Alleged Drug-Dealing Trio From Mastic Beach, Wading River, Riverhead Nabbed After Probe

Three accused drug dealers are facing charges after community complaints of street-level narcotics sales led to an investigation on Long Island.

The Peconic Crossing on West Main Street in Riverhead.
Photo Credit: *Google Maps street view*

Joe Lombardi

11/10/2023 12:30 p.m.

Over the past two months, Riverhead Police say detectives received reports on the alleged activity in Riverhead in the area of Peconic Crossing on West Main Street.

The probe led to the arrest of Wani Turner, age 49, of Mastic Beach, Damion Walker, age 46, of Wading River, and Monwell Wright, age 30, of Riverhead. Turner and Walker are prior felony offenders, police say.

They were each charged with both misdemeanor and felony charges including sales and possession of a controlled substance.

Walker was also charged with tampering with evidence, obstruction of governmental administration, and resisting arrest.

Two Riverhead men in their 20s were charged with possession of a controlled substance as part of the investigation.

This investigation was conducted by:

Suffolk County District Attorney’s East End Drug Task Force,
Riverhead Police Department Detective Bureau,
Riverhead Police COPE Unit,
Riverhead Police K-9 unit,
Riverhead Police Patrol.

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