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Investigation Into Fatal Overdose On Long Island Lands Man In Jail Investigation Into Fatal Overdose On Long Island Lands Man In Jail
Investigation Into Fatal Overdose On Long Island Lands Man In Jail An investigation into a fatal drug overdose on Long Island has landed a 48-year-old man behind bars. Derrick Perry, of Jamaica, Queens, was arrested on multiple drug charges in Valley Stream on Wednesday, Feb. 8, according to Nassau County Police. It followed an investigation by the agency’s Narcotics/Vice Squad into the overdose death of a Nassau County resident. Detectives reportedly found Perry in possession of four pills believed to be acetaminophen and oxycodone hydrochloride, as well as eight pills of alprazolam. Perry is charged with the following: Criminal Possession of a Control…
Southern State Parkway Stop Leads To Drug-Related Charges For 4 Men, 1 Woman From Long Island Southern State Parkway Stop Leads To Drug-Related Charges For 4 Men, 1 Woman From Long Island
Southern State Parkway Stop Leads To Drug-Related Charges For 4 Men, 1 Woman From Long Island Five people are facing drug charges in an investigation that stemmed from a traffic stop on the Southern State Parkway. Troopers pulled over a 2004 Volkswagen Jetta for speeding on the eastbound parkway in Hempstead near Exit 25 on Tuesday, Dec. 13, New York State Police reported. The driver, identified as 48-year-old Damon Marinacci, of Syosset, was found to be driving with a suspended license and was in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia, authorities said.  State Police said Marinacci was arrested and charged with: Second-degree criminal possession of a cont…
'Dangerous' Long Island Man Found With Guns, Drugs Sentenced To Prison 'Dangerous' Long Island Man Found With Guns, Drugs Sentenced To Prison
'Dangerous' Long Island Man Found With Guns, Drugs Sentenced To Prison A Long Island man will spend more than a decade in prison after being convicted by a jury on drugs and weapons charges. Jackson Metellus, age 41, of Valley Stream, was sentenced to 15 years behind bars in Nassau County Court on Monday, Dec. 12. It followed his November 2022 convictions on multiple charges stemming from an arrest at a home in Valley Stream. Prosecutors said Nassau County Police were called shortly before 6 a.m. on Oct. 13, 2020, with reports of a possible hostage situation at the home, where Metellus rented the first floor and the basement. After obtaining a search warran…
'Can No Longer Endanger Community': Jury Convicts Central Islip Cocaine Dealer 'Can No Longer Endanger Community': Jury Convicts Central Islip Cocaine Dealer
'Can No Longer Endanger Community': Jury Convicts Central Islip Cocaine Dealer A Long Island cocaine dealer is facing years in prison after being convicted on drug charges. Following a two-week trial, Sean Mohan, age 49, of Central Islip, was found guilty by a Suffolk County jury Thursday, Nov. 3, on charges of criminal possession of a narcotic drug with intent to sell and criminally using drug paraphernalia. Mohan was arrested in August 2021 after Suffolk County Police executed a search warrant on his home that turned up more than eight ounces of cocaine, according to prosecutors. Police also recovered four digital scales, four cell phones, a drug ledger, and over $…
Man Found With Crystal Meth During Narcotics Investigation On Long Island, Police Say Man Found With Crystal Meth During Narcotics Investigation On Long Island, Police Say
Man Found With Crystal Meth During Narcotics Investigation On Long Island, Police Say An alleged drug dealer is facing charges after police said he was busted with illegal drugs during a narcotics investigation on Long Island. Aristos Reglas, age 44, of East Elmhurst, Queens, was arrested on drug charges by Nassau County Police Tuesday, Nov. 1, in Merrick.  Detectives with the department’s Narcotics/Vice Squad found Reglas in possession of a glass pipe containing a substance believed to be crystalized methamphetamine, police said. Investigators subsequently found an additional amount of the drug, according to police. Reglas is now facing multiple charges, including cr…
Man Nabbed With Weapons, Drugs During Long Island Traffic Stop, Police Say Man Nabbed With Weapons, Drugs During Long Island Traffic Stop, Police Say
Man Nabbed With Weapons, Drugs During Long Island Traffic Stop, Police Say A man has been charged with weapons and drug charges following a traffic stop on Long Island. The incident took place in Inwood around 11:30 p.m., Thursday, July 14. Jermaine Jordan, age 41, of Rosedale Queens, was pulled over after officers spotted him driving a blue BMW with multiple vehicle violations, according to Nassau County Police. Following an investigation, officers recovered a switchblade knife, a loaded semi-automatic pistol, and 20 plastic bags believed to be crack cocaine, police said. Jordan was placed under arrest and charged with: Criminal possession…
