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Man Caught With Narcotics, Pills, Metal Knuckles In Yorktown: Police Man Caught With Narcotics, Pills, Metal Knuckles In Yorktown: Police
Man Caught With Narcotics, Pills, Metal Knuckles In Yorktown: Police A 59-year-old man faces a long list of felony charges after authorities found quantities of narcotics, pills, and weapons during a search of his Northern Westchester residence, police announced.  Yorktown resident Dominick Servedio was arrested on Thursday, March 14 following a search of his residence conducted by Westchester County Probation, Yorktown Police announced.  According to the department, at around 6:30 a.m. on the day of Servedio's arrest, Yorktown Police were told of the search. A Yorktown officer then responded to Servedio's home and arrested him, police sa…
Busted, Again: Hudson Valley Man Caught Selling Drugs While In Diversion Program, Police Say Busted, Again: Hudson Valley Man Caught Selling Drugs While In Diversion Program, Police Say
Busted, Again: Hudson Valley Man Caught Selling Drugs While In Diversion Program, Police Say A Hudson Valley man who was in a diversion program to avoid jail for selling narcotics in the region has been busted again for allegedly peddling drugs. Dutchess County resident Stefon Graham, age 33, of Beacon, was charged on a six-count indictment on Monday, Oct. 30 by a grand jury following an investigation by the Dutchess County Drug Task Force. According to Det. Sgt. Adam Harris, of the task force, Graham allegedly continued to sell narcotics after his arrest by the Drug Task Force in August 2022.  As the result of his original arrest, Graham pled guilty to criminal pos…
Hudson Valley Man On Probation For Selling Drugs, Busted Again, Police Say Hudson Valley Man On Probation For Selling Drugs, Busted Again, Police Say
Hudson Valley Man On Probation For Selling Drugs, Busted Again, Police Say A Hudson Valley man who was on probation for drug offenses is back behind bars after being nabbed allegedly selling drugs again. Dutchess County resident David Brooks Jr., age 22, of the city of Poughkeepsie, was picked up at his probation officer's office on Thursday, Oct. 5. Brooks became the subject of an investigation after the Dutchess County Task Force received information that he was selling drugs in the area, said Det. Sgt. Adam Harris of the task force. Following the investigation, which revealed that Brooks was allegedly selling narcotics while being supervised by Dutch…
Officer Suffers Fentanyl Overdose During Investigation In Hudson Valley, Police Say Officer Suffers Fentanyl Overdose During Investigation In Hudson Valley, Police Say
Officer Suffers Fentanyl Overdose During Investigation In Hudson Valley, Police Say A police officer in the region is recovering after suffering an overdose of fentanyl he was exposed to while investigating drug use in a vehicle. The incident took place in Dutchess County in the city of Poughkeepsie around 2 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 13 in the 300 block of Mill Street. During the investigation, the officer removed a “foil” containing an unknown substance from the front pocket of the man in the vehicle, said Capt. Richard Wilson of the City Of Poughkeepsie Police.  As the officer attempted to determine the contents of the foil, he began to feel signs of an alte…
Hudson Valley Man Admits To Making Ghost Guns With 3D Printer Hudson Valley Man Admits To Making Ghost Guns With 3D Printer
Hudson Valley Man Admits To Making Ghost Guns With 3D Printer A Hudson Valley man has pleaded guilty to criminal possession of a weapon and faces up to 10 years in prison after being caught making ghost guns on a 3D printer. Orange County resident Noah James McCagg, age 21, of Port Jervis, pled guilty on Monday, Aug. 22, said Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler. After conducting a joint narcotics investigation with the Orange County Drug Task Force, members of the City of Port Jervis Police engaged in a foot pursuit with McCagg on Saturday, March 25, on Front Street in Port Jervis.   There, they recovered a loaded 9mm pistol and a…
Fentanyl Deaths: Hudson Valley Dealer, Age 25, Nabbed After Multiple Overdoses, Feds Say Fentanyl Deaths: Hudson Valley Dealer, Age 25, Nabbed After Multiple Overdoses, Feds Say
