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Cocaine Distribution

President Biden Commutes Hudson Valley Woman's Sentence For Selling Cocaine President Biden Commutes Hudson Valley Woman's Sentence For Selling Cocaine
President Biden Commutes Hudson Valley Woman's Sentence For Selling Cocaine Two New York women convicted of non-violent federal drug offenses are among 16 people nationwide to receive clemency from President Joe Biden. Stacy Wilder, age 49, of Albany, served nearly six years in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to possess and distribute cocaine in the Northern District of New York in January 2003. She received a full pardon from the president. Had she been sentenced under current law and sentencing guidelines, Wilder would have received a significantly lower sentence, the White House said.  Since serving her time, Wilder has worked as a payro…
Drugs, BMW, Stolen Gun, Ammunition Seized In Area Raid, Police Say Drugs, BMW, Stolen Gun, Ammunition Seized In Area Raid, Police Say
Drugs, BMW, Stolen Gun, Ammunition Seized In Area Raid, Police Say A nearly 10-month investigation into the alleged distribution of cocaine resulted in the arrest of a 43-year-old man, according to New York State Police. Johnny Jones, 43, of New Paltz was arrested after a search warrant was carried out at his residence on Friday, May 3, New York State Police say.  The search resulted in the discovery and seizure of the following, according to police: Approximately 850 grams of cocaine and crack cocaine A .40 caliber handgun police say was stolen Numerous rounds of ammunition Scales Drug packaging A quantity of marijuana Approximately $10,000 cash Po…
Ex-Area Police Office May Face Death Penalty For Quadruple Murder, Report Says Ex-Area Police Office May Face Death Penalty For Quadruple Murder, Report Says
Ex-Area Police Office May Face Death Penalty For Quadruple Murder, Report Says Federal prosecutors will reportedly seek the death penalty against Nicholas Tartaglione, a former police officer in the lower Hudson Valley who is accused of murdered four men in Orange County in 2016. Late in 2016, Tartaglione, a former Briarcliff Manor police officer, was charged in a five-count indictment for his participation in a drug conspiracy to distribute more than five kilograms of cocaine and for the murders of four men, all of whom lived in Middletown. Prosecutors will be seeking the death penalty when his case heads to trial, according to a lohud report. Tartaglione’s defense t…