Millions Of Dollars Worth Of Fentanyl, Opiates, Seized In Massive Westchester Bust Millions Of Dollars Worth Of Fentanyl, Opiates, Seized In Massive Westchester Bust
Millions Of Dollars Worth Of Fentanyl, Opiates, Seized In Massive Westchester Bust Several million dollars worth of fentanyl and other drugs are off the streets following a massive Drug Enforcement Agency bust in the Hudson Valley. A joint investigation by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) New York Drug Enforcement Task Force (NYDETF), New Jersey State Police, and the Westchester District Attorney’s Office led to the seizure of millions of dollars worth of opiates and other narcotics, including alleged fentanyl in Mount Vernon. Westchester County District Attorney Mimi Rocah announced that in total, approximately 25,000 pills alleged to be fentanyl, many ma…
NY Duo Nabbed With 100 Pounds Of Cocaine Stamped With Nickname Of Sports Star, Authorities Say NY Duo Nabbed With 100 Pounds Of Cocaine Stamped With Nickname Of Sports Star, Authorities Say
NY Duo Nabbed With 100 Pounds Of Cocaine Stamped With Nickname Of Sports Star, Authorities Say Two New York men were allegedly busted with more than 100 pounds of cocaine stamped with the nickname of a world-renowned professional athlete during an investigation by the DEA and the New York Special Narcotics Prosecutor's Office. Christopher Jone, and Wykim Williams, both age 43 from New York City, were arrested on Monday, March 29, following warrant raids on a seventh-floor apartment in Queens, said Bridget G. Brennan, Special Narcotics Prosecutor. During the raids, investigators and agents recovered one loaded handgun, and more than $200,000, in addition to seizing the 50 kilograms o…
Man Driving Under Influenced Of Drugs Nabbed With Cocaine During Traffic Stop, Police Say Man Driving Under Influenced Of Drugs Nabbed With Cocaine During Traffic Stop, Police Say
Man Driving Under Influenced Of Drugs Nabbed With Cocaine During Traffic Stop, Police Say A 33-year-old man has been arrested for alleged possession of a large quantity of cocaine and driving while under the influence of drugs. Brandon L. Richardson, of Poughkeepsie, was arrested around 11:15 p.m., on Friday, March 19, following a traffic stop in the Town of Poughkeepsie, said Town of Poughkeepsie Police Captain Michael O’Dowd.  According to O'Dowd, Richardson was stopped in the area of Manchester Road in the Town of Poughkto the Traffic Division, conducted a traffic stop in the area of Manchester Road.  An investigation found that Richardson was driving under th…
30-Year-Old Accused Of Operating Drug Factory In Area, Police Say 30-Year-Old Accused Of Operating Drug Factory In Area, Police Say
30-Year-Old Accused Of Operating Drug Factory In Area, Police Say An area man was charged with operating a drug factory following a warrant search of his home in which more than 10,000 packs of heroin were allegedly seized. Orange County resident Richard McInturff was arrested on Thursday, March 18, by the Port Jervis Police and the Orange County Sheriff's Office Special Operations Group. After a search of the residence, Port Jervis PD Chief William Worden said detectives recovered the following property: 27 ounces of suspected heroin packaged for sale (7,658 packets) $2,000 in cash Digital Scale In addition, another 3,500 packets of suspected heroin w…
Woman Arrested For Driving While High In Area, Having Stolen Credit Cards, Police Say Woman Arrested For Driving While High In Area, Having Stolen Credit Cards, Police Say
Woman Arrested For Driving While High In Area, Having Stolen Credit Cards, Police Say An area woman is behind bars after police found that she was allegedly driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol and in possession of several stolen credit cards. Destiny S. Pettway, age 30, of Newburgh, was arrested on Tuesday, Jan. 26, by New York State Police after troopers responded to a report of a sick person on I-87 in the town of Bethlehem, said Trooper Tara McCormick. According to McCormick, while interviewing Pettaway, troopers determined that she was intoxicated and in possession of drugs, as well as several stolen credit cards. A probable cause search of the vehicle resul…
Man Busted With Cocaine Following Foot Pursuit, Police Say Man Busted With Cocaine Following Foot Pursuit, Police Say
