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'Maybe I'm The Drama' Shirt Makes Debut In Mugshot After Wallingford Drug Bust: Cops 'Maybe I'm The Drama' Shirt Makes Debut In Mugshot After Wallingford Drug Bust: Cops
'Maybe I'm The Drama' Shirt Makes Debut In Mugshot After Wallingford Drug Bust: Cops Four Connecticut residents were charged following a drug investigation that began with a suspected street transaction, police said. On Monday, April 20, members of the Wallingford Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit observed what appeared to be a drug transaction before the suspects left in a vehicle, Lt. Stephen Jacques said. A K-9 unit later identified the vehicle near South Curtis Street and Yale Avenue, where officers conducted a motor vehicle stop, police said. The occupants were identified as Kimberlee Russo, 60, Heriberto Lebron, 51, Alicia Roodenburg, 63, and Elijah Lebron, …
$77K Stolen In Huntingdon Valley Cannabis Wholesaler Burglaries, 21-Year-Old Charged: Police $77K Stolen In Huntingdon Valley Cannabis Wholesaler Burglaries, 21-Year-Old Charged: Police
$77K Stolen In Huntingdon Valley Cannabis Wholesaler Burglaries, 21-Year-Old Charged: Police More than $77,000 in products and property damage was reported after a series of break-ins at a cannabis wholesaler in Huntingdon Valley, police announced on Thursday, Feb. 26. David Micah Fahy-Glover, 21, was charged in connection with three burglaries at a business on the 1400 block of County Line Road in Lower Moreland Township, according to Lower Moreland Township Police. The break-ins happened between Nov. 19 and Dec. 2, 2024, and involved forced entry, theft of merchandise, and damage to the property, police said. Investigators identified multiple suspects, including Fahy-Glover, aft…
Suspended Driver Arrested With Stolen Plate, Oxycodone, Warrant In Lyndhurst Stop: Cops Suspended Driver Arrested With Stolen Plate, Oxycodone, Warrant In Lyndhurst Stop: Cops
Suspended Driver Arrested With Stolen Plate, Oxycodone, Warrant In Lyndhurst Stop: Cops A 34-year-old driver was arrested during a late-night traffic stop after police found a stolen license plate, prescription narcotics, unregulated cannabis, and an active criminal warrant in Bergen County, authorities said. Sgt. Nicholas Abruscato was on patrol when he saw a blue Honda CR-V traveling eastbound on Rutherford Avenue with a severely cracked windshield obstructing the driver’s view just after 10:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5, near Park Avenue, according to Lyndhurst Police Chief Richard L. Jarvis. The vehicle also did not have a front license plate and had dark tinted front window…
North Plainfield PD Captain On Paid Leave After On-Duty Crash With Open Container: Report North Plainfield PD Captain On Paid Leave After On-Duty Crash With Open Container: Report
North Plainfield PD Captain On Paid Leave After On-Duty Crash With Open Container: Report A veteran New Jersey law enforcement official has been placed on paid leave following an alleged on-duty crash in an unmarked patrol car in a neighboring town that resulted in two citations, NJ Advance Media reports. Court records show that North Plainfield Police Capt. Edward Ciempola was cited for careless driving/likely to endanger a person or property, and for having an open container of alcohol or unsealed cannabis in a motor vehicle following an incident on Otto Road in Branchburg on July 21.  According to NJ Advance Media, Ciempola was on duty at the time of the traffic stop. North …
East Hampton Teen Going 127 MPH Crashes Into Elderly Driver On Route 6: Police East Hampton Teen Going 127 MPH Crashes Into Elderly Driver On Route 6: Police
East Hampton Teen Going 127 MPH Crashes Into Elderly Driver On Route 6: Police A Connecticut teenager is accused of crashing into an elderly driver after speeding past a police officer at more than 120 miles per hour, nearly double the speed limit, authorities said. Elliot Galovich, 18, of East Hampton, was arrested and charged with several offenses after the Nov. 20 crash along Route 6 and after giving officers two fake IDs to hide his real identity, Connecticut State Police said. The teenager blew past a state trooper going 127 mph in the 65-mph zone around 10:30 p.m. The officer turned on their emergency lights and began pursuing the speeder, but soon after, the tr…
