Murder For Hire: Hartford Man Tried To Enlist Hitman Over 'Disrepect' In Drug Case, Feds Say Murder For Hire: Hartford Man Tried To Enlist Hitman Over 'Disrepect' In Drug Case, Feds Say
Murder For Hire: Hartford Man Tried To Enlist Hitman Over 'Disrepect' In Drug Case, Feds Say A Connecticut man is facing serious federal charges after authorities say he trafficked large amounts of deadly drugs into Vermont and tried to hire someone to commit murder, authorities said.  Tremaine Knight, 43, also known as “Brody,” of Hartford, was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of murder-for-hire and distribution of fentanyl, cocaine, and crack cocaine, the US Attorney for Rhode Island said. Federal investigators say Knight sold drugs during five undercover buys between February and March, including two deals in Brattleboro, Vermont. He allegedly brought drugs from …
Crack, Heroin, Meth: Major Drug Hauls Made In Peekskill Raids, 2 Arrested, Police Say Crack, Heroin, Meth: Major Drug Hauls Made In Peekskill Raids, 2 Arrested, Police Say
Crack, Heroin, Meth: Major Drug Hauls Made In Peekskill Raids, 2 Arrested, Police Say Two men were arrested in separate drug raids in Westchester after long-running investigations into narcotics sales, police announced.   On Monday, March 24, Peekskill Police Detectives, assisted by the Westchester County Police Narcotics Unit, executed a search warrant at a Main Street home, where they seized suspected crack cocaine and precursors used in the manufacturing of controlled substances, Peekskill Police announced on Monday, March 31.  The suspect, Michael Stokely of Peekskill, was taken into custody and charged with: Criminal possession of precursors of a contro…
Man Threatened Bus Driver With Hammer: Hoboken Police Man Threatened Bus Driver With Hammer: Hoboken Police
Man Threatened Bus Driver With Hammer: Hoboken Police A 43-year-old Hoboken man was arrested and charged with threatening a bus driver with a hammer on Wednesday, March 12, authorities said. That afternoon, Matthew Seriale was double parked on Clinton Street between First and Second Streets, a spokesperson for the Hoboken police said. When an NJ Transit bus tried to pass his vehicle, Serial grabbed a hammer from his car, walked toward the front door of the bus and waved the hammer at the bus driver while threatening to strike him in the head, police said. Serial was charged with terroristic threats, aggravated assault on a motorbus driver and …
Woman Arrested for DUI, Drug Possession Outside Ledyard High School: Police Woman Arrested for DUI, Drug Possession Outside Ledyard High School: Police
Woman Arrested for DUI, Drug Possession Outside Ledyard High School: Police A Connecticut woman was arrested after police say she was found intoxicated behind the wheel in the rear parking lot of Ledyard High School, where officers also discovered crack cocaine and drug paraphernalia. Melissa J. Brackett, 46, of Ledyard, is facing multiple charges, including possession of narcotics within 1,500 feet of a school, possession of drug paraphernalia, and driving under the influence, according to the Ledyard police.  Officers spotted a black GMC Envoy parked in the athletic field entrance lot of the high school at around 11:30 a.m. Monday, March 17. When they approa…
Drug Dealer Caught After SWAT Team Search At Poughkeepsie Apartment Drug Dealer Caught After SWAT Team Search At Poughkeepsie Apartment
Drug Dealer Caught After SWAT Team Search At Poughkeepsie Apartment A narcotics investigation led to the seizure of several grams of crack cocaine, over $1,500 in cash, and ammunition from a Dutchess County apartment, authorities announced.  Following community complaints about drug activity and quality-of-life concerns, the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department launched an investigation into alleged narcotics distribution at 120 Hudson Ave., Apt. 4C1, the department said on Friday, March 14.  On Thursday, March 13, detectives executed a search warrant at the apartment with assistance from the Poughkeepsie Joint SWAT Team. Inside, officers recove…
100+ MPH Chase Leads To Huge Drug Haul In Prince Frederick: Sheriff 100+ MPH Chase Leads To Huge Drug Haul In Prince Frederick: Sheriff
100+ MPH Chase Leads To Huge Drug Haul In Prince Frederick: Sheriff A high-speed chase topping 100 miles per hour ended in a major drug bust in Calvert County, where deputies found PCP, heroin, and crack cocaine stashed in a vehicle and on the suspects, authorities said. A deputy attempted to stop a vehicle speeding 82 mph in a 55-mph zone along Route 4 and Lower Marlboro Road in Huntingtown during an early morning patrol, according to the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office. Instead of stopping, the driver hit the gas, accelerating past 100 mph as deputies pursued the vehicle south through Prince Frederick.  Officers ultimately deployed stop sticks and p…