Man Busted With Cocaine Following Foot Pursuit, Police Say An area man was arrested for drug trafficking after police received numerous complaints from residents. Connie Boykin, age 49, of the City of Newburgh, was arrested around 7:40 p.m., Friday, Jan. 22, when City of Newburgh officers were patrolling the area of the Broadway and Lutheran corridor in response to numerous citizen complaints referencing open-air drug trafficking, said Lieutenant Joseph Burns. Officers observed a crowd on the corner of Broadway and Lutheran and witnessed a narcotics transaction initiated by a tall Black male wearing a tan jacket, Burns said. Officer…
State Police Issue Alert For Man Wanted In Hudson Valley State Police Issue Alert For Man Wanted In Hudson Valley
State Police Issue Alert For Man Wanted In Hudson Valley A man is wanted by state police for allegedly selling heroin and fentanyl.  Jemadar A. Thrasher, 31, has reportedly been notified telephonically that a warrant is out for his arrest, but has not cooperated according to troopers. He is facing third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance charge. Police said Thrasher has ties to the city of Poughkeepsie and last resided in the Cambria Heights area of Queens. He stands at 5-foot-9, weighs 170 has black hair and brown eyes.  Those with knowledge of Thrasher's where…
Area Man Faces Five Felony Charges After Drug Bust In Area Area Man Faces Five Felony Charges After Drug Bust In Area
Area Man Faces Five Felony Charges After Drug Bust In Area A Hudson Valley man is facing a host of charges after allegedly being busted with nearly a half-pound of cocaine and drug paraphernalia. Following a lengthy investigation into the sale of drugs in the area, officers arrested Town of Poughkeepsie resident Francisco Andrades, 54, on the Taconic State Parkway in East Fishkill on Monday, Oct. 19. A subsequent search warrant was executed by members of the Dutchess County Drug Task Force at Andrades’ Inwood Avenue home following his arrest, authorities said, at which point investigators seized more than six ounces of cocaine, scales, and packagin…
Area Man, 25, Faces Drug Trafficking, Firearms Offenses Area Man, 25, Faces Drug Trafficking, Firearms Offenses
Area Man, 25, Faces Drug Trafficking, Firearms Offenses An ex-convict wanted for missing mandated sessions with his parole officer was apprehended by police after they recovered a backpack he tossed aside, filled with an illegal firearm and "large quantity" of narcotics, while he was pursued by law enforcement, police said.  Police said a City of Newburgh detective allegedly spotted Alberto Rivera, of Newburgh, 25, who the detective knew was wanted by authorities, riding a bicycle on Broadway on Friday, Oct. 1 at approximately 1:25 p.m.  When the detective stopped his vehicle in Rivera's path, police said, the wanted man fled the scene…
Man Arrested For Crack Cocaine Sales In Area Man Arrested For Crack Cocaine Sales In Area
Man Arrested For Crack Cocaine Sales In Area A 67-year-old Ulster County man was arrested for selling crack cocaine, according to police. The Kingston Police Department's Special Investigations Unit and members of New York State Police had reportedly suspected Gregory Moultrie of selling crack cocaine from his home on Spring Street for a period of time and concluded their investigation on Thursday, Sept. 30.  Officers from the unit stopped Moultrie's car that day at approximately 10:30 a.m. in the area of 9W and Spring Street and took him into custody without incident, police said.  Moultrie accrued a slew of drug-related c…
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…
Seven Charged In Hudson Valley Drug Trafficking Bust Seven Charged In Hudson Valley Drug Trafficking Bust
Seven Charged In Hudson Valley Drug Trafficking Bust A yearlong investigation into drug trafficking in the Hudson Valley led to the arrests of three alleged traffickers and four others who are facing a host of charges. In January last year, the Ulster County Regional Gang Enforcement Narcotics Team, Homeland Security, the Department of Justice and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms launched an investigation into a cocaine trafficking ring in Saugerties. During “Operation Co-Co,” investigators identified Saugerties residents Russell Neglia, 25, and Roger Hummer II, 38, as the kingpins, who were receiving cocaine from Teaneck, N.J. reside…