Riverhead Man Sleeping In Car In Roadway Busted For Drugs, Gun Possession Riverhead Man Sleeping In Car In Roadway Busted For Drugs, Gun Possession
Riverhead Man Sleeping In Car In Roadway Busted For Drugs, Gun Possession A Long Island man was busted on weapons and drug charges after he was allegedly found sleeping in his vehicle in the middle of a roadway. Gregory M. Trent, age 24, as arrested around 6:44 p.m., Thursday, April 7 in Riverhead. Trent, a resident of Riverhead, was discovered sleeping in the roadway when the Riverhead Police Department received a call regarding a 2005 Toyota impeding traffic on Main Road, said the Riverhead Police. When officers arrived, they found Trent stopped in the roadway. An investigation into the incident by determined Trent was driving the vehicle under …
Copiague Man Crashes Into Cruiser While Resisting Arrest, Police Say Copiague Man Crashes Into Cruiser While Resisting Arrest, Police Say
Copiague Man Crashes Into Cruiser While Resisting Arrest, Police Say A 33-year-old Long Island man was charged after authorities said he crashed into a police vehicle while resisting arrest on drug charges. Sean Crombie, of Copiague, was arrested following a fatal overdose investigation that occurred on Saturday, Dec. 25, in East Meadow, according to the Nassau County Police Department. Police were investigating the fatal overdose of a Nassau County resident.  NCPD said Crombie resisted arrest and tried to flee the scene in his vehicle and crashed into a Nassau County Police Department vehicle. After the crash, police were able to arrest Crombie, NCPD…
Two Facing Drug Charges After Search Warrant At Suffolk County Apartment Two Facing Drug Charges After Search Warrant At Suffolk County Apartment
Two Facing Drug Charges After Search Warrant At Suffolk County Apartment Two people are facing drug charges after police executed a search warrant at a Long Island apartment. Authorities executed a search warrant at 726 East Main St. in Riverhead at about 6 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 5, according to the Riverhead Town Police Department. Police said the search warrant was executed due to complaints about illegal drug activity in the apartment.  Riverhead Police said Joseph Douglas, age 40, of Riverhead, was charged with: Third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance (Intent to sell a narcotic drug) Criminal Possession of a controlled subs…
State Police Issue Alert For Long Island Man Wanted On Multiple Charges State Police Issue Alert For Long Island Man Wanted On Multiple Charges
State Police Issue Alert For Long Island Man Wanted On Multiple Charges New York State Police investigators on Long Island are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a man who has been wanted and on the loose for nearly a decade following his arrest on drug and weapon charges. Edward Mastrella, 48, is wanted by New York State Police in Farmingdale and the Nassau County First District Court following his arrest on Jan. 31, 2012. Specifically, Mastrella was charged with criminal possession of a weapon, criminal possession of a controlled substance, and unlawful possession of marijuana. Following his arrest, Mastrella failed to make mandated court appearan…
Suffolk County Man Facing Drug, Weapons Charges Following Fatal Crash Suffolk County Man Facing Drug, Weapons Charges Following Fatal Crash
Suffolk County Man Facing Drug, Weapons Charges Following Fatal Crash A man is facing drug and weapons charges after a crash at a Long Island intersection that killed a man. Malcolm Stewart, age 29, of Coram, was driving a 2014 Mercedes-Benz in Medford, northbound on County Road 101 at approximately 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3 when he drove through a red light and his vehicle struck a 2021 Chevrolet, driven by James Palumbo, age 56, of Yaphank, Suffolk County Police.  Palumbo was traveling southbound, making a left turn onto Station Road, according to police. When officers arrived, Stewart was in possession of a .45 caliber handgun, Suffolk County Police…
High-Speed Suffolk Chase Ends In Crash, Drugs, Weapons Charges For Trio High-Speed Suffolk Chase Ends In Crash, Drugs, Weapons Charges For Trio
High-Speed Suffolk Chase Ends In Crash, Drugs, Weapons Charges For Trio Three men are facing a host of drug and weapon charges after attempting to flee from police in an allegedly stolen vehicle on Long Island. Officers from the Suffolk County Police Department’s Firearms Suppression Team attempted to pull over a 2019 Dodge Charger at approximately 3 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 12 on Lowell Avenue in Islip Terrace. Police said that the driver, later identified as North Amityville resident Jasheem Pulley, 26, pulled to the side of the road, and when officers approached the vehicle on foot, he sped away before crashing into a brick monument located at the intersection o…