Fentanyl Deaths: Hudson Valley Dealer, Age 25, Nabbed After Multiple Overdoses, Feds Say A Hudson Valley man who allegedly peddled fentanyl to customers including friends, has been charged in connection with the death of two, and the overdoses of at least five people. Rockland County resident Justin Turnick, age 25, of Congers, was arrested on Wednesday, July 12 by agents with the Westchester Resident Agent Task Force for the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), along with local law enforcement agencies, said Damian Williams, the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York. Turnick was charged with distributing fentanyl that resulted in death or serious bodily injury to five vi…
Stolen Vehicle With Gun, Narcotics Driven By Teens Caught In Hudson Valley: Police Stolen Vehicle With Gun, Narcotics Driven By Teens Caught In Hudson Valley: Police
Stolen Vehicle With Gun, Narcotics Driven By Teens Caught In Hudson Valley: Police Three teenagers from the Hudson Valley face charges after they were allegedly caught with a loaded gun and narcotics packaged for sale in Northern Westchester just minutes after the stolen vehicle they were traveling in had been reported, police said.  The incident started on Wednesday, March 5 around 8:05 p.m., when Yonkers Police reported that a 2009 Acura MDX had been stolen from Tuckahoe Road. Shortly after this, Westchester County Police detectives determined that the car was traveling north on the Taconic State Parkway in Mount Pleasant.  Soon after, a Westchester …
Parolee Nabbed With Gun, Drugs In Area, Police Say Parolee Nabbed With Gun, Drugs In Area, Police Say
Parolee Nabbed With Gun, Drugs In Area, Police Say A 23-year-old Hudson Valley parolee was allegedly nabbed with a loaded semi-automatic pistol and drugs after police received a narcotics complaint. The incident took place in Orange County around 1:15 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 7, in the area of William Street and Benkard Avenue in the city of Newburgh. Newburgh Police said they attempted to stop parolee Kadeem Knight, of Newburgh, after receiving a narcotics complaint. When officers attempted to stop Knight, he engaged officers in a brief foot pursuit before his apprehension, police said.  As a result of an investigation, a …
Fire Department Lieutenant In Area Admits To Being Major Drug Trafficker Fire Department Lieutenant In Area Admits To Being Major Drug Trafficker
Fire Department Lieutenant In Area Admits To Being Major Drug Trafficker A former Hudson Valley fire lieutenant has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to operating as a major drug trafficker. Orange County resident Paul Smith, age 52, of Deerpark, was sentenced to 10 to 25 years on Wednesday, Nov. 16, said Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler. Smith, a paid lieutenant with the city of Middletown Fire Department at the time of his arrest, was also sentenced to five years post-release supervision, the DA's Office said. The former firefighter was nabbed during an undercover investigation dubbed “Operation Bread, White, and Blues," in February …
4 Accused Of Selling Drugs Disguised As Candy At 2 NY Stores, Including 1 Near School 4 Accused Of Selling Drugs Disguised As Candy At 2 NY Stores, Including 1 Near School
4 Accused Of Selling Drugs Disguised As Candy At 2 NY Stores, Including 1 Near School Four men have been accused of selling drugs, some disguised as candy bars, at two stores, including one near a school. Following community complaints on Long Island, Suffolk County Police executed search warrants at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18 at Exit 42 Deli, located at 270 Spur Drive South in Bay Shore, and Legit 100 Smoke Shop, located at 165 Higbie Lane in West Islip,  During the operations, police seized large quantities of mushrooms with psilocybin, concentrated cannabis, marijuana, and cocaine. Additionally, detectives discovered narcotics package…
Man Nabbed With Fentanyl, Crack Cocaine In Putnam County, Authorities Say Man Nabbed With Fentanyl, Crack Cocaine In Putnam County, Authorities Say
Man Nabbed With Fentanyl, Crack Cocaine In Putnam County, Authorities Say A man was arrested on narcotics charges during a routine traffic stop in the region. Northern Westchester resident William E. Felling, age 40, of Somers, was arrested on Friday, Sept. 2 in Putnam County on Route 6 in the town of Southeast. During the stop an investigation found Felling was in possession of a quantity of fentanyl and crack cocaine, said Putnam County Sheriff Kevin J. McConville. Felling was charged with two counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance. He was released on his own recognizance, pending a return court date on Thursday, Sept. 15.