Bridgeport Man Guilty Of Sexually Assaulting Teen Girl At Walnut Beach In Milford: State Bridgeport Man Guilty Of Sexually Assaulting Teen Girl At Walnut Beach In Milford: State
Bridgeport Man Guilty Of Sexually Assaulting Teen Girl At Walnut Beach In Milford: State A Connecticut jury has found a 50-year-old man guilty of sexually assaulting a teenage girl nearly six years ago at a Milford beach, state authorities said.  Tyrone Craddock, 50, of Bridgeport, was convicted of sexual assault in the first degree on Tuesday, Nov. 18, after three days of jury deliberation, the Office of State's Attorney said.  Craddock met the 16-year-old victim through the ride-share service Uber, prosecutors said. For two years, he became her personal taxi service, sometimes not charging her for rides.  On these trips, he would often allow her and her 1…
Smoke Shop Caught Illegally Selling Cannabis, Shut Down In Nyack: Officials Smoke Shop Caught Illegally Selling Cannabis, Shut Down In Nyack: Officials
Smoke Shop Caught Illegally Selling Cannabis, Shut Down In Nyack: Officials A smoke shop in Rockland County was padlocked after authorities said it was illegally selling cannabis. The closure happened at Travel Smoke Shop at 106 Main St. in Nyack, according to a Thursday, Sept. 4 announcement from the Village of Nyack.  Officials said the New York State Office of Cannabis Management and local law enforcement shut down the business for allegedly operating illegally. "We are grateful for their hard work in eliminating illegal cannabis sales in the Village," the announcement read. The village also stressed that it currently has just one legal cannabis disp…
‘Nip/Tuck’ Star Dylan Walsh Facing Multiple Charges After Rumson Crash, Records Show ‘Nip/Tuck’ Star Dylan Walsh Facing Multiple Charges After Rumson Crash, Records Show
‘Nip/Tuck’ Star Dylan Walsh Facing Multiple Charges After Rumson Crash, Records Show Actor Dylan Walsh, best known for his role in "Nip/Tuck," is facing multiple motor vehicle charges in connection with a Rumson crash earlier this month, court records show. Walsh, whose legal name is Charles Walsh, is charged with reckless driving, open container of alcohol or unsealed cannabis in a motor vehicle, improper passing, driving or parking an unregistered motor vehicle, traffic on marked lanes, and improper driving on a sidewalk.  The offenses were issued on Sunday, Aug. 17, and all are active pending a Sept. 10 court date in Rumson Borough Municipal Court, according to cour…
Weed Dealer Robbed At Gunpoint, Forced To Send Crooks Cash In Waldorf, Sheriff Says Weed Dealer Robbed At Gunpoint, Forced To Send Crooks Cash In Waldorf, Sheriff Says
Weed Dealer Robbed At Gunpoint, Forced To Send Crooks Cash In Waldorf, Sheriff Says A weed deal turned into a stickup in Maryland — and two men are now behind bars after cops say they robbed a man at gunpoint, stole his product, and forced him to send them money over a payment app for their troubles. The holdup happened around 7:20 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25, in the area of Bannister Circle and Hamilton Place in Waldorf, the Charles County Sheriff’s Office said. According to investigators, the victim was selling cannabis when the pair pulled out a firearm, stole the drugs, and demanded he transfer money to their account before running off. Officers, including a police K-9 team,…
Fire At Oceanside’s High Seas Gallery Exposes Secret Drug Operation: Nassau County Police Fire At Oceanside’s High Seas Gallery Exposes Secret Drug Operation: Nassau County Police
Fire At Oceanside’s High Seas Gallery Exposes Secret Drug Operation: Nassau County Police A fire inside Nassau County’s premier glass art gallery led investigators to uncover an alleged drug operation run by its owner, police announced on Thursday, Aug. 21. Zachary Mednick, 31, of Poplar Street, was arrested after a fire broke out at his Oceanside business, High Seas Gallery, located at 2901 Long Beach Road, according to Nassau County police. Firefighters rushed to the second floor around 2:25 p.m. after heavy smoke poured from the building. Multiple fire departments battled the blaze, and the Nassau County Fire Marshal and Arson Bomb Squad also responded. No injuries were repor…
Convicted Felons Busted With Guns, Drugs, Cash Near Waldorf Businesses: Sheriff Convicted Felons Busted With Guns, Drugs, Cash Near Waldorf Businesses: Sheriff
