Fugitive MS-13 Member Extradited From El Salvador To Face Murder, Other Charges In NY Fugitive MS-13 Member Extradited From El Salvador To Face Murder, Other Charges In NY
Fugitive MS-13 Member Extradited From El Salvador To Face Murder, Other Charges In NY An MS-13 gang member accused of taking part in the brutal killing of a 20-year-old man on Long Island has been extradited to the United States. Jose Jonathan Guevara-Castro was extradited from El Salvador on Tuesday, Aug. 9, nearly a month after the country’s top court gave the green light, the US Attorney’s Office in the Eastern District announced. Guevara-Castro, also known as “Suspechoso,” had been detained in El Salvador since August 2020, weeks after he was indicted by a federal grand jury in Central Islip for the murder of Kerin Pineda. The former Freeport High School student’s body …
CT Man Charged After Search Warrant Uncovers Crack Cocaine, Fentanyl, Police Say CT Man Charged After Search Warrant Uncovers Crack Cocaine, Fentanyl, Police Say
CT Man Charged After Search Warrant Uncovers Crack Cocaine, Fentanyl, Police Say A Connecticut man is facing charges after authorities reported he was found in possession of crack cocaine, fentanyl, and drug paraphernalia.  Police executed a search warrant in Litchfield County at a residence on Holley Place in Torrington at about 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 2, and arrested 34-year-old Bryan Gladding after detectives saw him engage in a narcotics transaction, according to Connecticut State Police. Bryan GladdingConnecticut State Police Police said Gladding was found in possession of: 32 grams of crack cocaine packaged for distribution 12 wax folds containing Fentanyl A…
14 Charged After Federal, State, Local Investigation Into CT Drug Trafficking 14 Charged After Federal, State, Local Investigation Into CT Drug Trafficking
14 Charged After Federal, State, Local Investigation Into CT Drug Trafficking Fourteen people have been nabbed following a long-term investigation by federal, state, and local law enforcement in connection with a narcotics trafficking ring in Connecticut. The individuals were arrested throughout New Haven County on Wednesday, May 25 on federal narcotics trafficking charges related to the distribution of fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, crack cocaine, and oxycodone in and around Waterbury, US Attorney Vanessa Roberts Avery said. Those arrested included: Javier Gonzalez, age 50, of Waterbury Francisco Gonzalez, age 51, of Waterbury Christopher Cammilletti, age 30, of South…
Leader Of Hudson Valley "Southside" Street Gang Charged With Murder, Firearms Offenses Leader Of Hudson Valley "Southside" Street Gang Charged With Murder, Firearms Offenses
Leader Of Hudson Valley "Southside" Street Gang Charged With Murder, Firearms Offenses An alleged street gang leader in the Hudson Valley is facing life in prison after being charged with murder and firearms offenses, federal prosecutors announced. Ardae Hines - also known as “Young Money,” and “YM” - a leader of the Orange County “Southside” street gang in the city of Newburgh, is facing multiple charges for his role in the 2016 murder of Deandric Little. Prosecutors said between 2014 and June 2017, the “Southside Gang” operated around the intersection of South Street and Chambers Street in Newburgh. According to the indictment, to gain funds for the gang, protect the gang’…
Gang Member From Fairfield County Involved In Shootings Sentenced Gang Member From Fairfield County Involved In Shootings Sentenced
Gang Member From Fairfield County Involved In Shootings Sentenced A Fairfield County gang member has been sentenced to 8.3 years in prison for offenses from his membership in a violent street gang. Jacquon BeneJan, also known as “Blick,” age 20, of Bridgeport, was sentenced on Wednesday, Feb. 2, followed by three years of supervised release, said Leonard C Boyle, US Attorney for the District of Connecticut. According to court documents and statements made in court, the FBI, ATF, DEA, US Marshals Service, and Bridgeport Police have been investigating multiple Bridgeport-based gangs whose members are involved in narcotics trafficking, murder, and other acts…
CT Man Involved In Drug Ring Sentenced CT Man Involved In Drug Ring Sentenced
CT Man Involved In Drug Ring Sentenced A Connecticut man has been sentenced to 43 months in federal prison for his role in a southeastern Connecticut drug trafficking ring. New London County resident Victor Encarnacion, age 34, of Norwich, was sentenced on Thursday, Jan. 27, said Leonard Boyle, US Attorney for the District of Connecticut,  According to the US Attorney's Office, Encarnacion was busted during an investigation led by the Drug Enforcement Administration into the distribution of narcotics and illegal possession of firearms in southeastern Connecticut.  The investigation, which included court-authorized wir…