Crack Cocaine, Fentanyl, Gun Seized In Aberdeen Hotel Drug Bust: Police Crack Cocaine, Fentanyl, Gun Seized In Aberdeen Hotel Drug Bust: Police
Crack Cocaine, Fentanyl, Gun Seized In Aberdeen Hotel Drug Bust: Police A narcotics investigation at a hotel in Northern Maryland led to the seizure of drugs, cash, a loaded handgun, and the arrest of two men, authorities announced. Aberdeen Police executed nine search warrants at a hotel in the 700 block of West Bel Air Avenue following an extensive probe into alleged drug sales.  While executing the warrants, investigators arrested Darnell Mitchell, 40, and Riyad Carter, 21, in connection with the operation. The suspects face felony and misdemeanor drug charges, along with weapons charges. During the bust, officers seized: Over two ounces of suspecte…
Large Stash of Fentanyl, Crack Cocaine Found In I-87 Traffic Stop In Ramapo: Police Large Stash of Fentanyl, Crack Cocaine Found In I-87 Traffic Stop In Ramapo: Police
Large Stash of Fentanyl, Crack Cocaine Found In I-87 Traffic Stop In Ramapo: Police Two men transporting a large quantity of narcotics on Interstate 87 were busted during a traffic stop in Rockland County, authorities announced. The bust occurred on Friday, Feb. 28, when troopers stopped a 2019 Honda Pilot for a vehicle and traffic law violation in Ramapo, New York State Police announced on Saturday, March 1.  The driver, Robert Morales, 57, of Rensselaer, and his passenger, Irving Prado, 51, of the Bronx, were questioned at the scene when a K-9 officer alerted officers to possible drugs inside the vehicle, which led to a probable cause search, police said. Troopers …
Mom Admits To Using Crack Before Crashing Car With Baby Inside In East Hartford: Police Mom Admits To Using Crack Before Crashing Car With Baby Inside In East Hartford: Police
Mom Admits To Using Crack Before Crashing Car With Baby Inside In East Hartford: Police A routine traffic crash quickly turned into a serious criminal investigation when police say a local woman admitted to using crack cocaine before getting behind the wheel—with a toddler in the car. Elizabeth Burnham, 35, of East Hartford, faces a litany of charges following her arrest on Monday morning, Feb. 24, Connecticut State Police said.  Troopers responded to a two-car crash on the exit 58 off-ramp from I-84 around 10:15 a.m. They found Burnham had rear-ended another vehicle because she “was not able to stop in time,” according to authorities.  No injuries were reported at …
Mom Admits To Using Crack Before Crashing Car With Baby Inside In East Hartford: Police Mom Admits To Using Crack Before Crashing Car With Baby Inside In East Hartford: Police
Mom Admits To Using Crack Before Crashing Car With Baby Inside In East Hartford: Police A routine traffic crash quickly turned into a serious criminal investigation when police say a local woman admitted to using crack cocaine before getting into a crash — with a toddler in the car. Elizabeth Burnham, 35, of East Hartford faces several charges from the Monday morning, Feb. 24, arrest, Connecticut State Police said.  Connecticut State Police responded to a two-car crash on the Exit 58 off-ramp from I-84 eastbound around 10:15 a.m. When troopers arrived, they determined that  Burnham had rear-ended another vehicle because she “was not able to stop in time,” accord…
Fentanyl, Crack Cocaine Seized From Apartment In Poughkeepsie, 4 Nabbed: Police Fentanyl, Crack Cocaine Seized From Apartment In Poughkeepsie, 4 Nabbed: Police
Fentanyl, Crack Cocaine Seized From Apartment In Poughkeepsie, 4 Nabbed: Police A months-long drug investigation led to a raid at a Dutchess County apartment, where authorities seized suspected fentanyl, crack cocaine, and drug paraphernalia, police announced. A search warrant was executed on Friday, Feb. 21 at 26 Pershing Ave., Apartment No. 2 in Poughkeepsie by the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department following community complaints about drug activity and other quality-of-life concerns, authorities said. The search led to the seizure of:  Suspected fentanyl and crack cocaine; Packaging materials and scales; Drug paraphernalia; An unspecified amount of c…
Driver Hits 100 MPH In Frederick Pursuit; Illegal Immigrants Seized: Sheriff Driver Hits 100 MPH In Frederick Pursuit; Illegal Immigrants Seized: Sheriff
Driver Hits 100 MPH In Frederick Pursuit; Illegal Immigrants Seized: Sheriff A dangerous high-speed chase through Frederick and Montgomery counties ended with four suspects in custody, including two identified as being in the country illegally, authorities said. The incident unfolded around 9:20 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20, when Frederick County Sheriff’s Deputy First Class Roush spotted a suspicious white Nissan van near Route 85 and Grove Road.  The van attempted to evade police by veering onto a gravel path behind a shopping center, according to the Frederick County Sheriff's Office. After running the van’s tags and discovering it was stolen, deputies initiat…