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Latest LI Overdose Victim Revived, May Be Linked To Lethal Fentanyl-Laced Cocaine, Police Say Latest LI Overdose Victim Revived, May Be Linked To Lethal Fentanyl-Laced Cocaine, Police Say
Latest LI Overdose Victim Revived, May Be Linked To Lethal Fentanyl-Laced Cocaine, Police Say Police on Long Island say another overdose victim who was revived may be linked to fentanyl-laced cocaine that has caused six deaths and several overdoses. In Suffolk County, Southold Police Chief Martin Flatley said a 34-year-old victim from Laurel suffered an overdose at his home, but was revived with Narcan. With the number of deaths, the chief is encouraging any residents who have purchased any kind of narcotics on the North Fork or Shelter Island in the last two weeks or knows of a family member that may have purchased some, to get rid of them in a safe manner. The overdoses and …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Warning Issued For Fentanyl-Laced Cocaine After Fatal Long Island Overdoses Warning Issued For Fentanyl-Laced Cocaine After Fatal Long Island Overdoses
Warning Issued For Fentanyl-Laced Cocaine After Fatal Long Island Overdoses Alarm bells are sounding for some officials on Long Island following a recent rash of fatal overdoses involving fentanyl-laced cocaine. In the past eight days, officers on Long Island have responded to at least nine overdoses that led to six deaths, largely in Suffolk County, including multiple fatalities in the North Fork and Shelter Island. Officials said that anyone who may have purchased cocaine in the past few weeks on the North Fork or Shelter Island, or knows someone who has, to safely dispose of the products out of precaution. Police said that fentanyl, which is at least 50 times …

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by Zak Failla
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Five Indicted In Major Narcotics Trafficking Operation On Long Island, DA Says Five Indicted In Major Narcotics Trafficking Operation On Long Island, DA Says
Five Indicted In Major Narcotics Trafficking Operation On Long Island, DA Says Five people have been indicted for their alleged involvement in a major narcotics trafficking operation in Suffolk and Nassau counties.  Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy Sini reported on Thursday, Aug. 5, that an investigation found that the five individuals were involved in a large-scale narcotics distribution network. Suffolk County Police reportedly seized a large quantity of fentanyl, heroin and crystal meth during the investigation. Robert Johnson, age 26, of Melville has been charged with the following: Operating as a major trafficker Four counts of first-degree crimina…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Nurse Accused Of Stealing 1,400 Vials Of Fentanyl From Long Island Hospital Nurse Accused Of Stealing 1,400 Vials Of Fentanyl From Long Island Hospital
Nurse Accused Of Stealing 1,400 Vials Of Fentanyl From Long Island Hospital A former nurse at a Long Island hospital has been arrested for allegedly stealing nearly 1,500 vials of fentanyl from her employer, the District Attorney announced. Melissa Frame, age 36, of Merrick, who worked as a nurse at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, turned herself in to police investigators and was arrested on Tuesday, May 18 for allegedly stealing 1,467 vials of fentanyl and 223 vials of midazolam between October and December last year. Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas said that Frame allegedly used her fingerprint and a unique ID number to gain access t…

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by Zak Failla
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Ex-NYPD Officer From Long Island Sentenced In Connection To Fatal Fentanyl Overdose Ex-NYPD Officer From Long Island Sentenced In Connection To Fatal Fentanyl Overdose
Ex-nypd Officer From Long Island Sentenced In Connection To Fatal Fentanyl Overdose A former NYPD officer from Long Island will spend time behind bars for conspiring to sell the fentanyl that led to a fatal overdose. Officer Joseph Recca, age 28, of West Islip, was sentenced to five years in prison, followed by two years of post-release supervision after pleading guilty in February to charges that include manslaughter, criminal sale of a controlled substance, and conspiracy. Recca had also been charged with unauthorized use of a computer and official misconduct for allegedly running license plates using NYPD databases. Officials said the investigation began after police …

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by Zak Failla
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Lethal Drugs Disguised As Prescription Pills Being Peddled On Long Island, DA Warns Lethal Drugs Disguised As Prescription Pills Being Peddled On Long Island, DA Warns
Lethal Drugs Disguised As Prescription Pills Being Peddled On Long Island, DA Warns Counterfeit prescription pills that are made of potentially lethal substances such as methamphetamine and fentanyl have been making the rounds on Long Island, authorities are warning. Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy Sini has issued an alert cautioning that police on Long Island have seen a new trend of methamphetamine being pressed into pills and marketed as Adderall. Fentanyl has also been marketed as subscription Oxycodone, Sini noted, creating a potential hazard situation on Long Island. 
“This is an extremely alarming trend that can put users’ lives at risk,” he said. "Anytime…

