This page summarizes publicly available booking information for ROBERTO CARLOS ORTEGA in Hillsborough, Florida, booked on 2026-11-02. The information shown may include the booking date, listed charges, location, and other public-record details. A booking record is not proof of guilt: it generally reflects information recorded at the time of arrest or jail intake, and the listed charges are allegations unless and until confirmed through court records.
ROBERTO CARLOS ORTEGA
2026-11-02
Hillsborough, Florida
May 28, 1981♊ Gemini
11/02/2026
00:22
00465675
45
45
M
W
Hispanic or Latino
BRO
GRY
5'08
180
LOTUS AVE / JASMINE AVE
TPD
STATUS - IN JAIL
FRJ - Falkenburg Road Jail
$3,000.00
- Possession Of Controlled Substance
- Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia
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Misdemeanor or felony, depending on the allegation
- Possession Of Controlled Substance
Possession of a controlled substance generally refers to an allegation that a person knowingly had an illegal or regulated drug. The exact meaning, severity, and possible penalties depend on the substance, the amount, any prior record, and state law. The charge listed at booking is an allegation and is not the same as a conviction. Court records show the final outcome.
What typically happens next: Some states route lower-level possession allegations toward treatment or diversion programs rather than jail; how a matter proceeds depends on the substance, amount, history, and state law. Official court records show the outcome.
Varies by state
- Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia
A paraphernalia charge generally refers to an allegation involving items associated with using, storing, or preparing a controlled substance. Severity depends on the alleged item, the surrounding circumstances, and state law, and it is often charged alongside other allegations. As with any booking entry, it is an allegation unless confirmed by court records.
What typically happens next: How this allegation proceeds depends on what else was alleged at the same time and on state law. It is resolved through the courts, where the listed charge may be reduced, dismissed, or otherwise changed.
Hillsborough County is one of the largest counties in Florida with a population exceeding 1.5 million residents. Home to Tampa, the county processes a high volume of bookings through the Falkenburg Road Jail, one of the busiest detention facilities in the state.
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Sheriff's Office
Detention Facility
Phone: 813-247-8300
Orient Road Jail, 1201 Orient Road, Tampa, FL 33619; Falkenburg Road Jail, 520 N. Falkenburg Road, Tampa, FL 33619
Bond & Bail
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Hillsborough County Clerk of the Circuit Court
Search court case records & dispositions
Court clerk: 813-276-8100
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