Correctional Officer From Passaic Among 5 Charged In Multi-Million Cross-Country Drug Ring
A correctional officer who lives in Passaic was among five men busted in the takedown of a multi-million-dollar bi-coastal cocaine and heroin trafficking ring, authorities on Long Island said.
A judge released Anthony Cyntje, 22, of Passaic, without bail on drug possession and conspiracy charges. Authorities said he works at a correctional facility in Trenton.
The judge also ordered another Passaic man, Dawshawn Jones, 33, held on $2.5 million cash bail.
Even higher bails were ordered for two Long Island men: Brian Sullivan, 24, of Lake Grove, at $7.5 million, and James Sosa, 25, of Wadin…
Long Island Hunter Stuck In 'Suction Cup' Mud Rescued By First Responders
A hunter was rescued by emergency responders after he became stuck in muck in a marshy area of Long Island.
The rescue took place in Wading River around 8:30 a.m., Friday, Jan. 17, when Riverhead Police and Fire departments responded to Creek Road, said the Riverhead Police Department.
Once on the scene, they found that the hunter, who had on waders, was stuck in a muddy part of the marsh that was "acting like a suction cup," and prevented him from moving from the area, police said.
Firefighters were able to rescue the man within a short time, police added.
No one was injured during the i…
