Springfield Traffic Stop Leads To Discovery Of Heroin, Thousands Of Xanax Pills Springfield Traffic Stop Leads To Discovery Of Heroin, Thousands Of Xanax Pills
Springfield Traffic Stop Leads To Discovery Of Heroin, Thousands Of Xanax Pills A traffic stop for burnt-out lights led to the discovery of heroin, crack cocaine and thousands of Xanax pills. A trooper saw a gray Ford Taurus with no plate lights on State Street in Springfield at about 1:40 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 30, according to Massachusetts State Police. The trooper pulled the Ford over and did an electronic inquiry of the car's registration before approaching. When the trooper approached the Ford, he saw the driver reaching in the center console, police said. Police reported that the driver, 36-year-old Anthony Iellamo, of Agawam, had a history of firearms violati…
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…
Duo Nabbed Trafficking Heroin In Region, Police Say Duo Nabbed Trafficking Heroin In Region, Police Say
Duo Nabbed Trafficking Heroin In Region, Police Say Two people were arrested after a traffic stop in Western Massachusetts led to the discovery of heroin and drug paraphernalia.  Troopers were patrolling Route 91 in Franklin County in the town of Greenfield at about 2 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 12, when they saw a blue Toyota sedan going about 70 miles per hour in a construction zone with a speed limit of 55, Massachusetts State Police reported. The troopers pulled the Toyota over in the area of Exit 50, police said.  The troopers approached the Toyota and identified the driver as 28-year-old Victoria Thompson, of Cavendish, Vermont. Th…
Woman From Region Admits To Role In Fentanyl, Heroin, Cocaine Conspiracy Woman From Region Admits To Role In Fentanyl, Heroin, Cocaine Conspiracy
Woman From Region Admits To Role In Fentanyl, Heroin, Cocaine Conspiracy A Massachusetts woman has admitted to her role in a fentanyl, heroin and cocaine trafficking conspiracy.  Worcester County resident Amanda Ford, age 35, of Fitchburg, pleaded guilty on Friday, Dec. 3, to conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, heroin, cocaine and cocaine base, according to the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts. She is scheduled to be sentenced on March 22, the Attorney's Office said.  Ford was charged with 17 other defendants in July of 2020, and she is the 10th defendant to plead …
Massachusetts Man, Woman Admit To Fentanyl, Heroin, Cocaine Conspiracy Massachusetts Man, Woman Admit To Fentanyl, Heroin, Cocaine Conspiracy
Massachusetts Man, Woman Admit To Fentanyl, Heroin, Cocaine Conspiracy A Massachusetts man and woman have pleaded guilty to charges related to their roles in a fentanyl, heroin, crack and cocaine trafficking conspiracy. Worcester County residents Ricky Figueroa, age 31, and 29-year-old Monica Troche, both of Fitchburg, entered the pleas in federal court on Tuesday, Nov. 30, according to the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts. Figueroa and Troche pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute one kilogram or more of heroin, 400 grams or more of fentanyl, 280 grams or more of coca…
Businessman In Western Mass Admits To Role In Large Scale Drug Conspiracy Businessman In Western Mass Admits To Role In Large Scale Drug Conspiracy
Businessman In Western Mass Admits To Role In Large Scale Drug Conspiracy A Western Massachusetts businessman pleaded guilty in federal court in connection with a cocaine and heroin conspiracy. Hampden County resident, Jamil Roman, age 44, of Chicopee, the former owner and operator of TWC Auto Body in Holyoke pleaded guilty on Tuesday, Nov. 23 in federal court in Springfield in connection with the conspiracy in which he distributed and possessed with intent to distribute more than 500 grams of cocaine, said Acting US Attorney Nathaniel R. Mandell. Roman was indicted in March 2016 along with co-defendant Javier Gonzalez after their initial charge and arr…
Man From Region Sentenced For Multi-Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Man From Region Sentenced For Multi-Drug Trafficking Conspiracy
