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Warrant Search Leads To Drug Charges For Area Man Warrant Search Leads To Drug Charges For Area Man
Warrant Search Leads To Drug Charges For Area Man A 32-year-old man is facing drug charges after a search warrant was carried out at his residence, according to police. New York State Police Investigators in Orange County worked alongside the Village of Goshen Police to execute a search warrant at the residence of Frankie Velilla, 32, of Goshen on Thursday, Aug. 22. Velilla was arrested after police say he was found to be in possession of cocaine and marijuana. Velilla was charged with two counts of third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, Class B felonies, and fifth-degree criminal possession of marijuana, a Class B mi…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
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…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Rockland Man Busted In Shakedown Gets Eight-Year Sentence For Separate Drug Charge Rockland Man Busted In Shakedown Gets Eight-Year Sentence For Separate Drug Charge
Rockland Man Busted In Shakedown Gets Eight-Year Sentence For Separate Drug Charge A 39-year-old Rockland man who was busted earlier this year during a major drug trafficking take-down that included FBI, DEA and local officials, has been sentenced to eight years in prison. Kenneth Nunez, of Spring Valley, was sentenced by Orange County Court Judge Craig Stephen Brown after pleading guilty to criminal possession of a controlled substance, said the Orange County District Attorney's Office. In addition to the eight years in prison, Nunez was also sentenced to five years post-release supervision, in connection with the enforcement action dubbed “Operation Bread, Whi…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Fishkill 23-Year-Old Caught With Heroin, Cocaine In Putnam, Sheriff Says Fishkill 23-Year-Old Caught With Heroin, Cocaine In Putnam, Sheriff Says
Fishkill 23-Year-Old Caught With Heroin, Cocaine In Putnam, Sheriff Says A Fishkill man has been charged after he was caught with heroin and cocaine in Putnam, according to a report from the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office. Putnam County Sheriff Robert Langley Jr. states that a deputy from the department observed suspicious activity between a male and a female at Putnam Plaza in the area of New York Sports Club in the Town of Carmel on Thursday, June 20. Further investigation revealed that the man, identified as Nickolas Snowden-Decola, 23, of Fishkill, was in possession of heroin, cocaine and hypodermic needles that he did not have a prescription for, according …

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Five Nabbed With Heroin, Guns During Newburgh Bust Five Nabbed With Heroin, Guns During Newburgh Bust
Five Nabbed With Heroin, Guns During Newburgh Bust A months-long investigation into the sale of narcotics in the Liberty Street area of the City of Newburgh has led to the arrest of five people and the seizure of a large amount of heroin, handguns, and cocaine.  Abimael Bruno, 37; Samir Lantigua, 25; Alex Santos-Martinez, 29; Micaela Sanabria, 34, and Christine Guzman, 26, of all of the City of New Newburgh, were arrested on Thursday, May 16, following a search the basement and second-floor apartments at 508 Liberty St., said City of Newburgh Police Det. Sgt.  Joseph Rutigliano. The search by members of the police department,…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Woman Nabbed On Violation Of Probation, Possession Of Drugs Woman Nabbed On Violation Of Probation, Possession Of Drugs
Woman Nabbed On Violation Of Probation, Possession Of Drugs A 29-year-old woman who allegedly violated her probation was busted with cocaine and other drugs following an investigation into her whereabouts. Lauren Soto, of the town of Wallkill, was arrested on April 25, by investigators with the Orange County Sheriff's Office, and the Orange County Probation Office when located at her place of employment after violating the rules of her probation, said Orange County Sheriff's Office Capt. Paul Arteta. Soto was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance.  Following her arrest, a quantity of cocaine and Percocet were recovered fro…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Former Firefighter Admits To Role In Major Drug-Ring Case In Area Former Firefighter Admits To Role In Major Drug-Ring Case In Area
Former Firefighter Admits To Role In Major Drug-Ring Case In Area A former volunteer firefighter in the area has admitted to his role in a conspiracy to sell prescription pills and cocaine. Middletown resident Robert Dunham, 46, a former firefighter in Mechanicstown in Orange County, pleaded guilty on Thursday, April 25 to first-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance and conspiracy, both felonies. He reportedly also admitted to his role in selling and distributing cocaine. In February, police arrested nearly two dozen suspects that involved two separate conspiracies, one of which primarily involved members of “outlaw” motorcycle clubs traffic…

