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Two people arrested after children found in U-Haul

Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · Monday, November 9, 2026 at 3:42 AM · 1 min read
Two people arrested after children found in U-Haul — Marco Island Community news

TAMPA, Fla. (WWSB) - Two adults were arrested after deputies found two children unsecured in a U-Haul van containing drugs and prescription pills, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said.Deputies responded around 7:35 a.m. on Nov. 7 to a gas station in the 6300 block of North Dale Mabry Highway after a 911 caller reported two unresponsive people inside the van.Investigators said they found 46-year-old Vilmarie Diaz slumped in the passenger seat and her two children unsecured in the back. As deputies approached the driver’s side, the van began to roll forward, according to the sheriff’s office.Deputies also said they got the attention of the driver, 44-year-old Arian Hernandez, and ordered him to stop and exit the vehicle. They said he had red, glossy eyes and was unsteady on his feet. He was arrested on a charge of driving under the influence.Diaz appeared disoriented, deputies said. As she exited the van, they reported finding narcotics on the passenger seat.Investigators said t

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