Hackensack, Garfield PDs, Prosecutor's Detectives Derail Ex-Cons' Drug Delivery Service Hackensack, Garfield PDs, Prosecutor's Detectives Derail Ex-Cons' Drug Delivery Service
Hackensack, Garfield PDs, Prosecutor's Detectives Derail Ex-Cons' Drug Delivery Service Two repeat offenders – one of whom had been busted and soon after released from jail twice in the past month -- ran a drug delivery service to a “vast clientele” throughout Bergen County, said authorities who arrested them. City narcotics detectives teamed up with their colleagues at the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and the Garfield Police Department to nab Adebola O. Bamisile, 32, of Hackensack, and Joseph G. Williams, 30, of Garfield, Capt. Peter Busciglio said Friday. They found both heroin and crack, along with drug paraphernalia, and seized a BMW 750i, jewelry and an undisclosed a…
Accused Drug Dealer Facing Multiple Charges After Raid In Area Accused Drug Dealer Facing Multiple Charges After Raid In Area
Accused Drug Dealer Facing Multiple Charges After Raid In Area An accused drug dealer has been charged following a raid in Poughkeepsie, police say. Members of the New York State Police Violent Gang and Narcotics Enforcement Team (VGNET) say they carried out a search warrant issued by the City of Poughkeepsie Court on Friday, April 12. The warrant was allegedly executed at a residence on South Clinton Street by VGNET, Special Operations and Response Team and the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department. During the search, police recovered: Approximately 24.6 grams of cocaine Approximately 21.6 grams of crack-cocaine Approximately 1.3 grams of heroin P…
Police Seize Pounds Of Pot From Grow Operation In Area Home Police Seize Pounds Of Pot From Grow Operation In Area Home
Police Seize Pounds Of Pot From Grow Operation In Area Home A strong smell of marijuana in a neighborhood led to the arrest of a husband and wife who were allegedly running a marijuana grow operation out of their home. The discovery was made on Tuesday, June 18, when the Village of Goshen Police Department executed a search warrant at a residence on Duggan Lane, said Village of Goshen Police Chief James C. Watt.  As a result of the search, officers found more than 10 pounds of marijuana consisting of 15 mature plants, 45 small plants, 15 plants that were cut and being dried, vials of THC oil, quantities of harvested pot and gummy bears that wer…
Passaic Gang Shooting Near Grade School: Two Struck, Six Seized Passaic Gang Shooting Near Grade School: Two Struck, Six Seized
Passaic Gang Shooting Near Grade School: Two Struck, Six Seized Two victims were hospitalized and six suspects were in custody following a shooting Tuesday afternoon just steps from a Passaic elementary school where classes were in session, authorities said. Mayor Hector Lora said authorities believe rival gang members were involved in the 2 p.m. shooting on Monroe Street near Memorial Elementary School 11. There was no immediate word on the victims' conditions. School was in session at the time. Teachers and students reported hearing gunshots outside before the buildindg was locked down. Those taken into custody included both adults and juveniles, Lo…
Two Marijuana Grow Houses Raided In East Patchogue Two Marijuana Grow Houses Raided In East Patchogue
Two Marijuana Grow Houses Raided In East Patchogue Federal and local law enforcement descended on several Long Island residences including two East Patchogue homes as part of a larger operation targeting marijuana grow houses. The warrant raids took place early Wednesday, June 5, at homes on Woodside Avenue and one was executed at a residence on Mount Vernon Avenue, said the Suffolk County Police Department.  The search warrants were pertaining to ongoing narcotics investigations, and several arrests were made and search warrants executed, said Rachael Yong Yow, spokesperson for Homeland Security Investigations (ICE).&nb…
Norwalk Man Busted With Cocaine Following Stamford Tip Norwalk Man Busted With Cocaine Following Stamford Tip
Norwalk Man Busted With Cocaine Following Stamford Tip A Norwalk man was busted for drugs sales after Stamford Police received intel that he was allegedly coming to the area to make a drop. Caron Winston, 37, was arrested on Tuesday, May 21, after Stamford Police Narcotics and Organized Crime Unit received information that he would allegedly be traveling to Stamford to make a drop of cocaine, said Stamford Police Capt. Richard Conklin. Narc agents set-up surveillance on the location and when Winston arrived in a gray Nissan Altima, officers moved in, he said. When approached by officers, Winston held up his hands and told officers what they we…
