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Monthslong Investigation, Warrant Search Leads To Arrest Of Accused Freeport Drug Dealer Monthslong Investigation, Warrant Search Leads To Arrest Of Accused Freeport Drug Dealer
Monthslong Investigation, Warrant Search Leads To Arrest Of Accused Freeport Drug Dealer A 33-year-old suspected drug dealer on Long Island is behind bars after a lengthy investigation led to his arrest. State Police arrested Brian J. Crook of Freeport on Friday, Aug. 9 as part of an ongoing 10-month investigation into cocaine trafficking in the area.  A search warrant was executed at Crook's residence, and troopers seized cocaine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia and illegal firearms, including handguns and assault rifles, according to state police. Troopers also recovered high capacity magazines, hundreds of rounds of ammunition and cash, said police. Crook was charged wit…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Nassau County Man Wanted On Drug Possession Charges Nassau County Man Wanted On Drug Possession Charges
Nassau County Man Wanted On Drug Possession Charges The Nassau County Police Department has issued an alert for an alleged drug dealer who also violated the conditions of his parole. Miguel Quintanilla, 33, is wanted by police in Nassau County on charges that include fifth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell, criminal sale of a controlled substance and violation of probation. Quintanilla was released following her arrest and later failed to appear for court proceedings, elating to a bench warrant. Police describe Quintanilla as a 5-foot-4 Hispanic man weighing approximately 145 pounds with black hair and …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Accused Drug Dealer Charged Following Fatal Overdose In East Meadow Accused Drug Dealer Charged Following Fatal Overdose In East Meadow
Accused Drug Dealer Charged Following Fatal Overdose In East Meadow An accused drug dealer is facing multiple charges after police officers discovered two overdose victims, one  of whom later died, near Eisenhower Park in East Meadow According to Narcotic Vice Squad Detectives, police were dispatched just before 11 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3 near Eisenhower Park for an aided call. Upon their arrival, they discovered two unresponsive adult men who had overdosed on illegal narcotics, Nassau County Police said.  Both victims were transported to a local hospital, where one man was pronounced dead by hospital personnel.  An investigation was condu…

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by Joe Lombardi