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Good Doggy: K9 Uncovers Drugs, Nearly Dozen Guns During Traffic Stop In Region, Police Say
A New York State Police K9 deserves some extra treats after reportedly helping troopers uncover nearly a dozen guns and drugs during a traffic stop in the region.
In Sullivan County, a State Police trooper stopped Tyquan Robinson, age 32, of New York City, at around 8 p.m. Thursday, July 20, as he drove on Route 17 in the Town of Rockland.
According to State Police, Robinson initially lied about his name and age.
As he and the trooper were talking, the agency’s police K9 “Wink” began sniffing both inside and outside the vehicle. The dog eventually gave the signal that narcotics were presen…
Driver Living In Van Had Tactical Rifle, Shotgun, Pistol In Route 17 Stop: Rochelle Park PD
A Florida man living in his van was stopped on Route 17 with a high-powered handgun, a semi-automatic tactical rifle and a 12-gauge shotgun, Rochelle Park police said.
Jewann Smith, 39, of Fort Lauderdale, also had a high-capacity magazine and flash suppressor in the Ford van, which was stopped by Officer Chris Kiszka on the southbound highway mid-Saturday afternoon, June 24, Capt. James M. DePreta said.
Smith, who was temporarily living in the van and didn't have any New Jersey firearms permits, told police he was headed from upstate New York to Philadelphia while working for a logistics c…
BIG Bust: Paterson Detectives Seize Kilo Of Coke, 50 Pounds Of Pot, Six Guns, 680 Ammo Rounds,
Paterson detectives crashed a major drug operation in a quiet residential neighborhood, seizing a kilo of cocaine, a half-dozen illegal guns, 680 rounds of ammunition and nearly 50 pounds of pot.
Jonathan Leon, 30, kept a low profile while keeping an array of firearms and a sizable amount of drugs in the modest house on Grand Street off Reservoir Street near westbound Route 80, Police Director Jerry Speziale said.
Leon was assisted by Christhopher Vasquez (correct spelling), 31, the director said.
Undercover detectives used informants, kept an eye on the house and eventually secured a sear…
Heroin, Cocaine, Rifles Seized From Newark Drug Manufacturers In Raids: Prosecutor
Stolen rifles, high-capacity magazines, heroin and cocaine were seized from three Newark men in a major bust last month, authorities said.
Dennis Julu, Demetrius Julu, and Altariq Webb, were found with 590 grams of cocaine, 642 grams of heroin, seven guns including two assault rifles and five handguns, one of which was reported stolen out of state, as well as two high-capacity magazines, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens II said.
It wasn't immediately clear if the Julus were related, or how.
The evidence was seized when the Newark Police Emergency Response Tea…
Four Busted On Drug Offenses Within 12 Hours Of Each Other In Maryland, Police Say
Four people were arrested on drug charges within twelve hours of each other in Anne Arundel County, authorities say.
The first arrests occurred after officers responded to reports of a suspicious vehicle in the area of Chocataw Road and Comanche Road in Arnold around 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 18, according to Anne Arundel County police.
Tashawn Mali Mackey, 22, Ivan Gregory Turner-Pratt, 33, and Emma Jayne Davenport, 25, were taken into custody after police seized a loaded .22 caliber semi-automatic handgun, a loaded 9mm handgun, around 230 grams of suspected marijuana, and two gel caps of s…
Pills, Pounds, And Pistols: One Stafford Traffic Stop Scores Major Drugs, Guns Bust
A chase in Stafford County this week netted deputies 1,000 fentanyl pills, 10 pounds of weed, 16 pistols, several bottles of liquid codeine, and $20,000 in cash, authorities said.
Damion Lambert, 24, faces several charges after he ran from deputies during a routine traffic stop on Wednesday, June 22, the Stafford County Sheriff's Office said.