Convicted Felons Busted With Guns, Drugs, Cash Near Waldorf Businesses: Sheriff Two convicted felons tied to drug trafficking outside a busy strip of Maryland businesses were busted with guns, ammo, and cannabis, according to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said the Neighborhood Enforcement Team launched an investigation in June 2025 after repeated complaints about drug trafficking in the 300 block of Smallwood Drive in Waldorf. On Wednesday, Aug. 13, investigators observed 39-year-old Diontay Hattix of Waldorf and 28-year-old Domanic Marks-Wiggins of Washington, DC, engaged in what appeared to be a drug sale in a parking lot, officials said. Afterward, …
Wallkill Man Who Sexually Assaulted CT 9-Year-Old Gets Decades Behind Bars: State Wallkill Man Who Sexually Assaulted CT 9-Year-Old Gets Decades Behind Bars: State
Wallkill Man Who Sexually Assaulted CT 9-Year-Old Gets Decades Behind Bars: State A Wallkill, New York, man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison, with 21 years to serve, for sexually assaulting a 9-year-old child in Trumbull. Of that prison time, 15 years are mandatory, state prosecutors said.  Nicholas Hall, 32, was found guilty in February by a Superior Court jury in Bridgeport of multiple charges stemming from abuse that took place from December 2018 through April 2020. Prosecutors said Hall used his position of trust within the victim’s family to commit the crimes. “The victim in this matter was extremely courageous in testifying to the heinous acts that wer…
Wild Arundel Mills Shootout Ends With 4 Arrests, Pounds Of Pot, Guns Seized: Police Wild Arundel Mills Shootout Ends With 4 Arrests, Pounds Of Pot, Guns Seized: Police
Wild Arundel Mills Shootout Ends With 4 Arrests, Pounds Of Pot, Guns Seized: Police A teenager and three adults are facing charges after a wild shootout near Arundel Mills Mall led police to a massive drug and weapon bust in Maryland, authorities announced. A 21-year-old woman was caught in the crossfire and shot on Arundel Mills Boulevard around 8 p.m. on Friday, June 20, where there were reports of shots fired, according to Anne Arundel County Police. Detectives say multiple vehicles were struck when gunfire erupted between two cars near Arundel Way in Hanover.  The victim — who was not involved — was rushed to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries to her u…
US Cruise Passengers Busted With Opioid More Powerful Than Fentanyl: Bermuda Police US Cruise Passengers Busted With Opioid More Powerful Than Fentanyl: Bermuda Police
US Cruise Passengers Busted With Opioid More Powerful Than Fentanyl: Bermuda Police Four American cruise ship passengers were arrested in Bermuda after arriving with a stash of illegal drugs, authorities said. Carnival Cruise Lines security detained the travelers aboard the ship before docking, the Bermuda Police Service said on Tuesday, July 22. The group was arrested upon arrival and held in police custody to await charges. The passengers had a package containing carfentanil, a deadly opioid originally used to sedate elephants. "Even tiny amounts can be deadly," said Acting Detective Superintendent Derricka Burns. "This seizure may have prevented a p…
Unlicensed Smoke Shop Selling Candy-Like Items Shut Down In Mamaroneck, Police Say Unlicensed Smoke Shop Selling Candy-Like Items Shut Down In Mamaroneck, Police Say
Unlicensed Smoke Shop Selling Candy-Like Items Shut Down In Mamaroneck, Police Say A Westchester smoke shop accused of selling cannabis products disguised as candy has been shut down after a police investigation, authorities said. The illegal business, F&A Convenience Store, was located at 445 Mamaroneck Ave. in the village of Mamaroneck, the Village of Mamaroneck Police Department announced on Monday, July 7.  Police and building inspectors said the shop was operating without a state license and sold illegal cannabis in packaging aimed at children.  One person has since been arrested and charged with second-degree criminal nuisance and unlawful sale of can…
NY Expands Cannabis Product Recall Over Illegal Sourcing, Pesticide Concerns NY Expands Cannabis Product Recall Over Illegal Sourcing, Pesticide Concerns
