year-old Dover man and convicted felon who is accused of storing guns, machine gun conversion devices, and large amounts of drugs at his home and a vacant family-owned property.

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that arrested Bueno and conducted the searches that uncovered the firearms, weapon conversion devices, and narcotics.

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What’s next

Bueno will face a judge who will determine whether to allow him out on bail as he awaits trial on the 31 charges.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in addressing the intersection of gun violence, drug trafficking, and the use of illegal weapon modification devices, especially when involving repeat offenders who exploit vacant properties for criminal activity.