Deputies attempted to pull over Lambert around 10 a.m. at a McDonald's in north Stafford. But instead of stopping, Lambert circled the building twice before throwing a bag out the window and taking off along Staffordboro Boulevard, the Sher…
Seaside Heights Couple Charged With Selling Cocaine, Marijuana: Prosecutor
A two-month-long investigation identified a residence in Seaside Heights being utilized by Jimmey Bryant, Jr., and Ceeyanna Pringle, to store and distribute drugs, authorities said.
On Friday, March 18, detectives from the Ocean County Narcotics Strike Force, Ocean County Regional SWAT Team, Seaside Heights Police Department Detective Bureau, Seaside Heights Police Department Patrol Division, and Ocean County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit, made a warranted search on the residence, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer.
Detectives seized 20 grams of cocaine pow…
'We Will Find You': 5 Handguns, Loaded Mag, Drugs Seized In Annapolis Shootings
Five handguns, a loaded magazine and drugs were seized in a pair of Annapolis shootings that resulted in four arrests, authorities said.
Nelson Pston, 19, was arrested several vehicles were damaged by gunfire on the 700 block of Newtowne Drive around 12:25 p.m. on Feb. 17, city police said.
He was arrested on assault and weapons-related offenses, authorities said. He was being held without bond at the Anne Arundel County Detention Center.
Then, on Feb. 22, police found three people at the scene of a 1 p.m. shooting on Bens Drive, where several cars and a building were damaged, authori…
Trio Nabbed After Search Of Long Island Home Results In Seizure Of Drugs, Weapons Seized
Police arrested three residents of a Long Island home following a warrant search in which they seized drugs and weapons.
The warrant was executed around 6 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 23, at a home at 51 Higgins St., in North Babylon, Suffolk County Police said.
During the search, police said a sizable quantity of crack, cocaine, fentanyl, and heroin were seized. Detectives also seized two illegal 9 mm handguns and more than $36,000 in cash.
Arrested included Levar Jackson, 41, Rhamel Stanford, 34, and Jaclyn Misuraca, all of North Babylon.
Jackson was charged with:
Three counts of crimin…
Njsp: CT Man Points Gun At Troopers During Route 287 Chase, Four Firearms Recovered
A Connecticut passenger pointed a handgun at a New Jersey State Police trooper during a pursuit on Route 287, authorities said Monday.
The pursuit, which began in Boonton, ended in a Mahwah park with the gunman and driver in custody and four weapons seized, NJSP Trooper Charles Marchan said.
A trooper tried to stop the Jeep Cherokee for a traffic violation on northbound Route 287 in Boonton Township shortly after 11 a.m. Sunday, Marchan said.
The driver, identified as ex-con Theron Brown, 22, of Bridgeport, CT, hit the gas instead and sped off, he said.
At one point during the subsequent …
Njsp: CT Man Points Gun At Troopers During Route 287 Chase, Four Firearms Recovered
A Connecticut passenger pointed a handgun at a New Jersey State Police trooper during a pursuit on Route 287, authorities said Monday.
The pursuit, which began in Boonton, ended in a Mahwah park with the gunman and driver in custody and four weapons seized, NJSP Trooper Charles Marchan said.
A trooper tried to stop the Jeep Cherokee for a traffic violation on northbound Route 287 in Boonton Township shortly after 11 a.m. Sunday, Marchan said.
The driver, identified as ex-con Theron Brown, 22, of Bridgeport, CT, hit the gas instead and sped off, he said.
At one point during the subsequent …
27 More Arrests Made In Takedown Of Westchester Drug Ring
This story has been updated.
Twenty-seven more arrests have been made, bringing the total to 49, as part of a lengthy investigation into heroin sales in Westchester, the Bronx, and Pennsylvania.
New Rochelle Capt. Cosmo Costa said that on Tuesday, Sept. 10, five search warrants were executed in Yonkers, the Bronx, Mount Vernon, New Rochelle and Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, as part of "Operation Red Smiley," leading to various charges for the suspects, one of whom remains at large.
More than two kilos of heroin were seized along with marijuana and weapons.
Those arrested on Tuesday were are fa…
