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God accused of selling cocaine near church

Man named God Lucky Howard sold to undercover officers, Tampa cops say

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God Lucky Howard is being held on $86,500 bond.
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updated 8:13 p.m. ET June 23, 2008

TAMPA, Fla. - Police said a man named God was arrested near a Tampa church for selling cocaine.

Authorities began investigating God Lucky Howard in April, and he was arrested on Saturday. Police said he sold the cocaine to undercover detectives in his neighborhood. When officers searched his home, they reported finding 22 grams more of cocaine and a scale.

Jail records show Howard was charged with several counts of drug possession and distribution, which include increased charges for being within 1,000 feet of a church, a school and public housing.

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He was being held on a bond of $86,500.

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