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LI Man Found Guilty Of Trafficking Fentanyl That Caused Christmas Day Overdose Death LI Man Found Guilty Of Trafficking Fentanyl That Caused Christmas Day Overdose Death
LI Man Found Guilty Of Trafficking Fentanyl That Caused Christmas Day Overdose Death A 41-year-old man was convicted of trafficking fentanyl that caused the overdose death of a 36-year-old man on Long Island on Christmas Day in 2018. On Tuesday, Dec. 13, Marlon Thompson, of Selden, was found guilty of all four counts of an indictment charging him with conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, heroin and cocaine base, the distribution of fentanyl that caused the death of Fredrick Koenig, and illegal possession of firearms, according to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York. The verdict was reached after a six-day trial, the US Attor…
Long Island Man Sentenced For His Role In 2015 Gang-Related Murder Long Island Man Sentenced For His Role In 2015 Gang-Related Murder
Long Island Man Sentenced For His Role In 2015 Gang-Related Murder A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to decades in prison for his role in the fatal shooting of a victim on Long Island in 2015. Jason Langhorn, of Riverhead, was sentenced on Monday, Nov. 14, to 27 years in prison and three years of supervised release for his participation in the murder of Thomas Lacolla on Nov. 17, 2015, announced Breon Peace, United States attorney for the Eastern District of New York. Langhorn pleaded guilty to firearms-related murder in August of 2021, Peace said. “Langhorn has been held accountable for his role in a heartless shooting that claimed the life …
Owner, Employees Of Long Island Motel Accused Of Facilitating Sex Trafficking, Drug Sales Owner, Employees Of Long Island Motel Accused Of Facilitating Sex Trafficking, Drug Sales
Owner, Employees Of Long Island Motel Accused Of Facilitating Sex Trafficking, Drug Sales The owner and employees of a Long Island motel were charged after investigators found that they allowed and profited from prostitution and narcotics trafficking at the business. The news comes after an investigation into activities at the Sayville Motor Lodge, according to an announcement on Wednesday, Nov. 2, from Breon Peace, United States attorney for the Eastern District of New York. Peace said the following individuals were charged with sex trafficking conspiracy and managing a drug premises: Narendarakuma Dadarwala, age 76, of Sayville Shardaben Dadarwala, age 69, of Sayville J…
Ex-Cop Admits To Protecting Queens Prostitution Rings In Exchange For Sex Ex-Cop Admits To Protecting Queens Prostitution Rings In Exchange For Sex
Ex-Cop Admits To Protecting Queens Prostitution Rings In Exchange For Sex A former police officer in the Hudson Valley has admitted to providing protection to a pair of Queens-based sex trafficking rings in exchange for sexual favors. The ex-cop in Putnam County, Wayne Peiffer, was a member of the Village of Brewster Police Department. He's a resident of the Ulster County hamlet of Highland. The 48-year-old Peiffer pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act extortion and conspiracy to commit bribery in violation of the Travel Act in federal court in Brooklyn on Friday, April 8.  Peiffer was charged for his role in protecting the two prostitution busin…
COVID-19: Feds Aim To Stop Deceptive Marketing Of Tea Product Advertised As Virus Treatment COVID-19: Feds Aim To Stop Deceptive Marketing Of Tea Product Advertised As Virus Treatment
Covid-19: Feds Aim To Stop Deceptive Marketing Of Tea Product Advertised As Virus Treatment Federal officials are seeking civil penalties after a tea company allegedly advertised that its product could prevent or treat COVID-19. B4B Earth Tea LLC, B4B Corp., and Andrew Martin Sinclair are accused of violating the COVID-19 Consumer Protection Act, the Federal Trade Commission Act, and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, according to an announcement on Thursday, March 3, from the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York. The defendants reportedly advertised that the herbal tea product, Earth Tea, could prevent or treat COVID-19, according to a crimi…
Long Island Man Sentenced For Murder, Multiple Home Invasion Robberies Long Island Man Sentenced For Murder, Multiple Home Invasion Robberies
Long Island Man Sentenced For Murder, Multiple Home Invasion Robberies A 35-year-old Long Island man has been sentenced for murder and robbery charges stemming from a series of armed home invasions. Tyrone Robinson, of Bay Shore, was sentenced on Wednesday, Nov. 3, to life imprisonment plus 84 years to run consecutively to the life sentence, according to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York. Robinson was convicted in February 2020 of the following charges: Murder  Seven counts of robbery and attempted robbery of drugs and drug proceeds Seven counts of unlawful use Brandishing and discharge of firearms Four c…
Long Island Man Sentenced For $1.1M Bank Loan, Credit Card Fraud Schemes Long Island Man Sentenced For $1.1M Bank Loan, Credit Card Fraud Schemes
Long Island Man Sentenced For $1.1M Bank Loan, Credit Card Fraud Schemes A former business owner from Long Island has been sentenced in connection with a scheme to defraud banks, business partners, and a customer out of about $1.1 million.  Marcello Sozio, age 65, of Huntington, was sentenced to 36 months in prison for wire fraud, according to an announcement from the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York on Thursday, Oct. 14. He was also ordered to pay about $1.1 million in forfeiture and restitution to the victims. “Today, the defendant has been deservedly sentenced to prison for the financial harm he caused by de…
Ex-Family Doctor, 83, Sentenced For Prescribing Opioids That Led To 27-Year-Old’s OD Death Ex-Family Doctor, 83, Sentenced For Prescribing Opioids That Led To 27-Year-Old’s OD Death
Ex-Family Doctor, 83, Sentenced For Prescribing Opioids That Led To 27-Year-Old’s OD Death A doctor with a family medical practice in Manhattan may spend the rest of his life being bars after being slapped with a 20-year sentence for prescribing deadly amounts of opioids to patients, one of whom died from an overdose. Prosecutors announced that Martin Tesher, 83, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for nine counts of unlawful distribution of oxycodone without a legitimate medical purpose and one count of unlawful distribution of oxycodone and fentanyl that resulted in the death of a patient. In addition to his prison term, Tesher has been ordered to pay $3,700 in restitution…