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Drug Dealer Nabbed After Fatal Overdose In Putnam County Gets Prison Time Drug Dealer Nabbed After Fatal Overdose In Putnam County Gets Prison Time
Drug Dealer Nabbed After Fatal Overdose In Putnam County Gets Prison Time A 30-year-old Connecticut man will spend several years in prison after he was caught selling a deadly heroin and fentanyl mixture following a fatal overdose in the Hudson Valley. New Haven County resident Brandon Gatling of Waterbury will serve six years in state prison after admitting to selling narcotics in Putnam County, Putnam County District Attorney Robert Tendy announced on Thursday, Sept. 12.  According to Tendy's office, Gatling was arrested on June 14, 2023, following an investigation into a fatal overdose conducted by the Putnam County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Enforce…
Tinted Window Violation Leads To Felony Drug Arrest For Woman In Northern Westchester Tinted Window Violation Leads To Felony Drug Arrest For Woman In Northern Westchester
Tinted Window Violation Leads To Felony Drug Arrest For Woman In Northern Westchester Dark tinted windows and a suspended license led to an alleged drug arrest for a Northern Westchester woman. Peekskill resident Maya Jean-Louis, age 21, was stopped on East Main Street in Yorktown on Tuesday, Aug. 16 for excessively tinted windows. After a DMV check, officers found her license was suspended. During an investigation, the department's K-9 indicated the presence of the odor of narcotics in the vehicle, the Yorktown Police said. A search of the vehicle was completed and officers found marijuana, marijuana products, and a quantity of psilocybin, police said. Jean-Louis was plac…
Northern Westchester Man Caught With Cocaine After Stop For Not Wearing Seatbelt, Police Say Northern Westchester Man Caught With Cocaine After Stop For Not Wearing Seatbelt, Police Say
Northern Westchester Man Caught With Cocaine After Stop For Not Wearing Seatbelt, Police Say A Northern Westchester man was charged after police said he was found in possession of cocaine during a traffic stop in Connecticut. An officer in Fairfield County pulled a vehicle over on New Norwalk Road in New Canaan after seeing that the driver wasn't wearing a seatbelt at about 1:30 p.m. on Friday, April 22, according to the New Canaan Police Department. During the traffic stop, police found that the driver, identified as 36-year-old Liandro Cardenas Avalos, of Pound Ridge, was in possession of cocaine, authorities said.  He was arrested and charged with possession of …
Man Accused Of Selling Fentanyl At Hotel, Mall In Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Selling Fentanyl At Hotel, Mall In Hudson Valley
Man Accused Of Selling Fentanyl At Hotel, Mall In Hudson Valley An area man faces up to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to distributing fentanyl at a hotel and a mall. Timothy Schleede, age 30, of Lake Katrine, in Ulster County, pled guilty to one count of distribution of a controlled substance and possession with intent to distribute on Friday, Oct. 22, according to US Attorney Carla B. Freedman. As part of his plea, Schleede admitted that in 2020, he distributed a fentanyl mixture in glassine envelopes to another person in a mall parking lot in Ulster.  Schleede was arrested later the same day after selling glassine envelopes containing…
Duo Caught With Heroin After Mercedes-Benz Runs Out Of Gas In Area, Police Say Duo Caught With Heroin After Mercedes-Benz Runs Out Of Gas In Area, Police Say
Duo Caught With Heroin After Mercedes-Benz Runs Out Of Gas In Area, Police Say A Hudson Valley man ran out of gas, and luck, in his Mercedes-Benz while traveling in Orange County, leading to his being busted with heroin alongside a teenage passenger, New York State Police said. A New York State Police sergeant driving west on Route 6 in Woodbury pulled over to assist the driver of a 2003 Mercedes-Benz C-230 that was stopped in the shoulder of the roadway on Wednesday, March 3. Police said that the driver, Ulster County resident Tristan Scragg, of New Paltz, told the sergeant that he ran out of gas while he was traveling through the area with 19-year-old Kenilworth, Ne…
Man Caught With 100-Plus Grams Of Cocaine After BMW Is Stopped By Troopers, Police Say Man Caught With 100-Plus Grams Of Cocaine After BMW Is Stopped By Troopers, Police Say
Man Caught With 100-Plus Grams Of Cocaine After BMW Is Stopped By Troopers, Police Say An out-of-state man was arrested with more than 100 grams of cocaine following a traffic stop in the area, state police said. Ronald Helvy, age 36, was arrested in Orange County around 11:15 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 5, in Wallkill following a stop by New York State Police, said Trooper Steven Nevel. According to Nevel, state troopers patrolling State Route 17 in the town of Wallkill observed a 2009 BMW in violation of traffic laws and stopped the vehicle. During the stop, troopers discovered that Helvy, of East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, was allegedly in possession of more than 102 grams of p…
Alert Issued For Woman Wanted In Area Alert Issued For Woman Wanted In Area
Alert Issued For Woman Wanted In Area Sheriff's deputies are searching for a woman wanted in the Hudson Valley for seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance.  Katlyn M. Falgiano, 29, last lived in Dutchess County on Beekman Road in Hopewell Junction, according to the Putnam County Sheriff's Department. Police said she stands at 5-foot-4, weighs 130 pounds, and has brown hair and brown eyes.  Those with knowledge of Falgiano's whereabouts are asked to contact the Putnam County Sheriff's Department at 845-225-4300.