NY Expands Cannabis Product Recall Over Illegal Sourcing, Pesticide Concerns New York State cannabis regulators have expanded a product recall involving dozens of marijuana products sold at licensed dispensaries, citing health and safety concerns. The expanded recall, announced by the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) on Friday, June 27, affects more than two dozen product lots manufactured by IndoGro LLC, following an earlier recall issued Tuesday, June 10. While no reports of adverse health effects have been received, consumers should immediately discontinue use of affected products and refer to the official recall page for instructions on safe disposal and full…
Marijuana Use Linked To Heart Attacks, Strokes In New Study Marijuana Use Linked To Heart Attacks, Strokes In New Study
Marijuana Use Linked To Heart Attacks, Strokes In New Study A new study suggests that cannabis use may carry serious consequences for heart health, with some users facing significantly elevated risks of heart attacks, strokes, and even death. The research, published Tuesday, June 17 in the journal Heart, analyzed pooled medical data involving more than 200 million people, mostly ages 19 to 59.  It found that individuals who use marijuana are 29 percent more likely to suffer a heart attack, 20 percent more likely to have a stroke, and more than twice as likely to die from heart disease compared to nonusers. The findings stem from a large-scale …
Cannabis Recall Issued In NY After Products Found With Pesticides Cannabis Recall Issued In NY After Products Found With Pesticides
Cannabis Recall Issued In NY After Products Found With Pesticides Nine cannabis products sold across New York state are being recalled after tests revealed potentially dangerous pesticide contamination, officials announced. The New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) issued the recall on Tuesday, June 10, for several adult-use cannabis products manufactured by IndoGrow LLC. It comes after products quarantined for testing issues were retested and found to contain unallowable levels of pesticides that could pose health and safety risks. Recalled Products Include: The Force Pre-Roll (SWDV01) Blue Coffee Flower (IC099-001-BC) Blue Coffee Pre-Ro…
Man Caught With Over 130 Grams Of Mushrooms On I-684 In Lewisboro: Police Man Caught With Over 130 Grams Of Mushrooms On I-684 In Lewisboro: Police
Man Caught With Over 130 Grams Of Mushrooms On I-684 In Lewisboro: Police A Bronx man is facing felony drug charges after a traffic stop on Interstate 684 in Northern Westchester turned up mushrooms, cannabis, and drug paraphernalia, authorities announced. The arrest happened around 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 5, during a patrol along I-684 North in Lewisboro, New York State Police said on Monday, June 9.  Troopers pulled over a vehicle for vehicle and traffic law violations and found Christopher T. Vinson, 43, of the Bronx, was the only person in the car.  Investigators said Vinson gave consent to search the vehicle, which led to the discovery of arou…
5+ Pounds Of Pot Found Inside Tesla At Pasadena Royal Farms, Police Say 5+ Pounds Of Pot Found Inside Tesla At Pasadena Royal Farms, Police Say
5+ Pounds Of Pot Found Inside Tesla At Pasadena Royal Farms, Police Say You can’t charge your car and your dealer at the same time — just ask the Maryland Tesla driver busted with a car full of pot and cash. A Pasadena man is facing charges after police say he was caught with more than five pounds of marijuana and nearly $15,000 in cash inside his Tesla at a Royal Farms in Anne Arundel County. Officers were checking on a silver Tesla parked at 2500 Mountain Road in Pasadena just after 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 3, when they spotted suspected drug activity, according to Anne Arundel County Police. Police say they saw drug paraphernalia in plain view inside the…
‘Should I Smoke Em?’ Gaithersburg Man’s Viral Gun Threat To Cop Blows Up In His Face ‘Should I Smoke Em?’ Gaithersburg Man’s Viral Gun Threat To Cop Blows Up In His Face
‘Should I Smoke Em?’ Gaithersburg Man’s Viral Gun Threat To Cop Blows Up In His Face A Montgomery County man who pointed a loaded gun at a police officer while recording himself on Instagram—captioning the video “Should I smoke em”—has learned his punishment, prosecutors announced. William Alvarenga, 21, of Gaithersburg, will serve five years in prison as part of a 33-year sentence, with all but five years suspended.  He will also be placed on five years of supervised probation when he gets out, according to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office on Friday, May 16. It all started on Nov. 4, 2024, when detectives were tipped off about a disturbing video circul…