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by Zak Failla
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40 Nabbed In Major Long Island Cocaine Trafficking Ring Bust 40 Nabbed In Major Long Island Cocaine Trafficking Ring Bust
40 Nabbed In Major Long Island Cocaine Trafficking Ring Bust Dozens of people have been arrested in connection with a major narcotics trafficking ring on Long Island. Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced on Monday afternoon, March 15, the 40 were indicted as part of "Operation Honeycomb" for their alleged involvement in the ring with operates in the Hempstead area. The ring was undercovered after the District Attorney's Office, along with the ATF started investigating an increase of violence and drug-dealing in the Hempstead area in October 2019.  After several drug and gun purchases, the DA's office applied for electronic eave…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Suffolk County Man Sentenced For Selling Fentanyl, Crack Suffolk County Man Sentenced For Selling Fentanyl, Crack
Suffolk County Man Sentenced For Selling Fentanyl, Crack A Long Island gang member has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for selling fentanyl in connection with a fatal overdose. Austin Hunter, a/k/a “Malik,” age 43, of Amityville, was convicted by a jury in November, on numerous counts of drug sales and possession, was sentenced on Tuesday, Feb. 23 to prison time in addition to five years of post-release supervision, said Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy D. Sini.  in April 2019, Suffolk County police officers responded to a suspected fatal overdose in Copiague. The Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner determined tha…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Long Island Man Convicted Of Selling Fentanyl In Fatal Overdose Case Long Island Man Convicted Of Selling Fentanyl In Fatal Overdose Case
Long Island Man Convicted Of Selling Fentanyl In Fatal Overdose Case A Long Island man has been found guilty by a jury of selling fentanyl in connection with a fatal overdose. Austin Hunter, 43, of Amityville, was convicted on Monday, Nov. 9, in connection with the April 2019 fatal overdose in Lindenhurst, said Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy D. Sini. During an investigation of the death, police were able to connect Hunter to the death after using a cellphone recovered on the scene that showed him as the supplier of the fentanyl that killed the victim, the DA's office said. In May 2019, law enforcement agents from the Long Island Her…

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by Kathy Reakes
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NYPD Officer Among Trio Charged In Drug Distribution Ring NYPD Officer Among Trio Charged In Drug Distribution Ring
Nypd Officer Among Trio Charged In Drug Distribution Ring An NYPD officer and two co-conspirators, all from Long Island, are facing charges for their alleged roles in a drug trafficking scheme, authorities announced. Officer Joseph Recca, 28, of West Islip, and two others were arraigned on Wednesday, July 22, Suffolk County officials said. They were arrested the day prior during a traffic stop. Recca, Michael Sosa, of Brentwood, and Michael Corbett, of West Islip, are facing charges that include conspiracy, drug sales, and drug possession. Additionally, Recca was charged with unauthorized use of a computer and official misconduct for allegedly r…

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by Zak Failla
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Long Island Man Sentenced For Distributing Crack Cocaine Long Island Man Sentenced For Distributing Crack Cocaine
Long Island Man Sentenced For Distributing Crack Cocaine A Long Island man will spend time in prison for his role in distributing crack cocaine and powder cocaine, U.S. Attorney Richard Donoghue announced. Tramaine Brown, 30, of Jamesport, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty in June last year to conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute crack cocaine and powder cocaine. In January 2018, the FBI and the Suffolk County East End Drug Task Force launched an investigation into drug trafficking and gang activity on the East End of Long Island, including the Riverhead area.  During that investigatio…

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by Zak Failla
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Long Island Drug Ring Leader Sentenced For Distributing Cocaine, Fentanyl After Massive Bust Long Island Drug Ring Leader Sentenced For Distributing Cocaine, Fentanyl After Massive Bust
Long Island Drug Ring Leader Sentenced For Distributing Cocaine, Fentanyl After Massive Bust The leader of a Long Island drug ring will spend more than a decade behind bars after being busted for his role in selling cocaine and fentanyl in one of the biggest police drug seizures in history, authorities announced. Ricky Jackson, 41, of Hempstead, was sentenced to a term of 15 years in prison and five years’ post-release supervision after pleading guilty last month to criminal possession of a controlled substance, a felony. Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas said that beginning in April last year, in an effort to curb drug and gun-related violence in Hempstead, her Offi…

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by Zak Failla