Man From Region Sentenced For Multi-Drug Trafficking Conspiracy A Massachusetts man was sentenced to five years in prison in connection with fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, and crack cocaine trafficking conspiracy. Robert Young, 50, of Worcester, was sentenced on Thursday, Nov. 18, by U.S. District Court Judge Timothy S. Hillman. According to court documents, in October 2018, Young pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute heroin, cocaine, cocaine base, and fentanyl. In April 2017, law enforcement began investigating drug sales made by Young and co-conspirator Daniel Donald on Groton Street in Worcester, the US Attorney's Office said. On Nov.…
Rapper Fetty Wap Trafficked 100 Kilos Of Opioids From NY Across US, Federal Officials Say Rapper Fetty Wap Trafficked 100 Kilos Of Opioids From NY Across US, Federal Officials Say
Rapper Fetty Wap Trafficked 100 Kilos Of Opioids From NY Across US, Federal Officials Say Rapper Fetty Wap was among six men charged with running an elaborate cross-country drug distribution ring out of New York, authorities announced. The rapper, whose real name is Willie Junior Maxwell II, was arrested Thursday, Oct. 28 by FBI agents at Citi Field. An indictment was unsealed on Long Island, in Central Islip federal court, Friday, Oct. 29, charging six men with conspiring to distribute and possess controlled substances, including five of them also charged for using weapons in connection to drug trafficking. The six men distributed more than 100 kilograms of cocaine, …
Duo From Region Convicted In Large-Scale Heroin, Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy Duo From Region Convicted In Large-Scale Heroin, Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy
Duo From Region Convicted In Large-Scale Heroin, Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy Two Western Massachusetts men have been convicted by a federal jury for their roles in a large-scale drug trafficking organization supplied by sources in Mexico and spanning at least four states. According to the US Attorney's Office, Isaac Cardona, age 34, and Rafael Cardona Sr., age 61, both of Springfield, were convicted on Monday, Oct. 18, following a nine-day trial of conspiracy to distribute to possess with intent to distribute more than 500 grams of cocaine and one kilogram of heroin.  Isaac Cardona was also convicted of conspiracy to commit money laundering.  The Cardona'…
Narcotics Investigation In Connecticut, Massachusetts Leads To Major Gun, Drugs Seizure Narcotics Investigation In Connecticut, Massachusetts Leads To Major Gun, Drugs Seizure
Narcotics Investigation In Connecticut, Massachusetts Leads To Major Gun, Drugs Seizure A lengthy narcotics investigation in Connecticut and Massachusetts concluded when members of law enforcement arrested three individuals, seized 16 firearms, 15,000 packets of heroin, and almost one kilogram of fentanyl. The investigation focused on Geovanni Saldana, age 28, of Springfield, Massachusetts, as he traveled to Hartford, Connecticut, Massachusetts State Police said. Detectives learned he would be traveling back to Springfield with a significant amount of narcotics, Massachusetts State Police said.  When he was placed under arrest on I-91 in Longmeadow on his return t…
Duo Nabbed After Firearm, Heroin Seized In Western Mass, Police Say Duo Nabbed After Firearm, Heroin Seized In Western Mass, Police Say
Duo Nabbed After Firearm, Heroin Seized In Western Mass, Police Say Two Western Massachusetts men are facing charges after police seized a loaded firearm and 91 bags of heroin.  The Springfield Police Department said the drugs and the firearm were seized at about 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 31.  Police said 25-year-old Anthony Ayala and 27-year-old Maurice Bailey, both of Springfield, were arrested on Summit Street.  The men are facing a number of gun and drug charges, authorities said.
3,100 Bags Of Heroin In Cereal Box Found After Massachusetts Troopers Stop Subaru, Police Say 3,100 Bags Of Heroin In Cereal Box Found After Massachusetts Troopers Stop Subaru, Police Say
3,100 Bags Of Heroin In Cereal Box Found After Massachusetts Troopers Stop Subaru, Police Say There was no prize inside a box of cereal found in a vehicle during a motor-vehicle stop in Western Massachusetts, but instead, police say they uncovered thousands of bags of heroin. Trooper Scott Boutell was working in Franklin County out of the Massachusetts State Police-Shelburne Falls Barracks just before 12:30 a.m. on Friday, July 16, when he observed a black Subaru Forrester with improper auxiliary lights illuminated and an illegible handwritten temporary license plate, according to state police. Boutell then activated his blue lights and initiated a motor vehicle stop. Boutell m…