ELLENTON, Fla. (WWSB) – A Manatee County man has been charged with murder after he allegedly sold cocaine to another man who died of an overdose, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.
On Oct. 28, 2025, 41-year-old Jonathan Watson was found dead in the 400 block of Sunset Circle North. Detectives found evidence of cocaine use and text messages showing Watson had arranged to purchase drugs from 44-year-old Toby Davis.
Using Watson’s phone, detectives say they set up a meeting with Davis. When Davis arrived, he spotted deputies and allegedly discarded a bag containing about four grams of cocaine. He was taken into custody and a second bag of cocaine was found in Davis’ possession…