Man arrested in deadly 2023 Valrico overdose: HCSO
VALRICO, Fla. - A man was arrested in a deadly overdose that happened in Valrico back in 2023, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

Mugshot of Joseph Bellamy. Courtesy: Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Joseph Bellamy, 48, was charged in the murder of Shawn Wallace, 36, who was found dead in a Valrico home back on December 29, 2023, after overdosing on drug, according to HCSO.
What we know:
An investigation by HCSO deputies led them to Bellamy, who they say supplied Wallace with the drugs that led to his overdose.
READ: Grady Judd, Florida sheriffs crack down on illegal immigration: ‘The game has changed’
HCSO says they obtained an arrest warrant on Tuesday, leading them to take Bellamy into custody and charge him with one count of murder in the first-degree, which resulted from the unlawful distribution of a controlled substance.
HCSO took him into custody without incident, deputies say.
What we don't know:
It's unclear what led deputies to Bellamy or what kind of drugs he gave to Wallace.
CLICK HERE:>>> Follow FOX 13 on YouTube
What they're saying:
"Selling dangerous narcotics isn’t just a crime; it’s a direct threat to lives in our community," said Hillsborough County 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."
This remains an active investigation.
The Source: This story was written with information provided by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 13 TAMPA:
- Download the FOX Local app for your smart TV
- Download FOX Local mobile app: Apple | Android
- Download the FOX 13 News app for breaking news alerts, latest headlines
- Download the SkyTower Radar app
- Sign up for FOX 13’s daily newsletter