High-Speed Chase Ends In Crash, Drug Seizure In Prince Frederick: Sheriff High-Speed Chase Ends In Crash, Drug Seizure In Prince Frederick: Sheriff
High-Speed Chase Ends In Crash, Drug Seizure In Prince Frederick: Sheriff A high-speed chase in Maryland ended with two men busted on drug charges after they crashed and tried to run, authorities announced. The chaos started late in the afternoon when deputies tried to stop a vehicle for an equipment and moving violation near Dares Beach Road and Double Oak Road in Prince Frederick, according to the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office. Instead of pulling over, the driver accelerated into oncoming traffic, police said. A pursuit was initiated as the suspects sped recklessly, passing vehicles on the shoulder and blowing through stop signs before losing control and cra…
Teen Caught With Loaded Ghost Gun, Drugs At Westlake High School Charged As Adult: Sheriff Teen Caught With Loaded Ghost Gun, Drugs At Westlake High School Charged As Adult: Sheriff
Teen Caught With Loaded Ghost Gun, Drugs At Westlake High School Charged As Adult: Sheriff The 17-year-old student caught with a loaded handgun and a stash of drugs at Westlake High School in Charles County is now facing adult charges, authorities announced. The student was arrested Thursday, April 24, after administrators at the school noticed a strong odor of cannabis coming from the teen around 7:30 a.m., according to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. When confronted, the student became combative and tried to flee with a backpack. A school resource officer who responded to the scene detained the teen, even as the student resisted arrest, officials said. During a search of …
Gun Found In Westlake High School Student’s Backpack During Pot Investigation: Sheriff Gun Found In Westlake High School Student’s Backpack During Pot Investigation: Sheriff
Gun Found In Westlake High School Student’s Backpack During Pot Investigation: Sheriff What started as a search for cannabis turned into a much more serious discovery at a Maryland high school, when officials found a loaded handgun in a student’s backpack. A student at Westlake High School in Charles County is in custody after school staff and deputies investigating him for possessing cannabis found a handgun in his backpack, officials confirmed Thursday morning. The incident unfolded early on April 24, though authorities have not specified the exact time. No one was injured, and there were no threats of violence, the sheriff's office said. "The gun was not displayed, and th…
NBA Star Al Harrington Expands Cannabis Empire With New Pikesville Dispensary Ahead Of 4/20 NBA Star Al Harrington Expands Cannabis Empire With New Pikesville Dispensary Ahead Of 4/20
NBA Star Al Harrington Expands Cannabis Empire With New Pikesville Dispensary Ahead Of 4/20 He dominated on the court—and now NBA veteran Al Harrington is lighting up the cannabis industry with another major move. Harrington, the former first-round draft pick who spent 16 seasons in the NBA, is bringing his award-winning Viola cannabis brands to Maryland, teaming up with Curio Wellness to launch a new Far & Dotter dispensary—the latest in a growing list of sleek retail outposts popping up across the country under his watch. Since launching Viola in 2011—named after his grandmother, who turned to cannabis for relief from glaucoma—Harrington has built the company into one of the…
Ingesting Cannabis Gummies Sends 4 Students to Hospital: Ewing PD Ingesting Cannabis Gummies Sends 4 Students to Hospital: Ewing PD
Ingesting Cannabis Gummies Sends 4 Students to Hospital: Ewing PD Four students were hospitalized after they ingested cannabis gummies on Monday, March 24 in Ewing, authorities said. At 8:55 a.m., police responded to Stern Civics Charter School on a report of students who ingested the cannabis gummies, Ewing police said. Four students were transported to area hospitals as a precaution, police said. The Division of Child Protection and Permanency is investigating, police said. The school's founder Leigh Byron told NJ.com, the kids are now home, and the student who gave them the gummies has been identified and disciplined.