Man In Ulster County Allegedly On Crack Spits At Police, Tells Them To Shoot Him Man In Ulster County Allegedly On Crack Spits At Police, Tells Them To Shoot Him
Man In Ulster County Allegedly On Crack Spits At Police, Tells Them To Shoot Him A man police say was on crack was brought to the hospital for a mental evaluation after allegedly screaming at officers, demanding that they shoot him.  Jeremy L. Loving of Saugerties, 32, who is undomiciled, was charged with the misdemeanors of seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and disorderly conduct on Saturday, Nov. 27, according to Saugerties Police.  Officers were first summoned to the QuickChek location on Route 9W at approximately 3:30 p.m., when a caller reported that he was acting in an erratic manner outside the establishment's entrance, accord…
Alert Issued For Man Wanted In Putnam County Alert Issued For Man Wanted In Putnam County
Alert Issued For Man Wanted In Putnam County Putnam County Sheriff's deputies are looking for a man wanted after he was arrested for fifth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance.  Matthew J. Slader's last known locations are Mahopac and the Bronx, according to police.  Anyone with information on Slader or his whereabouts is asked to contact the Putnam County Sheriff's Department 845-225-4300. 
Man Nabbed With Drugs During DWI Patrol Stop In Area, Police Say Man Nabbed With Drugs During DWI Patrol Stop In Area, Police Say
Man Nabbed With Drugs During DWI Patrol Stop In Area, Police Say A 42-year-old area man stopped during a DWI patrol was arrested for alleged possession of drugs.  The stop took place around 7:30 p.m., on Friday, May 15, in Orange County while the town of Montgomery Police was conducting a DWI patrol, said Investigator Stephen Ragni.  During the stop, Padro J. Baez, of the Village of Maybrook, was arrested after officers allegedly located drugs, Ragni said. He was charged with: Possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell Criminal possession of a controlled substance Criminal use of drug paraphernalia Baez was released on an appea…
Man Charged With  ID Theft, Series Of Burglaries, Police Say Man Charged With  ID Theft, Series Of Burglaries, Police Say
Man Charged With ID Theft, Series Of Burglaries, Police Say A 45-year-old area man is being held without bail following an investigation into numerous burglary and grand larceny incidents in the area. Dutchess County resident William A. Pascal, of Poughkeepsie, was arrested on Thursday, Feb. 27, by Town of Poughkeepsie Police on five counts of burglary, said Capt. Michael O’Dowd. According to O'Dowd, the department made the arrest following two investigations in which Pascal allegedly entered a storage unit rented by the victim on numerous occasions between Dec. 2019 and Jan. and stole property. In addition, Pascal was also charged with grand …
Two Teens Charged For Attempted Break-In At Northern Westchester Jewelry Store Two Teens Charged For Attempted Break-In At Northern Westchester Jewelry Store
Two Teens Charged For Attempted Break-In At Northern Westchester Jewelry Store Two teenage suspects were quickly apprehended at a nearby train station after an overnight attempted burglary at a jewelry store in Northern Westchester, police say. It happened at about 3:20 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 26. Bedford Police responded to an activated burglar alarm at 27K Jewelers on Katonah Avenue in Katonah. Upon arrival, officers discovered an unknown person or persons attempted to enter the store by damaging the front door. After a brief investigation, two suspects were located nearby at the Katonah Train Station, police say. One of the suspects was in possession of a controlle…
Girlfriend Of Man Charged With Fatal Shooting Of Friend Lied To Police, Court Docs Show Girlfriend Of Man Charged With Fatal Shooting Of Friend Lied To Police, Court Docs Show
Girlfriend Of Man Charged With Fatal Shooting Of Friend Lied To Police, Court Docs Show The girlfriend of a man who shot and killed his friend while high on drugs originally told police that the man was killed by someone he had a fight with earlier in the evening. Davis Ramos, 34, of Danbury and formerly of Carmel, was arrested after he accidentally shot and killed Jason Hoffman, 33, of Brewster, on Wednesday, Sept. 4, according to court documents obtained by Patch. Right after the shooting, Gabrielle Rega, Ramos' girlfriend, told police that the three were getting high on crack cocaine when Ramos pulled out his handgun to look at and did not realize that the safety was not on…
