The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 48-year-old Joseph Bellamy on a charge of First-Degree Murder following the death of 36-year-old Shawn Wallace.
On December 29, 2023, Wallace was found deceased at a residence in Valrico from a suspected overdose. Detectives determined that Bellamy supplied Wallace with the narcotics that led to his death.
On February 25, 2025, an arrest warrant was obtained, and Bellamy was taken into custody without incident. He is charged with First-Degree Murder resulting from the Unlawful Distribution of a Controlled Substance.
“Selling dangerous narcotics isn’t just a crime; it’s a direct threat to lives in our community,” said Sheriff Chad Chronister. “We will not stand by while drug dealers poison our streets. If you choose to sell these deadly substances, we will find you, and we will hold you accountable.”
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