Traffic Stop Leads to Armed Felon, Stolen Virginia Gun, Drugs in Waldorf: Sheriff Traffic Stop Leads to Armed Felon, Stolen Virginia Gun, Drugs in Waldorf: Sheriff
Traffic Stop Leads to Armed Felon, Stolen Virginia Gun, Drugs in Waldorf: Sheriff A Maryland man who tried to flee from police in a vehicle reported stolen in Virginia is now behind bars after officers found a stolen gun and a large quantity of drugs inside his car, officials said. John Thomas White III, 20, of Hyattsville, was taken into custody late Tuesday, March 11, following a police pursuit in Waldorf, according to the Charles County Sheriff's Office. Officers were alerted to a stolen vehicle near Promenade Place and Aldergate Place around 10:45 p.m., authorities said, though when they attempted to stop the driver, White hit the gas and took off, prompting a pursui…
Man Tosses Pills, Bag Of Drugs From Car While Fleeing Officers In Ardsley: Police Man Tosses Pills, Bag Of Drugs From Car While Fleeing Officers In Ardsley: Police
Man Tosses Pills, Bag Of Drugs From Car While Fleeing Officers In Ardsley: Police A 41-year-old man is facing multiple felony drug charges after leading troopers on a brief chase on the Thruway in Westchester County, during which he allegedly threw drugs from his car, authorities said.  The incident began on Tuesday, March 4, at around 9:52 p.m., when troopers pulled over a gray Toyota Corolla on the Thruway in Ardsley for a cell phone violation, New York State Police announced on Thursday, March 6.  According to police, the driver, Queens resident Rafael Balbi, suddenly sped away, prompting a short pursuit that lasted less than a mile. During the chase, Balbi …
Greenwich Drunk Driver Led Police On I-95 Chase With Missing Tire: Cops Greenwich Drunk Driver Led Police On I-95 Chase With Missing Tire: Cops
Greenwich Drunk Driver Led Police On I-95 Chase With Missing Tire: Cops A Connecticut man was arrested after leading state troopers on a high-speed chase down I-95 while driving on a missing tire, officials said. Hector Estrella, 28, of Greenwich was spotted driving erratically around 11 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1, near Exit 5, Connecticut state police said. Witnesses reported the vehicle was “all over the road” in Greenwich and riding on a rim, emitting “large plumes of smoke,” and traveling under 30 mph, authorities said. Troopers tried to pull Estrella over, but he refused to stop, exiting at Exit 4 before re-entering I-95— this time heading north, reaching s…
Fiery Explosion At Cannabis Facility In Maryland Leaves Two Employees Injured: Fire Marshal Fiery Explosion At Cannabis Facility In Maryland Leaves Two Employees Injured: Fire Marshal
Fiery Explosion At Cannabis Facility In Maryland Leaves Two Employees Injured: Fire Marshal An explosion at a cannabis extraction facility in Maryland sent two employees to the hospital and caused an estimated $250,000 in damages as investigators work to determine what went wrong. The incident happened just before 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 22, at PharmaCann, a cannabis extraction facility located in the 300 block of Log Canoe Circle, authorities said.  Emergency crews from the Kent Island Volunteer Fire Department and surrounding areas responded after reports of an explosion. The blast occurred in an extraction booth where propane and butane were in use, according to investiga…
3 Pounds Of Cocaine, Heroin, Stolen Loaded Gun Found On Thruway Driver In Greenburgh: Police 3 Pounds Of Cocaine, Heroin, Stolen Loaded Gun Found On Thruway Driver In Greenburgh: Police
3 Pounds Of Cocaine, Heroin, Stolen Loaded Gun Found On Thruway Driver In Greenburgh: Police A Bronx man is behind bars after New York State Troopers say he was caught with a stolen gun and a staggering amount of drugs during a traffic stop on I-87 (the NY State Thruway). The arrest happened on Wednesday, Dec. 18, around 1 p.m., when Troop T Troopers from SP Tarrytown pulled over a 2018 Nissan Rogue for vehicle and traffic law violations in Greenburgh (Westchester), police said. The driver, identified as 27-year-old Maximilian X. Blevins, was in possession of a stolen loaded SCCY Industries 9mm firearm from North Carolina, along with a large quantity of illegal drugs, police said. …