Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Police & Fire
Parsippany PD: DWI Motorist Who Hit Highway Divider Had Heroin, Oxy, Was Missing Tire Parsippany PD: DWI Motorist Who Hit Highway Divider Had Heroin, Oxy, Was Missing Tire
Parsippany PD: DWI Motorist Who Hit Highway Divider Had Heroin, Oxy, Was Missing Tire An intoxicated 55-year-old motorist from the Bronx who struck a divider on Route 10 in Hover had heroin and several pills on him when police found him driving slowly in the center lane, said authorities who charged him. Darren James was missing a front tire on his 2018 Ford Expedition after officers stopped him near area 2980 on the westbound side of the highway around 8 p.m. March 2, Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Chief Andrew Miller said. James was arrested and taken to headquarters where he was charged with possession of heroin, oxycodone, Xanax and Ambien, Miller said. He was also se…

SHARE

by Cecilia Levine
Fairfield, CT
News
Two Sentenced For Illegal Manufacture, Distribution Of Xanax, Steroids On Dark Web Two Sentenced For Illegal Manufacture, Distribution Of Xanax, Steroids On Dark Web
Two Sentenced For Illegal Manufacture, Distribution Of Xanax, Steroids On Dark Web Two men have been sentenced for conspiring to manufacture and distribute phony Xanax tablets and anabolic steroids that were distributed over the dark web in Connecticut. William Fusco, of Philadelphia, has been sentenced to 20 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, while Norwich resident Jason Chen has been sentenced to there years probation for their roles in the distribution and manufacturing of the counterfeit drugs. U.S. Attorney John Durham said that Fusco marketed counterfeit Xanax tablets and anabolic steroid pills on dark web forums such as Alphabay. Fusco…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Police & Fire
Reckless Driver With Record Had Heroin, Syringes, Mount Olive Police Say Reckless Driver With Record Had Heroin, Syringes, Mount Olive Police Say
Reckless Driver With Record Had Heroin, Syringes, Mount Olive Police Say A 53-year-old woman with a lengthy arrest record had heroin and other drug paraphernalia while driving recklessly on a Mount Olive roadway, authorities said, Monica Banghard of Budd Lake was seen by a police officer making a left turn from Route 206 onto Chestnut Way, nearly colliding with oncoming traffic, police said in a news release. When the officer pulled her over, two hypodermic syringes fell to the front passenger floor while Banghard searched for her car's registration and insurance -- prompting a search of her vehicle. Police found one more syringe, 11 glassine baggies of suspect…

SHARE

by Cecilia Levine
Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ
Police & Fire
Police: Rowdy Guests Complaint At Mahwah Hotel Produces 900 LSD Tabs, Two Arrests Police: Rowdy Guests Complaint At Mahwah Hotel Produces 900 LSD Tabs, Two Arrests
Police: Rowdy Guests Complaint At Mahwah Hotel Produces 900 LSD Tabs, Two Arrests Two rowdy Mahwah hotel guests who overstayed and then didn’t pay were nabbed with 900 tabs of LSD for sale, authorities said. Officers John Rodriguez and Michael Dombroski were dispatched to the Route 17 hotel after management called for help, Police Chief James N. Batelli said. Besides a refusal to pay, there had been complaints of “excessive noise, knocking on doors, etc., and that the guests had stayed beyond the authorized checkout time,” he said. Answering the door were Christopher Ryan, 26, of Waldwick – who appeared under the influence of something -- and Daniel Pilszak, 35, of Sout…

SHARE

by Jerry DeMarco
Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ
Police & Fire
Again? Mahwah Grandparents With Drug-Dealing History Busted For Selling Oxy, Xanax, More Again? Mahwah Grandparents With Drug-Dealing History Busted For Selling Oxy, Xanax, More
Again? Mahwah Grandparents With Drug-Dealing History Busted For Selling Oxy, Xanax, More Two grandparents busted on similar charges in Rockland County were running an opioid distribution ring in Mahwah, according to police who said they arrested them with Oxycodone, Xanax and DAB for sale – as well as $16,000 in proceeds -- after a raid on their home. Linda Famelico, 61, who has a history of similar arrests in Rockland and Bergen counties, was arrested Friday night at a local restaurant where she works as a delivery person, Police Chief James N. Batelli said. Moments earlier, her husband, 62-year-old Aniello Famelico, was taken into custody during a court-approved search of the…

SHARE

by Jerry DeMarco
Paterson, NJ
Police & Fire
Pre-Dawn Paterson Police Raid Produces Eight Pounds Of Pot, 2½ Ounces Of Cocaine, 72 THC Tubes Pre-Dawn Paterson Police Raid Produces Eight Pounds Of Pot, 2½ Ounces Of Cocaine, 72 THC Tubes
Pre-Dawn Paterson Police Raid Produces Eight Pounds Of Pot, 2½ Ounces Of Cocaine, 72 THC Tubes A pre-dawn apartment raid led to the arrest of an ex-con who Paterson police said had more than eight pounds of pot, 2½ ounces of cocaine and 72 THC oil cartridges for sale. Nicco G. Lago, 28, was charged with various possession with intent counts after finding the cocaine packaged in 52 individual bags and the marijuana packaged in 63 bags and five jars, Police Director Jerry Speziale said. Lago also had the THC tubes, eight Xanax pills and drug paraphernalia in his Camden Street home during the raid by members of the Narcotics Division -- assisted by the Emergency Response Team – followin…

