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Guns, Drugs Sold From Food Truck: Another Hudson Valley Trafficking Ring Member Gets Jail Time
Another member of a major firearms and narcotics trafficking operation in Orange County will see prison time, marking the latest sentencing in an extensive law enforcement crackdown.
Russell Knight, 46, of Newburgh, was sentenced in Orange County Court on Monday, March 3, to five to ten years in state prison, followed by three years of post-release supervision in connection with Operation Hot Lunch," a large-scale investigation into gun and drug trafficking in Orange County, according to Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler.
The sweeping law enforcement probe le…
Drug Raid: Fentanyl, Cocaine, Cash Seized From Poughkeepsie Pair, DA Says
A major drug bust in Dutchess County led to the arrests of two alleged high-level narcotics dealers after coordinated raids in Poughkeepsie, authorities announced.
The Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force executed simultaneous search warrants on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at a residence on Marshall Street and the Poughkeepsie Commons Apartment Complex, the DA's office announced Tuesday, Feb. 18. The operation resulted in the seizure of large quantities of cocaine, crack cocaine, fentanyl, packaging materials, scales, U.S. currency, and two vehicles, officials said.
Th…
Hudson Valley Man Charged With Fentanyl, Cocaine Charges Following Investigation
An Ulster County man has been indicted on multiple felony drug charges following an extensive investigation into narcotics sales in the City of Kingston.
According to Capt. Joe Sciutto of the Ulster County Sheriff's Office, the investigation, carried out by the Ulster Regional Gang Enforcement Narcotics Team (URGENT), identified Ontario S. Johnson, age 27, of Kingston, as a key figure responsible for selling fentanyl, cocaine, and crack cocaine in the area.
On Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, the Ulster County District Attorney’s Office presented the case to an Ulster County grand jury, which…
Massive Drug Trafficking Network Dismantled In Hudson Valley, 7 Arrested
A major drug trafficking network responsible for distributing cocaine and counterfeit oxycodone pills laced with fentanyl throughout the Hudson Valley has been dismantled, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced.
Seven individuals, including network leaders, were busted Friday, Jan. 10, following a yearlong investigation led by the Attorney General’s Organized Crime Task Force and the New York State Police Special Investigations Unit.
Authorities seized over 10,500 fentanyl-laced pills worth $75,000, more than eight kilograms of cocaine valued at $200,000, three firearms, in…
Fentanyl, Cocaine Dealer Nabbed In Hudson Valley Following Investigation: Police
After months of investigation, the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force has charged a 23-year-old woman for allegedly selling fentanyl and cocaine.
Najey Green, age 23, of Poughkeepsie, was arrested on Thursday, Jan. 9, after police received complaints of drug activity in the area.
According to Det. Sgt. Adam Harris of the task force, agents purchased fentanyl and cocaine from Green at several locations throughout Poughkeepsie.
On January 9, 2025, Drug Task Force agents, with assistance from the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Services Unit (SWAT), lo…
Cocaine, Firearm Seized As Agents Uncover Secret Drug Dealing Den, Dutchess DA Says
A Poughkeepsie man wanted in connection with a significant drug bust in East Fishkill has been arrested following a community tip, authorities announced.
Michael S. Birney, 32, was taken into custody on Sunday, Jan. 5, after Drug Task Force Agents located him near Hooker Avenue and South Hamilton Street. Birney was arrested without incident, according to the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office.
Birney's arrest comes nearly a month after those of Stephen Bai and Angela Martinez, as previously reported by Daily Voice.
Birney had been under investigation by the Drug Task Force, wh…
3 Pounds Of Cocaine, Heroin, Stolen Loaded Gun Seized In NY State Thruway Traffic Stop: Cops
A Bronx man is behind bars after New York State Troopers say he was caught with a stolen gun and a staggering amount of drugs during a traffic stop on I-87 (the NY State Thruway).
The arrest happened on Wednesday, Dec. 18, around 1 p.m., when Troop T Troopers from SP Tarrytown pulled over a 2018 Nissan Rogue for vehicle and traffic law violations in Greenburgh (Westchester), police said.
The driver, identified as 27-year-old Maximilian X. Blevins, was in possession of a stolen loaded SCCY Industries 9mm firearm from North Carolina, along with a large quantity of illegal drugs, police said. …
Hudson Valley Dealer Nabbed Selling Fentanyl, Other Drugs, Police Say
An alleged Hudson Valley drug dealer was busted by a drug task force following an investigation, and making "buys."
Dutchess County resident Haitham A. Dasan, age 48, of Poughkeepsie was picked up by the District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force on Thursday, Nov. 1 in an of Poughkeepse known as the "South Side."
According to Det. Sgt. Adam Harris with the task force, agents have been investigating the sale of narcotics and other drugs in the area, specifically the sale of fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine (crystal meth).
Drug Task Force Agents identified the dea…
Duo Caught With Heroin, Cocaine, Pills In Hudson Valley After Complaint From Resident
Two people, including a Fairfield County resident, face charges after they were caught with heroin, cocaine, and prescription medication in the Hudson Valley during a suspected drug deal, police said.
The arrests resulted from an incident in Putnam County on Thursday, Oct. 17 just before 10:30 p.m., when a caller told the Putnam County Sheriff's Office that drugs were possibly being sold from a car within the village of Brewster.
Sheriff's deputies responded to the location and found 52-year-old Michael Flynn of Brookfield, Connecticut in possession of heroin and cocaine that he alleg…
Rockland County Drug Dealer Nabbed With 2 Kilos Of Cocaine By Drug Task Force, Police Say
An alleged Hudson Valley drug dealer was nabbed with two kilos of cocaine and heroin during a bust by an area Drug Task Force.
Rockland County resident Darryl Wright, age 41, of Pearl River, was charged on Thursday, Oct. 24, with criminal possession of a controlled substance, said Rockland County District Attorney Thomas Walsh.
According to Walsh, the bust came following a six-month investigation into narcotics sales in the Town of Orangetown.
On Wednesday, Oct. 23, task force agents and the Orangetown Police Department searched Wright's Pearl River home, which resulted in the seizur…
Hudson Valley Dealer Nabbed With Fentanyl, Ghost Gun, Police Say
An alleged Hudson Valley fentanyl and cocaine dealer was busted with drugs and a ghost gun during a warrant search of his home.
Dutchess County resident George Cintron, age 37, of Beacon, was arrested on Thursday, Oct. 17, by members of the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force,
According to Det. Sgt. Adam Harris of the task force, Cintron, had been the subject of an investigation into sales of cocaine and fentanyl in the city of Beacon.
A court-ordered warrant search of his home located more than 16 ounces of fentanyl, cocaine, ecstasy, and an illegal ghost gun, Harri…
Hudson Valley Drug Trafficker Admits Guilt, Faces 13 Years In Prison
A major Hudson Valley drug trafficker pleaded guilty to selling drugs and is expected to spend up to 13 years in prison.
Orang County resident Andrew Mitchell, aka "Loc," age 49, of Chester, pleaded on Friday, Sept. 27.
According to Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler, Mitchell was arrested as a result of an over four-month-long investigation designed to disrupt major narcotics trafficking in the City of Port Jervis and surrounding areas, including Pike County, Pennsylvania.
The investigation, dubbed “Operation Final Blow,” resulted in the seizure o…
