Area Man Admits To Possessing Fentanyl Area Man Admits To Possessing Fentanyl
Area Man Admits To Possessing Fentanyl A Hudson Valley man has pleaded guilty to criminal possession of a controlled substance in connection with fentanyl which was recovered during a search of his apartment. Dashell Powlus, age 24, of Port Jervis, on Thursday, Jan. 13, according to Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler. According go the District Attorney's Office, Powlus had been the subject of an investigation by the City of Port Jervis Police Department into the sale of heroin.  In April, the City of Port Jervis Police Department, aided by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office’s Special Operations Group, executed a…
Two Alleged Drug Dealers Nabbed In Connection To Fatal Long Island Overdoses Two Alleged Drug Dealers Nabbed In Connection To Fatal Long Island Overdoses
Two Alleged Drug Dealers Nabbed In Connection To Fatal Long Island Overdoses A  pair of alleged drug dealers have been charged in connection to a string of fatal Long Island overdoses. Four overdoses occurred on or about Friday, Aug. 13, in Southold. There are several additional fatal and non-fatal overdoses that occurred on the East End that are still actively under investigation. Justin Smith, age 46, of Smithtown, was charged with: Third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a Class B felony;  Seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a Class A misdemeanor;  Two counts of second-degree criminally using dru…
Suspect Nabbed In Connection To Fatal Fairfield County Overdose Suspect Nabbed In Connection To Fatal Fairfield County Overdose
Suspect Nabbed In Connection To Fatal Fairfield County Overdose A Connecticut man has been arrested in connection with the 2020 overdose death of a Fairfield County man. Luis Rivera, age 34, of Naugatuck, was arrested on Thursday, March 11, by the Fairfield Police Department Quality of Life Unit following an investigation into the 23-year-old's death in December, said Lt. Antonio Granata. According to Granata, Rivera allegedly sold the deceased narcotics on the day of his fatal overdose.  Detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Rivera and he was arrested during a motor vehicle stop. Rivera was charged with the sale of a narcotic substance and p…
Police: Bethlehem Pair Nabbed For Selling Prescription Narcotics In Warren County Police: Bethlehem Pair Nabbed For Selling Prescription Narcotics In Warren County
Police: Bethlehem Pair Nabbed For Selling Prescription Narcotics In Warren County A man and woman from Bethlehem were charged with selling prescription narcotics in Warren County, authorities said. James Jones, 61, and Jennifer Jones, 50, were taken into custody Jan. 13 on accusations that they sold prescription narcotics in Washington Township and Washington Borough, township police said. The two were charged with distribution of CDS and conspiracy, police said. They were processed and released in accordance with bail reform. State Police and Hackettstown Police also assisted with the investigation.
Stamford Duo Nabbed For Drugs In Fairfield Warrant Search Stamford Duo Nabbed For Drugs In Fairfield Warrant Search
Stamford Duo Nabbed For Drugs In Fairfield Warrant Search Two area men were busted with drugs during a warrant search by Fairfield County police. Jaydeh Brayboy, 19,  and Jerry Salaahudiyn, 36, both of Stamford, were arrested on Sunday, Dec. 20 by members of the Stamford Police Narc Unit during a warrant search, said Capt. Richard Conklin. According to Conklin, Narc Unit members had been investigating the two men for the sale of drugs for quite some time before the warrant was served. Salaahudiyn was busted with the alleged sale of a crack to an undercover officer. When busted, he had more than $,000 in cash, Conklin said. Brayboy was nabbe…
Investigation Into Fatal Long Island Overdose Leads To Charges For Man, Woman Investigation Into Fatal Long Island Overdose Leads To Charges For Man, Woman
Investigation Into Fatal Long Island Overdose Leads To Charges For Man, Woman A man and woman are facing charges after an investigation into a fatal drug overdose on Long Island that occurred on Saturday, Dec. 5 just before 7:30 p.m. in Massapequa, police announced. The investigation by the Long Island Heroin Taskforce into the fatal overdose of a Nassau County resident led to the arrest of Robert Brinkley, age 45, of Amityville, and Felice Streeter, age 57, of Wyandanch, according to Nassau County Police Narcotics/Vice Squad Detectives. Brinkley was charged with: Three counts of third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, Three counts of …