SHARE

by Jerry DeMarco
Cliffside Park-Edgewater, NJ
Police & Fire
Fairview Officer Finds Drug Mill: 8 Pounds Of Pot, Crack, $72,000 Cash Seized, Three Busted Fairview Officer Finds Drug Mill: 8 Pounds Of Pot, Crack, $72,000 Cash Seized, Three Busted
Fairview Officer Finds Drug Mill: 8 Pounds Of Pot, Crack, $72,000 Cash Seized, Three Busted A keen-eyed Fairview police officer discovered a drug mill where he and his colleagues arrested two brothers and a pregnant woman while seizing eight pounds of pot -- along with crack, Molly and other drugs – as well as more than $72,000 in drug proceeds, authorities said. Officer Geremia DeMartino was on patrol Tuesday morning when he noticed a 9th Street home with jury-rigged exhaust fans that were running, Police Chief Martin Kahn said. DeMartino “recalled past code violations for operating an illegal barber shop out of the basement/garage area,” Kahn said. A code enforcement officer w…

SHARE

by Jerry DeMarco
Fairfield, CT
News
Man Admits To Distributing Xanax Following Fatality Man Admits To Distributing Xanax Following Fatality
Man Admits To Distributing Xanax Following Fatality A Fairfield County drug dealer has admitted to distributing counterfeit Xanax in the area that led to a fatal overdose. Shelton resident Kamil Golebiowski, 27, has pleaded guilty in New Haven district court to one count of distribution of alprazolam, also known as Xanex, following an investigation into the death of a 29-year-old man. On July 9 last year, members of the Seymour Police Department and paramedics were dispatched to a local home, where there was a report of a suspected overdose.  At the residence, they found the 29-year-old man dead. During the subsequent investigation, drug an…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
Monsey, NY
Police & Fire
Teen Caught With LSD After Police Respond To Argument At 7-Eleven Parking Lot In Monsey Teen Caught With LSD After Police Respond To Argument At 7-Eleven Parking Lot In Monsey
Teen Caught With LSD After Police Respond To Argument At 7-Eleven Parking Lot In Monsey An argument outside a Rockland County 7-Eleven store led to the arrest of a teenager who was caught with drugs and alcohol, police said. Officers from the Ramapo Police Department were dispatched to the 7-Eleven on College Road in Monsey this week, where there was a report of an argument in progress between two parties. Police said that upon arrival to the store’s parking lot, they found a 17-year-old - whose name is not being released by investigators - who “was uninvolved with the initial argument; however, felt it necessary to involve himself.” The investigation into the incident found …

SHARE

by Zak Failla
Fairfield, CT
News
19-Year-Old Admits To Selling Heroin to Teen Overdose Victim 19-Year-Old Admits To Selling Heroin to Teen Overdose Victim
19-Year-Old Admits To Selling Heroin to Teen Overdose Victim A 19-year-old drug dealer has admitted to selling the heroin that led to the fatal overdose of a 17-year-old in Connecticut. Winsted resident Anthony Hunt waived his right to be indicted and pleaded guilty in Hartford Federal Court on Thursday to one count of possession with intent to distribute and distribution of, heroin. The arrest comes as part of an ongoing statewide crackdown targeting narcotics dealers who sell opioids that lead to fatal incidents. According to court documents, shortly before 5:45 p.m. on June 2, Connecticut State Police troopers responded to a family-owned boat in W…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
Mount Pleasant, NY
Police & Fire
Seen Him? Police Ask For Help Locating Wanted Suspect In Hudson Valley Seen Him? Police Ask For Help Locating Wanted Suspect In Hudson Valley
Seen Him? Police Ask For Help Locating Wanted Suspect In Hudson Valley Have you seen him? New York State Police investigators in Haverstraw are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to track down a wanted man who was busted with drugs during a checkpoint and failed to return to court. State Police issued an alert this week regarding Dazzell Middleton, who was the passenger in a vehicle that was stopped by troopers at a checkpoint. During the stop, he was found to be in possession of marijuana and Xanax. He then failed to appear in court and a bench warrant was issued for his arrest. He is also wanted by the Ramapo Town Police on other charges. Pol…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
Paterson, NJ
Police & Fire
Passaic Sheriff: Detectives Seize $10,000 Worth Of Heroin, Crack, Xanax, $12,000+ Drug Cash Passaic Sheriff: Detectives Seize $10,000 Worth Of Heroin, Crack, Xanax, $12,000+ Drug Cash
Passaic Sheriff: Detectives Seize $10,000 Worth Of Heroin, Crack, Xanax, $12,000+ Drug Cash Passaic County sheriff’s detectives chased down an accused drug dealer and seized more than $10,000 worth of heroin, crack and Xanax -- along with more than $12,000 in suspected drug proceeds -- from his Paterson apartment, authorities said Tuesday. Sheriff Richard H. Berdnik said Narcotics Bureau investigators who’d been investigating 35-year-old Marquise Scott for two months watched early Monday night as he left his home, walked to 14th Avenue and East 21st Street, then handed a sedan driver drugs in exchange for cash. Scott spotted the detectives approaching and “took off on foot towards…

SHARE

by Jerry DeMarco