Long Island Duo Nabbed After Chase Ends With Discovery Of Gun, Drugs, Police Say Long Island Duo Nabbed After Chase Ends With Discovery Of Gun, Drugs, Police Say
Long Island Duo Nabbed After Chase Ends With Discovery Of Gun, Drugs, Police Say Two men are facing multiple drug and weapon charges after attempting to evade police attempting to pull them over on Long Island. Bureau of Special Operations officers from the Nassau County Police Department attempted to stop a white 2013 BMW 328i shortly after 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 30 in Oceanside for an undisclosed infraction. When the officers attempted to stop the driver - later identified as Long Beach resident Bruce Rodgers - on Austin Boulevard near the intersection of Texas Avenue he refused to pull over and proceeded to flee, committing multiple traffic violations in the p…
Alert Issued For Wanted Long Island Teen Alert Issued For Wanted Long Island Teen
Alert Issued For Wanted Long Island Teen Have you seen him? Police investigators are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to locate a wanted teenager who was busted on a drug charge last year. An alert has been issued for 19-year-old Geovani Argueta Serpas, who is wanted by the Nassau County Police Department after being arrested and charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Serpas was released after his arrest and a warrant was later issued for his arrest when he failed to appear in court. Investigators described Serpas as being 5-foot-6 weighing approximately 135 pounds with black hai…
Long Island Man Wanted For Violating Probation Long Island Man Wanted For Violating Probation
Long Island Man Wanted For Violating Probation A man arrested as a teenager on multiple drug charges is wanted by police investigators on Long Island for violating the terms of his probation. Nicholas Gennaro, 22, formerly of Plainview, was arrested in 2017, when police busted him with hallucinogenic mushrooms, Ketamine, cocaine, Adderall, dimethyltryptamine, MDMA, marijuana, Xanax, Ecstacy, Roxicodone and tabs of acid. Nassau County Police initially charged him with 11 counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance. He was later released, failed to appear in court to respond to the charges, and a warrant was issued for his arr…
Alert Issued For Wanted Long Island Man Alert Issued For Wanted Long Island Man
Alert Issued For Wanted Long Island Man Have you seen him? Police investigators are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to locate a wanted 32-year-old Long Island man who was busted on a drug charge last year. An alert has been issued for Jonathan Cohen, who is wanted by the Nassau County Police Department after being arrested and charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance.  Cohen was released after his arrest and a warrant was later issued for his arrest by the Nassau County Court. Investigators described Cohen as 5-foot-9 weighing approximately 180 pounds with black hair and bro…
State Police Issue Alert For Wanted Long Island Man State Police Issue Alert For Wanted Long Island Man
State Police Issue Alert For Wanted Long Island Man A wanted man on Long Island has been on the run for nearly seven years after being arrested on a drug charge. New York State Police Troop L in Farmingdale issued an alert for a man wanted for seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance in 2013. Black is wanted by the New York State Police and Nassau County First District Court following his arrest on Jan. 4, 2013. A bench warrant was issued for Black on Oct. 15, 2013, when he failed to appear in court to respond to the charge. Investigators described Black, 35, as approximately 6-feet tall, weighing 170 pounds with brown h…
Four Arrested On Weapons, Drug Charges Following Long Island Traffic Stop Four Arrested On Weapons, Drug Charges Following Long Island Traffic Stop
Four Arrested On Weapons, Drug Charges Following Long Island Traffic Stop Four Long Island residents were arrested on various drug and weapons charges following a traffic stop. Rhyeam Atkinson, 39, Julia Lopez, 45, Jeffrey Appiagyei, 38, all of Hempstead, and Cholena Callaway, 34, of Baldwin, were arrested around 2:10 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 12, after officers observed a blue 2002 Chevrolet Impala committed various traffic infractions in Roosevelt, said Nassau County Police. During the stop, at the intersection of Washington and Rose avenues, officers smelled a strong odor of marijuana and during a search of each found marijuana, weapons and controlled subst…