Fairfield County Man Sentenced For Racketeering, Witness Tampering Fairfield County Man Sentenced For Racketeering, Witness Tampering
Fairfield County Man Sentenced For Racketeering, Witness Tampering A Fairfield County gang member has been sentenced to more than 24 years in prison for racketeering and witness tampering. Shakale Brantley, also known as “Charlie Wilson,” “Kellz,” and “Man Man,” age 22, of Bridgeport, was sentenced Wednesday, Jan. 26, said Leonard Boyle, US Attorney for the District of Connecticut. According to court documents and statements made in court, the FBI, ATF, DEA, U.S. Marshals Service, and Bridgeport Police have been investigating multiple Bridgeport-based gangs whose members are involved in narcotics trafficking, murder, and other acts of violence. Brantley …
Fairfield County Man Sentenced For Trafficking Narcotics Fairfield County Man Sentenced For Trafficking Narcotics
Fairfield County Man Sentenced For Trafficking Narcotics A 62-year-old Fairfield County man has been sentenced to 36 months in prison for trafficking narcotics. Kevin Lucas, also known as "Dutch," of Bridgeport, was sentenced on Wednesday, Jan. 19, said Leonard C Boyle, US Attorney for the District of Connecticut. According to court documents and statements made in court, between May and August 2019, law enforcement made a series of controlled purchases of redistribution quantities of heroin from Lucas.   Lucas was arrested in August 2019, and a search of his residence on that date revealed additional distribution quantities of heroin,…
CT Fentanyl Trafficker Sentenced To Federal Prison CT Fentanyl Trafficker Sentenced To Federal Prison
CT Fentanyl Trafficker Sentenced To Federal Prison A Connecticut fentanyl dealer has been sentenced to five years in prison for distributing the drug. Johnny Ortega, also known as "Clatcho," age 39, of Hartford was sentenced on Tuesday, Dec. 28, according to Leonard C Boyle, US Attorney for the District of Connecticut. According to court documents and statements made in court, in 2018, the FBI’s Northern Connecticut Gang Task Force began investigating Ricardo Reyes, also known as “Rick the Ruler,” a member of the Los Solidos street gang who was distributing fentanyl, heroin, cocaine and crack in the area of Park Street and Hungerford Street…
Fairfield County Brothers Busted For Drugs Following Investigation, Police Say Fairfield County Brothers Busted For Drugs Following Investigation, Police Say
Fairfield County Brothers Busted For Drugs Following Investigation, Police Say Following a six-month-long investigation, two Fairfield County brothers have been arrested with an alleged large amount of cocaine and cash at their homes. On Thursday, July 15, Norwalk Police Department Special Services Division arrested brothers Giovanny Padilla and John Padilla, both of Norwalk, were arrested following a search of their home, said Sgt. Sofia Gulino. During the search, officers seized some 260 grams of powder cocaine and $8,000 in cash, in addition to a vehicle, four cell phones, computers, and other electronics used to facilitate narcotics trafficking…
Rochelle Park Police Make Another Drug Bust On Route 17 Rochelle Park Police Make Another Drug Bust On Route 17
Rochelle Park Police Make Another Drug Bust On Route 17 Rochelle Park police continued a series of drug arrests along busy Route 17. Officer Chris Kizcka stopped a Kia Forte for equipment violations on the northbound highway on Monday and found 250 bags of heroin, some pot and $600 in suspected proceeds after getting consent to search the vehicle, Lt. James DePreta said. Assisted by Sgt. Jared Shatkin, Kizcka arrested the passenger, Rodney Stowers, 21, of Wilkes Barre, PA on drug and money laundering charges. Stowers was sent to the Bergen County Jail to await a first court appearance. Police Chief Dean Pinto praised the work of his officers w…
Fairfield County 20-Year-Old Nabbed For Drug Possession, Dealing, Police Say Fairfield County 20-Year-Old Nabbed For Drug Possession, Dealing, Police Say
Fairfield County 20-Year-Old Nabbed For Drug Possession, Dealing, Police Say A Fairfield County man has been arrested for allegedly possessing and selling drugs after a four-month-long investigation. Jose Joel Sauceda Molina, age 20, of Norwalk, was arrested on Tuesday, May 11, by the investigators of the Norwalk Police Department Special Services Division as a result of a four-month-long investigation into narcotics trafficking, said Sgt. Sofia Gulino. The investigation, which spanned the Fairfield County area, provided sufficient evidence allowing investigators to obtain and execute a search and seizure warrant at Molina’s residence, Gulino said. The residence s…