Ex-NYPD Detective Sentenced To Prison For Obstructing Narcotics Investigation In Westchester Ex-NYPD Detective Sentenced To Prison For Obstructing Narcotics Investigation In Westchester
Ex-nypd Detective Sentenced To Prison For Obstructing Narcotics Investigation In Westchester A convicted corrupt former NYPD officer will spend time behind bars after obstructing an investigation into a Westchester drug deal whom he also temporarily ran an illegal sports betting business. Brooklyn resident Saed Rabah, 46, has been sentenced to two years in prison in White Plains federal court for knowingly providing misinformation to a federal law enforcement officer to obstruct a drug investigation into an alleged Yonkers dealer. U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman announced the sentence on Friday, which also carries a year of supervised release and a $10,000 forfeiture. The alleged dr…
Accused Dealer Caught With 50 Decks Of Heroin In Drug Raid, Police Say Accused Dealer Caught With 50 Decks Of Heroin In Drug Raid, Police Say
Accused Dealer Caught With 50 Decks Of Heroin In Drug Raid, Police Say A 47-year-old accused drug dealer is behind bars after state police say they found 50 decks of heroin during a raid in the area. An investigation conducted by Troop K  Violent Gang and Narcotics Enforcement Team (VGNET) led to the issuance of a search warrant granted by the town of Dover Court for a basement apartment on Mill Street in the town of Dover.  Execution of the warrant on Friday, April 26 found Brian K. Lashomb was in possession of the heroin decks of heroin, and he was subsequently arrested, state police said. Lashomb was charged with criminal possession of a control…
Accused Drug Dealer Nabbed In Beacon Raid Accused Drug Dealer Nabbed In Beacon Raid
Accused Drug Dealer Nabbed In Beacon Raid An accused drug dealer has been arrested after a raid in Beacon, according to police. The Dutchess County Drug Task Force allegedly executed a search warrant at 906 Wolcott Avenue in the City of Beacon on Thursday, April 25. Police say the warrant was the result of an investigation surrounding the sales of narcotics that were allegedly taking place near the area. The warrant was carried out without incident, police say. It resulted in the discovery of more than an ounce of cocaine, more than $1,000 in cash, various packaging materials and scales, according to police. After the search, pol…
Man Sentenced For Trafficking Fentanyl On I-95 Man Sentenced For Trafficking Fentanyl On I-95
Man Sentenced For Trafficking Fentanyl On I-95 A man busted trafficking a kilogram of fentanyl by Connecticut State Police on I-95 will spend more than two years behind bars. Alcides Alba-Gomez, of Providence, was sentenced in Bridgeport district court to 30 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release after pleading guilty to one count of possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl earlier this year. U.S. Attorney John Durham said that on Sept. 13, 2017, Alba-Gomez and his cohort Gabri Javier Delapaz traveled from Rhode Island to New York to pick up drugs from their supplier. While on their way …
Paterson PD: Trio Busted With 8,900 Heroin Bags, $4,117 In Drug Cash Paterson PD: Trio Busted With 8,900 Heroin Bags, $4,117 In Drug Cash
Paterson PD: Trio Busted With 8,900 Heroin Bags, $4,117 In Drug Cash Paterson police seized 8,900 heroin folds and $4,117 in proceeds while arresting two city residents and one from Pennsylvania on Wednesday, authorities said.  At roughly a gram of heroin per envelope, that's nearly 20 pounds of the drug. City detectives were conducting an investigation when they busted the trio while seizing the smack and cash. Those charged: Don Gonzalez, 29, of Paterson; Jocquice Timmons, 24, of Paterson; Veronica Keeley, 37, of Stroudsburg, PA (formerly of New Milford).
Paterson Police Take Councilman Into Custody For Violating Wife's Restraining Order Paterson Police Take Councilman Into Custody For Violating Wife's Restraining Order
Paterson Police Take Councilman Into Custody For Violating Wife's Restraining Order Paterson Councilman Luis Velez was taken into custody outside Tuesday night's City Council meeting by authorities who said he violated a restraining order obtained by his wife, according to several reports. Velez, who represents the 5th Ward, reportedly was issued a summons and released after being accused of threatening his wife, Evelyn Sanchez, during a phone call with another person. The couple has dueled publicly, with each accusing the other of domestic violence. Velez "got another woman," Sanchez posted on Facebook. "I found a text." The fourth-degree disorderly charges don't affect…