Alert Issued For Wanted Long Island Man Alert Issued For Wanted Long Island Man
Alert Issued For Wanted Long Island Man Have you seen him? Police investigators on Long Island are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to locate a wanted man who was busted on a drug charge. An alert has been issued for 28-year-old Kyle Carroll, who is wanted by the Nassau County Police Department after being arrested and charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance last year. Carroll was released following his arrest and a warrant was issued for his arrest by the Nassau County Court when he failed to appear for court proceedings. Investigators described Carroll as 5-foot-5 weighing appro…
Alert Issued For Wanted Long Island Teenager Alert Issued For Wanted Long Island Teenager
Alert Issued For Wanted Long Island Teenager Have you seen him? Police investigators are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to locate a wanted teenager who was busted on a drug charge last year. An alert has been issued for 19-year-old Juan Melendez, who is wanted by the Nassau County Police Department after being arrested and charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Melendez was released after his arrest and a warrant was later issued for his arrest when he failed to appear in court. Investigators described Melendez as 5-foot-11 weighing approximately 170 pounds with black hair and brow…
Alert Issued For Wanted Long Island Man Alert Issued For Wanted Long Island Man
Alert Issued For Wanted Long Island Man Have you seen him? Police investigators in Nassau County are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to locate a wanted man who was arrested on a drug charge and later had a warrant issued for his arrest. An alert has been issued for 33-year-old Joseph Galgano, who is wanted by the Nassau County Police Department after being arrested and charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Galgano was released after his arrest and a warrant was later issued when he failed to appear in court. According to police, Galgano is 6-foot-5 weighing approximately 200 p…
Alert Issued For Woman Wanted For Drug Possession On Long Island Alert Issued For Woman Wanted For Drug Possession On Long Island
Alert Issued For Woman Wanted For Drug Possession On Long Island Have you seen her? Police investigators in Nassau County are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to locate a wanted woman who was busted on a drug charge last year. An alert has been issued for 24-year-old Marissa Lorusso, who is wanted by the Nassau County Police Department after being arrested and charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Lorusso was released after her arrest and a warrant was later issued for her arrest. Investigators described Lorusso as 4-foot-10 weighing approximately 160 pounds with red hair and hazel eyes. Police noted t…
Alert Issued For Wanted Long Island Man Alert Issued For Wanted Long Island Man
Alert Issued For Wanted Long Island Man Have you seen him? Police investigators in Nassau County are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to locate a wanted man who was busted on a drug charge last year. An alert has been issued for 21-year-old Jonathan Laboy Nunez, who is wanted by the Nassau County Police Department after being arrested and charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Nunez was later released, failed to show up for court proceedings and a warrant was issued for his arrest. Investigators described Nunez as 5-foot-10 weighing approximately 180 pounds with black hair and b…
Alert Issued For Wanted Long Island Man Alert Issued For Wanted Long Island Man
Alert Issued For Wanted Long Island Man Police investigators are attempting to locate a wanted man who was busted on a drug charge and later had a warrant issued for his arrest by the Nassau County Court. An alert has been issued for 33-year-old Brian Rivera, who is wanted by the Nassau County Police Department after being arrested and charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Rivera was released after his arrest and the warrant was later issued. Investigators described Rivera as a 5-foot-6 Hispanic man weighing approximately 210 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. Police noted that anyone who …
DA: Suffolk Man Accused Of Building Illegal Guns Had 800 Pounds Of Heroin DA: Suffolk Man Accused Of Building Illegal Guns Had 800 Pounds Of Heroin
