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From Mexico To NY: 7 Linked To Fatal Shooting, Drug, Gun Pipeline, Feds Say From Mexico To NY: 7 Linked To Fatal Shooting, Drug, Gun Pipeline, Feds Say
From Mexico To NY: 7 Linked To Fatal Shooting, Drug, Gun Pipeline, Feds Say Federal prosecutors have unsealed a sweeping indictment charging seven men with operating a violent drug trafficking and racketeering network that they say stretched from Mexico to the Hudson Valley, NY, and left an innocent bystander dead in Orange County.  The case, prosecuted in White Plains federal court, charges the men with narcotics distribution and importation, racketeering conspiracy, murder, firearms trafficking, and related crimes tied to years of activity in Middletown, Newburgh, and beyond, the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York announced on Tue…
Wanted Man Caught In Large-Scale Drug Distribution Case In NY: NYSP Wanted Man Caught In Large-Scale Drug Distribution Case In NY: NYSP
Wanted Man Caught In Large-Scale Drug Distribution Case In NY: Nysp A Dutchess County man wanted on multiple felony drug charges has been arrested, police said. The arrest happened on Thursday, Aug. 7, around 8:50 p.m., when City of Poughkeepsie Police officers took 40-year-old Lamar C. Smith of Poughkeepsie into custody on Main Street without incident, New York State Police announced on Friday, Aug. 8.  Smith was wanted on an active arrest warrant from a previous investigation by the State Police Violent Gang and Narcotic Enforcement Team with help from the Poughkeepsie Police Department’s Neighborhood Recovery Unit, authorities said. He is charged w…
Crack Cocaine, Gun Found In Ossining Raid After Months-Long Probe: NYSP Crack Cocaine, Gun Found In Ossining Raid After Months-Long Probe: NYSP
Crack Cocaine, Gun Found In Ossining Raid After Months-Long Probe: Nysp A months-long investigation into drug activity in Northern Westchester led to the arrest of a 29-year-old man after a raid uncovered crack cocaine and a loaded handgun, authorities said.  Djion Bentley, 29, of Ossining, was arrested on Thursday, May 22, following the execution of a search warrant at 24 James Street, New York State Police announced on Tuesday, May 27.  The arrest stems from a joint investigation into narcotics distribution in the region. During the search of the home, investigators said they recovered a Jennings Firearms 9mm pistol and a quantity of suspected …
Crack Cocaine Seized In SWAT Raid At Hudson Valley Home: Police Crack Cocaine Seized In SWAT Raid At Hudson Valley Home: Police
Crack Cocaine Seized In SWAT Raid At Hudson Valley Home: Police A 33-year-old man is facing felony drug charges following a SWAT raid at a downtown apartment linked to narcotics activity and community complaints in Dutchess County, police announced.  The search was conducted at around 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 3 at 48 Cannon St., Apartment 3 in the city of Poughkeepsie following an investigation into alleged narcotics distribution and nuisance complaints in the area, the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department announced on Thursday, April 10.  During the search, officers recovered crack cocaine, cash, packaging materials, and other evid…
Drug Dealer Caught After SWAT Team Search At Hudson Valley Apartment Drug Dealer Caught After SWAT Team Search At Hudson Valley Apartment
Drug Dealer Caught After SWAT Team Search At Hudson Valley Apartment A narcotics investigation led to the seizure of several grams of crack cocaine, over $1,500 in cash, and ammunition from a Dutchess County apartment, authorities announced.  Following community complaints about drug activity and quality-of-life concerns, the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department launched an investigation into alleged narcotics distribution at 120 Hudson Ave., Apt. 4C1, the department said on Friday, March 14.  On Thursday, March 13, detectives executed a search warrant at the apartment with assistance from the Poughkeepsie Joint SWAT Team. Inside, officers recove…
16 Pounds Of Pot, Cash, Packaging Material Found In Fairfield County Motel, Police Say 16 Pounds Of Pot, Cash, Packaging Material Found In Fairfield County Motel, Police Say
16 Pounds Of Pot, Cash, Packaging Material Found In Fairfield County Motel, Police Say Police said they seized 16 pounds of marijuana, plus packaging materials and cash during an arrest in a Fairfield County motel room. In October last year, the Fairfield Police Department launched an investigation into allegations of drug sales in the area.  The investigation determined that the suspect, Tahj Wiley, 24, of Fairfield, was allegedly a part of a criminal organization involved in illegal activities including identity theft, credit card fraud, and narcotics distribution. While continuing their investigation into Wiley, it was also determined that he was supplying and distri…
Two From Westchester Among Lucchese Family Mobsters Found Guilty In Brutal Hit Of Gang Leader Two From Westchester Among Lucchese Family Mobsters Found Guilty In Brutal Hit Of Gang Leader
Two From Westchester Among Lucchese Family Mobsters Found Guilty In Brutal Hit Of Gang Leader Four accused mobsters, including two from Westchester, were convicted of murder, conspiracy to commit racketeering, and other felonies that could land them in prison for life. Christopher Londonio, 45, of Hartsdale, and Steven L. Crea, 72, of the Crestwood section of Yonkers were found guilty Friday, Nov. 15 after a six-week jury trial on an assortment of charges, including conspiracy to commit murder in aid of racketeering for the 2013 execution of notorious gang leader Michael Meldish. “The violent and disturbing acts of these four organized crime figures included the brutal murder …