
Drug House Raided, Robbery Turns Deadly
Published: May 13, 2026
Duration: 1:30
St. Petersburg police arrested Darren Kegler, a 55-year-old man, following a deadly robbery at his duplex that revealed a significant cocaine stash. The incident began on April 15th when a shooting call led to the discovery of Keglers drug house operation. Two robbers, John Knight and Ronnie Dials, stormed the premises, resulting in a shootout that left Dials dead and Kegler injured. Knight was arrested on April 17th for first-degree murder, attempted murder, and possession of a firearm as a felon. Keglers operation was not a small-time venture, attracting desperate individuals willing to risk their lives for the drugs...