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Shenanigans, Indeed: Manager At Gentleman's Club In Region Busted Selling Meth, Feds Say
The general manager of a gentleman’s club in the region is facing federal charges after he was allegedly busted in an undercover sting selling drugs.
Luiggi Canessa, who manages Shenanigans gentlemen's club in Schenectady, is named in a complaint filed in US District Court in the Northern District on Tuesday, April 9.
FBI agents began investigating a “wide array of crime” occurring at the club, as well as an adjoining business, Sheer Pleasure Lingerie, in late 2023, according to the complaint.
That conduct allegedly included drug and sex trafficking, and wire fraud.
Canessa, who manages…
Miami-Bound Fentanyl Dealer Nabbed In Hyde Park, Cops Say
An alleged fentanyl dealer in the region who was headed to Miami, Florida was nabbed by drug task agents before he could leave.
Dutchess County resident Jose J. Cruz, age 22, of Beacon, was arrested early Monday, March 25 in Hyde Park by members of the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force.
According to Det. Sgt. Adam Harris of the Task Force, Cruz had been under investigation for the sale of fentanyl and other drugs in Poughkeepsie, Hyde Park, and the surrounding areas.
During the investigation, Cruz made several drug transactions with Task Force agents.
Harris said …
Fentanyl Dealing Dutchess Duo Nabbed By Task Force, Police Say
Two fentanyl dealers were nabbed in the Hudson Valley in separate busts following an investigation into drug sales in the region.
On Tuesday, Feb. 6, the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force arrested James Scott, age 35, of Poughkeepsie for the criminal sale of a controlled substance, said Sgt. Adam Harris, of the task force.
The Dutchess County Drug Task Force had actively been investigating the sale of fentanyl in the City of Poughkeepsie, this investigation led to the arrest of Scott, Harris said.
Harris said in a second warrant arrest, the task force na…
Duo Caught With Crack Cocaine, Heroin, Pills After Traffic Stop On I-684: Police
Two Northern Westchester residents face drug charges after they were caught with crack cocaine, heroin, and pills during a traffic stop on a busy highway, police announced.
Armonk resident Sidney Gershenov, age 34, and Chappaqua resident Katherine Oliver, age 35, were both arrested on Friday, Dec. 22 following a traffic stop on Interstate 684 in Harrison, New York State Police announced.
On the day of the incident, troopers patrolling I-684 pulled over a 2022 Jeep for traffic violations. Investigators then determined that the driver, Gershenov, was in possession of arou…
Special Delivery: Man Ships Meth To Region, Sells Fentanyl, Feds Say
A 46-year-old man is facing federal charges after allegedly shipping methamphetamine to the region from out of state and selling fentanyl.
Michael Laudicina, of Santa Cruz, California, was arraigned on drug charges in Albany federal court on Thursday, Jan. 4.
Prosecutors said Laudicina shipped at least 50 grams of meth to Albany, Ulster, and Warren counties on three occasions between July and November 2022.
He also sold fentanyl – a powerful, synthetic opioid that’s nearly 100 times stronger than morphine – in August 2022, prosecutors said.
In court Thursday, Laudicina was arraigned on ch…
‘Tear Him Girl’: Kidnapping, Torture Of Man At Home In Region Lands Trio In Prison
Three New York men will spend years in prison for kidnapping a man and subjecting him to nearly 24 hours of torture during which they repeatedly beat the victim, stomped his head, and encouraged a dog to bite him.
Long Island residents Dwayne Henderson, age 26, and Danny Harrell, age 21, both of Nassau County, were sentenced to 25 years to life in prison in Schenectady County Court on Monday, Aug. 14, following convictions for attempted murder and kidnapping.
A third defendant, another Nassau County resident, Dieago Harrell, age 19, of Hempstead, was given 10 years behind bars after being c…
Ex-School Board Member In Region Admits Role In Marijuana Trafficking, Money Laundering Ring
A 71-year-old former school board member in the region has admitted to taking part in a massive marijuana trafficking and money laundering ring that allegedly involved over a dozen New Yorkers and spanned across the country.
Rensselaer County resident Rosemary Coles, of Troy, appeared in Albany federal court on Tuesday, July 25, where she pleaded guilty to conspiring to distribute 1,000 kilograms (2,200 pounds) or more of marijuana and THC.
Coles, a former board member at the Troy City School District, admitted to receiving nearly 1,800 pounds of marijuana as well as THC edibles at her home…