Area Trio Busted With 6 Guns, Police Say Area Trio Busted With 6 Guns, Police Say
Area Trio Busted With 6 Guns, Police Say Three Hudson Valley men were arrested in a week and nabbed with a total of six guns. The arrests took place in Orange County during the week of Monday, Aug. 15, in the City of Newburgh. During an operation with New York State Police, the City of Newburgh Police recovered six illegal handguns from the area of 104 William St: According to Newburgh Police, the guns recovered included: Smith & Wesson .38 special air weight revolver Smith and Wesson .40 SD40 VE semi-automatic pistol Defaced 9mm Glock 43X semi-automatic pistol 9mm Glock 17 semi-automatic pistol Phoenix Arms .22 Caliber sem…
One Hospitalized After Assault At Grocery Store In Area One Hospitalized After Assault At Grocery Store In Area
One Hospitalized After Assault At Grocery Store In Area One person was seriously wounded after being stabbed during a dispute in front of a Hudson Valley grocery store. The incident took place in Dutchess County in the City of Poughkeepsie around 1:10 p.m., Tuesday, June 7, Police responded to the Market Fresh store at 534 Main St., after receiving multiple 911 calls reporting a fight, said Det. Lt. Matt Clark, of the city of Poughkeepsie Police. Responding officers found a 28-year-old man with stab wounds to his abdomen, Clark said. The wounded man was transported to Mid Hudson Regional hospital for treatment of his wounds and is expected to …
Men Charged With Murder For Roles Broad Daylight Shooting In Area Men Charged With Murder For Roles Broad Daylight Shooting In Area
Men Charged With Murder For Roles Broad Daylight Shooting In Area Two members of a racketeering enterprise are facing charges - including murder - for their roles in a brazen fatal daytime shooting in Westchester, federal officials announced. James Bazemore - also known as “TJ” - has been charged with murder for the April 2018 murder of Tasheen Williams in Mount Vernon, while his co-conspirator, Jared “Jay” Mujaahid is facing charges for providing him with the deadly weapon used in the act. According to the indictment, Bazemore and Mujaahid were members or associates of a racketeering enterprise known as Big Paper. “In order to fund the enterprise, prot…
18 Arrested In Drug Trafficking Bust In Region 18 Arrested In Drug Trafficking Bust In Region
18 Arrested In Drug Trafficking Bust In Region A nearly month-long investigation into drug trafficking along Albany’s Central Avenue corridor has resulted in 18 arrests. The individuals were nabbed during a joint operation between Albany Police and US Marshals Service nicknamed “Operation Turnbuckle” that began in March. Local and federal investigators began looking into several individuals suspected of distributing dangerous narcotics along Central Avenue, including Robin Street, Lexington Avenue, and Sherman Street,  Albany Police said. After obtaining search warrants, officers seized more than a pound of crack and powder cocain…
Somers Man On Probation Busted With Pounds Of Narcotics, Weapons Somers Man On Probation Busted With Pounds Of Narcotics, Weapons
Somers Man On Probation Busted With Pounds Of Narcotics, Weapons An investigation in Northern Westchester led to a massive drug bust of a 40-year-old man who was found in possession of cannabis, Psilocybin mushrooms, amphetamine, and other narcotics, state police investigators announced. The Westchester County Department of Probation launched an investigation into Somers resident Vincenzo Fidanza after receiving a tip that he was in violation of the terms of his probation. The investigation led state police to seize multiple drugs and illegal weapons, including: 21.5 pounds of marijuana; 2.7 pounds of Psilocybin mushrooms, 246.9 grams of THC oil; 101 …
Feds, Local Police, Seize More Than A Ton Of Cocaine In The Area Feds, Local Police, Seize More Than A Ton Of Cocaine In The Area
Feds, Local Police, Seize More Than A Ton Of Cocaine In The Area Three men are facing charges for their roles in a multi-million dollar narcotics conspiracy ring that led to the seizure of more than a ton of cocaine, officials announced. Jorge Aponte-Guzman, age 33, Nelson Agramonte,-Minaya, age 37, and Carlos Maisonet-Lopez, age 32, have been indicted in federal court this week following their arrests in September that led to the seizure of 920 kilograms of cocaine. 