Arrest Made In Connection With Death Of Brewster Man At Danbury Condo Arrest Made In Connection With Death Of Brewster Man At Danbury Condo
Arrest Made In Connection With Death Of Brewster Man At Danbury Condo Police have arrested a friend of a man shot to death at the Sterling Woods Condominium Complex in Danbury. David Ramos, 33, of Danbury, was arrested early Wednesday, Sept. 11, in connection with the Wednesday, Sept. 4, shooting death of Jason James Lowry Hoffman, 33, of Brewster, said Danbury Police Det. Lt. Mark Williams. During the course of the investigation, detectives developed sufficient information through interviews and evidence collection linking Ramos to Hoffman’s death, he said. "Ramos eluded apprehension until this morning when he was found in a friend’s apartment located on S…
Man Caught With Cocaine During Traffic Stop In Area, Police Say Man Caught With Cocaine During Traffic Stop In Area, Police Say
Man Caught With Cocaine During Traffic Stop In Area, Police Say A Poughkeepsie man was allegedly nabbed with cocaine during a traffic stop. Hector R. Ramos, 32, was arrested following a stop on Main Street on Monday, July 22, said Town of Poughkeepsie Police Officer Matthew Galli. A police investigation found that Ramos was allegedly in possession of approximately 1.5 grams of cocaine and that he was driving without a valid license, Galli said. Ramos was charged with possession of a controlled substance and driving without a license. He was remanded to the Dutchess County Jail on $10,000 cash/$20,000 bond.  He is scheduled to appear in court…
Two Men Nabbed With 110 Bags Of Heroin In Area, Police Said Two Men Nabbed With 110 Bags Of Heroin In Area, Police Said
Two Men Nabbed With 110 Bags Of Heroin In Area, Police Said Police nabbed two men for alleged possession of 110 bags of heroin, 13 THC vape pens, and pot following a traffic stop. Johnnie K. Johnson Jr., 26, of the Town of Wallkill, and Gillbert R. Rodriguez, 27, of Middletown, were arrested on Monday, July 1, after they were stopped in the parking lot of the Claremont Condominium at 240 Schutt Road, said the Town of Wallkill Police. During the stop, officers searched the vehicle and uncovered the drugs, police said. Johnson was charged with two counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana.  He was remand…
Complaints From Residents Lead To 13 Arrests For 'Open-Air' Drug Dealing Complaints From Residents Lead To 13 Arrests For 'Open-Air' Drug Dealing
Complaints From Residents Lead To 13 Arrests For 'Open-Air' Drug Dealing After receiving numerous complaints from City of Newburgh residents regarding "open-air " drug dealing, more than 10 people were arrested during a special operation by local law enforcement. In response to the complaints, members of the City of Newburgh Police Department and Orange County District Attorney’s Office Task Force conducted a narcotics operation on Thursday to address the growing problem, officials said. The operation concentrated on the area of Carson Avenue and William Street, which is a block of South Junior High School. The following were charged with misdemeanor …
Duo Caught With Khat, Brass Knuckles After I-87 Traffic Stop Duo Caught With Khat, Brass Knuckles After I-87 Traffic Stop
Duo Caught With Khat, Brass Knuckles After I-87 Traffic Stop Two men are behind bars after are being busted with brass knuckles and more than 600 grams of Khat on I-87 in Orange County. New York State Police troopers stopped Samer Al-Ruhiami shortly after 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27 on the interstate in Woodbury for a vehicle and traffic violation.  During the course of the traffic stop, police said that Al-Ruhiami and his passenger, Mousa Naji “probable cause to search the vehicle and its occupants was established.” Police said that during the search of the vehicle, they were found to be in possession of brass knuckles and 619.4 grams of Khat, a…
Alleged Drug Dealer Apprehended In Fairfield County Bust Alleged Drug Dealer Apprehended In Fairfield County Bust
Alleged Drug Dealer Apprehended In Fairfield County Bust A weekslong investigation into a man allegedly dealing drugs out of his Fairfield County apartment led to the arrest of a Danbury man who police say was trafficking out of his home. Neil Hannequin was arrested by members of the Danbury Police Department’s Special Investigations Division on Tuesday, Aug. 28, following a citizen’s complaint about him selling drugs from his Coalpit Hill Road apartment. According to police, “investigators corroborated the complaints through different investigative techniques,” and a search warrant was issued to search Hannequin, 62, and his residence. Police s…