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by Zak Failla
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Five Charged In Westchester With Drug Trafficking Five Charged In Westchester With Drug Trafficking
Five Charged In Westchester With Drug Trafficking Five men have been charged in White Plains federal court and will face life in prison for allegedly trafficking cocaine in the Hudson Valley. U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman announced the unsealing of an indictment charging Ronald “Solo” Miller, Jason Paradies, Frank “Nitty” Nesbit, Corey Webb, and Kiyon Webb with the distribution of cocaine and cocaine base throughout the Southern District of New York. All five men were taken into federal custody on Wednesday, April 10 and Thursday, April 11 and presented in White Plains federal court. The indictment alleges that between 2016 through Octobe…

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by Zak Failla
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Former Middletown Fire Lieutenant Admits To Being A Major Drug Trafficker Former Middletown Fire Lieutenant Admits To Being A Major Drug Trafficker
Former Middletown Fire Lieutenant Admits To Being A Major Drug Trafficker A former Middletown Fire Department lieutenant faces up to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty for his part in a drug operation ring that trafficked in fentanyl, cocaine and other drugs throughout Orange and Rockland County. Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced Monday, April 8, that Paul Smith, 48, of Deerpark, who had been a paid lieutenant with the City of Middletown Fire Department at the time of his arrest on Feb. 5, pleaded guilty to operating as a major trafficker and conspiracy. Smith was part of a large group that involved two separate conspiracies, o…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Mexican National Admits To Drug Trafficking, Immigration Offenses In Fairfield County Mexican National Admits To Drug Trafficking, Immigration Offenses In Fairfield County
Mexican National Admits To Drug Trafficking, Immigration Offenses In Fairfield County A Mexican national who repeatedly illegally entered the country has admitted to his role in trafficking methamphetamine and other drugs from New York to Connecticut. Rafael Lopez-Macias, a citizen of Mexico last known to reside in Norwalk, has pleaded guilty in Bridgeport district court to narcotics trafficking and immigration offenses, U.S. Attorney John Durham announced. In June 1998, Lopez-Macias was convicted in California on charges that included cocaine trafficking, Durham said. In February 2001, he was deported to Mexico. Lopez-Macias proceeded to illegally reenter the country i…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Stony Point Man, 27, Caught With Cocaine After Tappan Traffic Stop, Police Say Stony Point Man, 27, Caught With Cocaine After Tappan Traffic Stop, Police Say
Stony Point Man, 27, Caught With Cocaine After Tappan Traffic Stop, Police Say A 27-year-old man from Stony Point is facing charges after a Tappan traffic stop led to the discovery of cocaine, police say. Orangetown Police initiated a traffic stop after observing a driver commit an infraction on Autumn Drive in Tappan Thursday, March 21 around 2:45 a.m. Further investigation revealed that the driver, identified as Luis Herrera, was allegedly operating the vehicle with a suspended license. Herrera was also found to be in possession of a quantity of cocaine, police say. Herrera was arrested and transported to Orangetown Police Headquarters. He was charged with: Thir…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Duo Caught With Cocaine After I-87 Traffic Stop Duo Caught With Cocaine After I-87 Traffic Stop
Duo Caught With Cocaine After I-87 Traffic Stop A man and woman are facing charges after a traffic stop on I-87 led to the discovery of cocaine, police say. New York State Police stopped a vehicle on I-87 for a series of vehicle and traffic violations on Saturday, March 2 around 4 p.m. in Woodbury. During the interview with the driver, identified as 37-year-old Vikky Alcantar of Newburgh, officers established probable cause to conduct a search. During the search, Alcantar was found to be in possession of about 6 grams of cocaine. An additional 7 grams were found in the vehicle as well. Police say the vehicle’s passenger was a New York …

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by Valerie Musson