“A seizure of this magnitude underscores the critical importance of working together with our federal and local law enforcement partners in the DEA Westchester Task Force,” Westchester Cou…
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, …
Suspects At Large After Burglary Of Area Pharmacy, Police Say Suspects At Large After Burglary Of Area Pharmacy, Police Say
Suspects At Large After Burglary Of Area Pharmacy, Police Say Police investigators are seeking the public’s assistance as they investigate a burglary at an area pharmacy where the suspects sought drugs, authorities said. Police in Rockland County said that at approximately 4 a.m. on Tuesday, July 20, suspects broke into NeighboRx on North Middletown Road in Pearl River by breaking the glass on the front door and gaining illegal entry to the pharmacy. According to police, multiple suspects all wore hoodies to conceal their identities, and the initial investigation found that they were targeting narcotics. The burglary remains under investigation. Anyo…
77-Year-Old Busted With Cocaine Following Month-Long Investigation In Area, Police Say 77-Year-Old Busted With Cocaine Following Month-Long Investigation In Area, Police Say
77-Year-Old Busted With Cocaine Following Month-Long Investigation In Area, Police Say A Hudson Valley man was arrested on drug charges after receiving complaints from residents and business owners into his dealings, authorities said. Orange County resident Hardy Williams Jr., age 77, of the City of Newburgh, was arrested on a warrant on Friday, June 11, following a search of his home. According to the City of Newburgh Police, the department, along with members of the state police executed a no-knock search warrant at the Fogarty Apartments, following a month-long investigation that began as a result of numerous complaints from residents and business owners. I…
NY Duo Nabbed With 100 Pounds Of Cocaine Stamped With Nickname Of Sports Star, Authorities Say NY Duo Nabbed With 100 Pounds Of Cocaine Stamped With Nickname Of Sports Star, Authorities Say
NY Duo Nabbed With 100 Pounds Of Cocaine Stamped With Nickname Of Sports Star, Authorities Say Two New York men were allegedly busted with more than 100 pounds of cocaine stamped with the nickname of a world-renowned professional athlete during an investigation by the DEA and the New York Special Narcotics Prosecutor's Office. Christopher Jone, and Wykim Williams, both age 43 from New York City, were arrested on Monday, March 29, following warrant raids on a seventh-floor apartment in Queens, said Bridget G. Brennan, Special Narcotics Prosecutor. During the raids, investigators and agents recovered one loaded handgun, and more than $200,000, in addition to seizing the 50 kilograms o…
Man Busted With Fentanyl, Other Drugs During Warrant Search In Area, Police Say Man Busted With Fentanyl, Other Drugs During Warrant Search In Area, Police Say
Man Busted With Fentanyl, Other Drugs During Warrant Search In Area, Police Say A 41-year-old man was busted with a host of drugs following an investigation into drug dealing in the area. Orange County resident Wilfredo S. Gonzalez Jr., of New Windsor, was arrested on Friday, March 26, following a warrant search of his home by police detectives from the Town of New Windsor & City of Newburgh Police departments, along with members of the FBI’s Hudson Valley Safe Streets Task Force, Orange County Sheriff’s Office and federal probation officers, said New Windsor Police Deputy Chief Michael Farbent. The search warrant was the result of a several-month-long in…
Man Caught With Stash Of Drugs, Cash, Police Say Man Caught With Stash Of Drugs, Cash, Police Say
Man Caught With Stash Of Drugs, Cash, Police Say A 47-year-old man was busted with an alleged large stash of drugs following an investigation into narcotics sales in the area. Dutchess County resident Joshua Griffin, of Hyde Park, was busted on Tuesday, Feb. 23, by the Dutchess County Drug Task Force and Hyde Park Police Dept. and the DEA during a warrant search in Hyde Park, said Frank Tasciotti, assistant coordinator of the task force. The search warrant was a result of an investigation into narcotics sales taking place at that location and the surrounding area, Tasciotti said.  During the search of the residence, agents seized more t…
Brothers Busted For Possession Of Drugs During Two Searches In Area, Police Say Brothers Busted For Possession Of Drugs During Two Searches In Area, Police Say
Brothers Busted For Possession Of Drugs During Two Searches In Area, Police Say Two Hudson Valley brothers were arrested during dual searches in connection with narcotics sales. Eugene Taylor, age 49, of the City of Poughkeepsie, and Glen Taylor, age 52, of Hyde Park, were arrested on Thursday, Jan. 28, following the searches, said Frank Tasciotti, assistant coordinator of the Dutchess County Drug Task Force. The warrants were served in the City of Poughkeepsie and at the Inn at Hyde Park, Tasciotti said. The search warrants were a result of investigations into narcotics sales taking place at those locations and surrounding areas, he added. During…
'Gorilla Stone' Gang Members Indicted, Including One Wanted For Poughkeepsie Murder 'Gorilla Stone' Gang Members Indicted, Including One Wanted For Poughkeepsie Murder