DA: Suffolk Man Accused Of Building Illegal Guns Had 800 Pounds Of Heroin A convicted felon on Long Island is facing drug and weapons charges after being busted building illegally modified guns and with hundreds of bags of heroin, the Suffolk County District Attorney said. Christopher Swanson, 42, of Sayville, was in possession of an assault rifle and automatic handgun when he was arrested last month on Wednesday, Aug. 14. At the time of his arrest at a Ronkonkoma hotel, he reportedly had approximately 800 bags of heroin in the room with him. District Attorney Timothy Sini said that man of the weapons were described as “ghost guns” because they do not have serial…
Long Island Man Wanted For Drug Possession Charge Long Island Man Wanted For Drug Possession Charge
Long Island Man Wanted For Drug Possession Charge Have you seen him? Police investigators in Nassau County are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to locate a wanted man who was busted on a drug charge last year. An alert has been issued for 26-year-old Oscar Portillo, who is wanted by the Nassau County Police Department after being arrested and charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Portillo was later released, failed to show up for court proceedings and a warrant was issued for his arrest. Investigators described Portillo as a 5-foot-9 Hispanic man weighing approximately 150 pounds with bl…
Long Island Man Wanted For Drug Possession Charge Long Island Man Wanted For Drug Possession Charge
Long Island Man Wanted For Drug Possession Charge Have you seen him? Police investigators in Nassau County are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to locate a wanted man who was busted on a drug charge last year. An alert has been issued for 40-year-old David Glass, who is wanted by the Nassau County Police Department after being arrested and charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Hansen was later released, failed to show up for court proceedings and a warrant was issued for his arrest. Investigators described Glass as a 6-foot tall man weighing approximately 175 pounds with brown hair and b…
Have You Seen This Long Island Man Wanted On Drug Possession Charge? Have You Seen This Long Island Man Wanted On Drug Possession Charge?
Have You Seen This Long Island Man Wanted On Drug Possession Charge? Police investigators in Nassau County are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to locate a wanted man who was busted on a drug charge last year. An alert has been issued for 41-year-old Chris Schiavetta, who is wanted by the Nassau County Police Department after being arrested and charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Schiavetta was later released, failed to show up for court proceedings and a warrant was issued for his arrest. Investigators described Schiavetta as a 5-foot-8 man weighing approximately 160 pounds with red hair and blue eyes. P…
Alert Issued For Long Island Woman Wanted On Drug, Weapon Charges Alert Issued For Long Island Woman Wanted On Drug, Weapon Charges
Alert Issued For Long Island Woman Wanted On Drug, Weapon Charges The Nassau County Police Department has issued an alert for a woman who is wanted on drug and weapons charges dating back to an incident last year. Kizzi Briceus, 27, is wanted by police in Nassau County on charges of fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Briceus was released following her arrest and later failed to appear for court proceedings, elating to a bench warrant. 
Police described Briceus as a 5-foot-9 African American woman weighing approximately 160 pounds with blonde hair and brown eyes. Police noted that…
Seen Him? Long Island Man Wanted On Drug Charge Seen Him? Long Island Man Wanted On Drug Charge
Seen Him? Long Island Man Wanted On Drug Charge Have you seen him? Police investigators in Nassau County are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to locate a wanted man who was busted on a drug charge last year. An alert has been issued for 40-year-old David Glass, who is wanted by the Nassau County Police Department after being arrested and charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Hansen was later released, failed to show up for court proceedings and a warrant was issued for his arrest. Investigators described Glass as a 6-foot tall man weighing approximately 175 pounds with brown hair and…
Seen Her? Long Island Woman Wanted On Drug Charge At Large Seen Her? Long Island Woman Wanted On Drug Charge At Large
Seen Her? Long Island Woman Wanted On Drug Charge At Large Have you seen her? Police in Nassau County issued an alert this week, for a 26-year-old woman wanted on drug charges dating back to her arrest last year. Sofia Huffman is wanted by the Nassau County Police Department after being arrested and charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance last year. She later failed to appear in court to answer the charges against him and a warrant was issued for her arrest. Investigators described Huffman as a 5-foot-2 woman who weighs approximately 120 pounds with black hair, brown eyes. Police noted that if anyone recognizes h…