Man Caught With Two Loaded Handguns In Westchester Faces Felony Charge Man Caught With Two Loaded Handguns In Westchester Faces Felony Charge
Man Caught With Two Loaded Handguns In Westchester Faces Felony Charge A 51-year-old man caught with two loaded handguns during a traffic stop landed behind bars in Westchester. Jeffrey J. Colburn, of Port Orange, Fla., was arrested around 3:15 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 5 when New York State police stopped to help a disabled vehicle on I-95 in the village of Mamaroneck, said Trooper Michael P. Cassella.  While speaking with Colburn, the trooper found probable cause to search the vehicle and its occupants, he added. During the search, Colburn was found to be in possession of a loaded Glock Model 27, handgun, along with a loaded SCCY Model CPX-2 handgun. Also located d…
Suspect Nabbed After Claiming To Have Gun In Danbury Rite Aid Robbery Suspect Nabbed After Claiming To Have Gun In Danbury Rite Aid Robbery
Suspect Nabbed After Claiming To Have Gun In Danbury Rite Aid Robbery A self-described drug addict is facing a host of charges after allegedly threatening a Danbury pharmacist with a gun to get amphetamines. Thomas James Redmond, 22, was arrested on Sunday, July 29, Danbury Police Det. Lt. Mark Williams announced this week, following a brief investigation to an alleged robbery at Rite Aid on Mill Plain Road. Police said that Redmond, a Ridgefield resident, entered the store, claiming to have a gun, then forced a pharmacist to open a safe and took two bottles of amphetamines. The employees were able to offer responding police officers with a description of R…
Pine Plains Man Nabbed Passing Drugs To Inmate At Dutchess County Jail Pine Plains Man Nabbed Passing Drugs To Inmate At Dutchess County Jail
Pine Plains Man Nabbed Passing Drugs To Inmate At Dutchess County Jail A Pine Plains man was busted for passing drugs to an inmate at the Dutchess County Jail, according to the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office. Matthew S. Moore, 34, was visiting Jeremy M. Craft, 28, of Hyde Park when he was caught passing a controlled substance during the visit, said Capt. John Watterson. Moore was charged with promoting prison contraband and criminal sale of a controlled substance. Craft was charged with promoting prison contraband and criminal possession of a controlled substance, Watterson said. .After being processed Moore was arraigned before the City of Poughkeepsie Cou…
Danbury Man Busted With Two Pounds Of Pot Danbury Man Busted With Two Pounds Of Pot
Danbury Man Busted With Two Pounds Of Pot A Fairfield County man was busted with more than two pounds of marijuana following an investigation into complaints from residents of drug dealing in the area. Alberto Lantigua, 37, of Danbury, was arrested on Thursday for drug offenses, which stemmed from an investigation that began months earlier, said Danbury Police Department Lt. Mark Williams. The investigation was initiated after investigators received complaints from concerned citizens regarding Antigua’s illegal activity. Based on a further investigation, the department was able to receive search warrants for his home and his cell p…
Three Nabbed In Danbury Drug Dealing Bust Three Nabbed In Danbury Drug Dealing Bust
Three Nabbed In Danbury Drug Dealing Bust Danbury Police nabbed three men on a host of drug charges following a weeks-long investigation into drug sales throughout the Danbury area. The men, Raymond Newsome, 43, and Orlando Ellis, 27, both of Danbury, and Dylan Montana Griffing, 24, of New Milford, were arrested Thursday, May 24, following the investigation initiated after the Danbury Police Department received citizen's complaints regarding Ellis' illegal activity, said Lt. Mark Williams. During the investigation, investigators witnessed Ellis engage in several suspected drug deals, which led to the arrest of Griffing, Williams sa…
Alleged Drug Dealer Busted After Citizen Complaints In Danbury Alleged Drug Dealer Busted After Citizen Complaints In Danbury
Alleged Drug Dealer Busted After Citizen Complaints In Danbury Complaints from residents about drug dealing and illegal activity led to the arrest of a Waterbury man following an investigation, according to the Danbury Police Department. Aairon Ronearl Thompson, 34, was arrested Tuesday for drug and motor vehicle offenses, which stemmed from an investigation that began months earlier, said Det. Lt. Mark Williams. The investigation was initiated after investigators received citizen complaints regarding Thompson’s illegal activity. Based on a further investigation, which revealed activity consistent with drug trafficking, on May 2, the Superior Court iss…