'Gorilla Stone' Gang Members Indicted, Including One Wanted For Poughkeepsie Murder Nearly 20 of the “Untouchable Gorilla Stone Nation” gang were indicted on numerous charges including the murder of a Poughkeepsie teen. On Tuesday, Dec.. 1, Audrey Strauss, the Acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced a 16-Count indictment charging 18 members of the gang, known commonly as “Gorilla Stone," with committing crimes ranging from racketeering, murder, narcotics, firearms and fraud offenses. One of the main defendants, included Brandon Soto, aka, "Stacks, who is charged in connection with the Monday, Sept. 21, murder of a 15-year-old in Poug…
Area Man, 25, Faces Drug Trafficking, Firearms Offenses Area Man, 25, Faces Drug Trafficking, Firearms Offenses
Area Man, 25, Faces Drug Trafficking, Firearms Offenses An ex-convict wanted for missing mandated sessions with his parole officer was apprehended by police after they recovered a backpack he tossed aside, filled with an illegal firearm and "large quantity" of narcotics, while he was pursued by law enforcement, police said.  Police said a City of Newburgh detective allegedly spotted Alberto Rivera, of Newburgh, 25, who the detective knew was wanted by authorities, riding a bicycle on Broadway on Friday, Oct. 1 at approximately 1:25 p.m.  When the detective stopped his vehicle in Rivera's path, police said, the wanted man fled the scene…
Feds, Local Agencies Nab Nine For Massive NY/CT/MA Bank Fraud, ID Theft Scheme Feds, Local Agencies Nab Nine For Massive NY/CT/MA Bank Fraud, ID Theft Scheme
Feds, Local Agencies Nab Nine For Massive NY/CT/MA Bank Fraud, ID Theft Scheme A multi-agency, multi-state FBI investigation into larcenies from vehicles and identity thefts targeting women along the East Coast led to the arrests of nearly a dozen co-conspirators involved in the elaborate operation. Nine men have been charged in a 13-count indictment for their roles in the “Felony Lane Gang” scheme that included wide-ranging bank fraud and identity theft schemes that affected hundreds of victims. Prosecutors allege that the nine suspects were involved together in a fraud scheme known as “Felony Lane Gang.” Investigators from the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, Ulste…
NYPD Cop From Yorktown Killed In Hand-To-Hand Struggle With Armed Suspect NYPD Cop From Yorktown Killed In Hand-To-Hand Struggle With Armed Suspect
Nypd Cop From Yorktown Killed In Hand-To-Hand Struggle With Armed Suspect An NYPD officer from Westchester was fatally shot in a hand-to-hand struggle with an armed suspect overnight. It happened just after 12:30 Sunday, Sept. 29 at the Edenwald Houses in the Bronx. The officer, Brian Mulkeen, was 33 and lived in Yorktown Heights with his girlfriend, who is also a police officer in the Bronx in the 44th precinct. Police officers were patrolling the area the incident occurred due to gang activity including recent shootings, the NYPD said. Three officers left their vehicle to question a man, who fled on foot, the NYPD said. As Mulkeen and his partner attempt…
Carmel Man Accused Of Dealing Cocaine, Putnam Sheriff Says Carmel Man Accused Of Dealing Cocaine, Putnam Sheriff Says
Carmel Man Accused Of Dealing Cocaine, Putnam Sheriff Says The lengthy investigation into cocaine sales in the area led to the arrest of a man from Carmel for selling drugs, according to Putnam County Sheriff Robert Langley, Jr. In September last year, an investigator assigned to the Sheriff’s Department Narcotics Enforcement Unit received a tip that a man was selling cocaine throughout the county prompting an investigation that led to the arrest of Andre Houston, 41, on Wednesday, June 5 in the City of Poughkeepsie. The investigator was able to arrange a deal to purchase cocaine, and Houston was taken into custody and charged with one count of cri…
Ex-Detective Sentenced To Prison For Obstructing Drug Investigation In Area Ex-Detective Sentenced To Prison For Obstructing Drug Investigation In Area
Ex-Detective Sentenced To Prison For Obstructing Drug Investigation In Area A convicted corrupt former NYPD officer will spend time behind bars after obstructing an investigation into a Westchester drug deal whom he also temporarily ran an illegal sports betting business. Brooklyn resident Saed Rabah, 46, has been sentenced to two years in prison in White Plains federal court for knowingly providing misinformation to a federal law enforcement officer to obstruct a drug investigation into an alleged Yonkers dealer. U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman announced the sentence on Friday, which also carries a year of supervised release and a $10,000 forfeiture. The alleged dr…
One Dead, Two Hospitalized After Overdosing At Gas Station In Westchester, Police Say One Dead, Two Hospitalized After Overdosing At Gas Station In Westchester, Police Say
One Dead, Two Hospitalized After Overdosing At Gas Station In Westchester, Police Say One man is dead and two others have been hospitalized after overdosing at a gas station in Westchester in an incident police say may be linked to fentanyl. Members of the Yonkers Police and Fire Departments along with units from Empress Emergency Medical Services responded to the gas station at 200 South Broadway on a report of a man down at about 7:45 p.m. on Friday, April 12. First responders located two men who were unconscious and unresponsive; one appeared to be in cardiac arrest and the other had difficulty breathing, said Yonkers PD Det. Sgt. Dean Politopoulos. Units immediately ren…