Alert Issued For Wanted Long Island Man Alert Issued For Wanted Long Island Man
Alert Issued For Wanted Long Island Man An alert has been issued for a man wanted on Long Island for allegedly selling drugs in Nassau County. The Nassau County Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in tracking down Claude Barrette, 35, who is wanted by police and the Nassau County Court after being arrested for fifth-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance. Barrette later failed to show up for court proceedings and a warrant was issued for his arrest. Investigators described Barrette as 5-foot-10, weighing approximately 180 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information regarding the incide…
Accused Drug Dealer Faces Three Felony Charges In Southampton Accused Drug Dealer Faces Three Felony Charges In Southampton
Accused Drug Dealer Faces Three Felony Charges In Southampton An accused drug dealer faces three felony charges in Southampton, according to police. While investigating cocaine sales in Hampton Bays Tuesday, July 30, officers reportedly observed a hand to hand drug sale in the rear parking lot of the Hampton Bays UA Movie Theater, according to Southampton Police. Police arrested Ronald Jiminez, 69, of Hampton Bays after he allegedly sold a quantity of cocaine, police said. When he was arrested an additional quantity of cocaine packaged for sale and over $1,100 in United States currency was reportedly found, according to Southampto…
Father Accused Of Attempting To Sell Crack At Elementary School In Centereach Father Accused Of Attempting To Sell Crack At Elementary School In Centereach
Father Accused Of Attempting To Sell Crack At Elementary School In Centereach A father on Long Island was arrested after taking his toddler to an elementary school playground with intentions of selling drugs, police said. Centereach resident Chaleek Williams, 25, was arrested shortly after 4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22, for allegedly trying to sell crack cocaine on the playground at the Oxhead Road Elementary School while he was with his 2-year-old daughter, according to Suffolk County Police. At the time of his arrest, Williams was also in possession of MDMA and became combative with officers, said police. Williams was charged with criminal sale of a controlled substa…
Residents' Complaints Lead To Drug Charges For Duo In Danbury Residents' Complaints Lead To Drug Charges For Duo In Danbury
Residents' Complaints Lead To Drug Charges For Duo In Danbury Citizen complaints of illicit drug activity in Fairfield County led to the arrests of two men who were busted in the middle of an alleged hand-to-hand drug deal following a weekslong investigation. Police in Danbury launched an investigation into drug sales at the Kennedy Flats apartment complex earlier this year, following multiple complaints into alleged drug sales and trafficking. Detectives from the Special Investigations Division set up surveillance outside the complex at approximately 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 23. During the details, police said that investigators observed a hand to han…
Police Find $110K, Drugs In Parked Car Of Woman In Westport Police Find $110K, Drugs In Parked Car Of Woman In Westport
Police Find $110K, Drugs In Parked Car Of Woman In Westport A check on a suspicious vehicle parked at a hardware store in the area led to the discovery of drugs and a large amount of cash on Saturday. At approximately 1:30 a.m., Westport Police Corporal Kevin Smith observed a suspicious vehicle parked at Torno Hardware,  which was closed for business, on Post Road East.  One female and two males occupied the vehicle at the time and another person associated with the vehicle, later identified as 30-year-old Ninifa Ruiz, soon emerged from behind the building, police said. While speaking with the occupants, Cpl. Smith detected a strong odor of marijua…
Paterson Drug Raid: 3 Young Children Turned Over To Relative Paterson Drug Raid: 3 Young Children Turned Over To Relative
Paterson Drug Raid: 3 Young Children Turned Over To Relative Three young children who were home during a Paterson drug raid were turned over to a relative after authorities found three pounds of pot, several bags of cocaine and dozens of Oxycodone. Members of the Paterson Police Narcotics Division who’d been watching the second-floor River Street residence and detached garage for weeks also seized more than $40,000 in drug money while arresting Rafael Rosario, 35, and Jessica Madera, 27, Police Director Jerry Speziale said. Investigators and uniformed officers hit the home around 1:30 a.m. last Friday and found the youngsters – ages 9, 8 and 3 – alon…