Reading Man Busted With Drugs, Guns, 'Numerous Paraphernalia Items': Berks DA Reading Man Busted With Drugs, Guns, 'Numerous Paraphernalia Items': Berks DA
Reading Man Busted With Drugs, Guns, 'Numerous Paraphernalia Items': Berks DA A Reading man targeted in a drug bust was found with guns, various drugs, and numerous items of drug paraphernalia, authorities said. Allah Jamal Johnson, 38, of 1501 Perkiomen Avenue, was arrested outside of his residence on Wednesday, Oct. 23 after authorities executed a search warrant, according to the Berks County District Attorney's Office. An investigation by the Berks County Drug Task Force into Johnson began in August, resulting in a search warrant for his home and his vehicle, a white Buick Regal. During the search, investigators found: One Smith and Wesson 9mm pistol with an ob…
4.25 Lbs Of Heroin Seized In Traffic Stop Leads To 4 Arrests In Central PA 4.25 Lbs Of Heroin Seized In Traffic Stop Leads To 4 Arrests In Central PA
4.25 Lbs Of Heroin Seized In Traffic Stop Leads To 4 Arrests In Central PA Four people have been arrested after 4.25 pounds of heroin were found in their vehicle during a traffic stop early on Wednesday,  Oct. 23, Lower Paxton Township police announced. Raydi Fabian-Lizardo, Joel Junes, Sandra Severino, and Demetrius Torres have been arrested after a traffic stop turned into a massive drug bust. The traffic stop happened in the 5000 block of Jonestown Road around 12:45 a.m., the police detailed in the release. "During the traffic stop, indicators of criminal activity were observed," the police said. The group gave consent for police to search the vehicle an…
Pellet Gun Assault Leads To Drug, Weapon Bust In Glen Burnie, Police Say Pellet Gun Assault Leads To Drug, Weapon Bust In Glen Burnie, Police Say
Pellet Gun Assault Leads To Drug, Weapon Bust In Glen Burnie, Police Say Five people were apprehended on Tuesday night following a series of unfortunate events that began with an assault involving a pellet gun and ended with a drug bust in an Anne Arundel County apartment, police say. Officers were called to the 100 block of Faywood Court in Glen Burnie shortly before 11 p.m. on Oct. 8 to investigate a reported assault that would ultimately lead to the arrests of five people for various offenses. Those arrested:  Jeremy Oliver, 36; Antoine Darnell Artis, 56; Whitney Ann Holland, 35; Milton Arthur Williams, 55; Lauryn Nicole Acosta, 37. According to police…
Routine Traffic Stop Turns Up Drugs, Cash In Lower Moreland, Police Say Routine Traffic Stop Turns Up Drugs, Cash In Lower Moreland, Police Say
Routine Traffic Stop Turns Up Drugs, Cash In Lower Moreland, Police Say A routine traffic stop in Montgomery County led to a major drug bust, according to police. Lower Moreland officers were patrolling Welsh Road when they saw a silver Infiniti sedan, heading east with a wrongfully attached license plate on it around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, police said in a release.  The vehicle was occupied by two males, among them, passenger James Nogeuras Jr., police said. Nogeuras was charged with possession with intent to deliver and intentional possession of a controlled substance.
Crystal Meth, Heroin, Fentanyl Seized From Westminster Man During Traffic Stop, Sheriff Says Crystal Meth, Heroin, Fentanyl Seized From Westminster Man During Traffic Stop, Sheriff Says
Crystal Meth, Heroin, Fentanyl Seized From Westminster Man During Traffic Stop, Sheriff Says What started as a routine traffic stop for a driver in Carroll County led to a man behind bars following a big drug bust, according to the sheriff's office. Westminster resident Spencer Lee Leckron, Jr., 34, is facing a host of charges following a proactive stop conducted by deputies of a 2016 Nissan Rogue making an unsafe lane change. A spokesperson from the Carroll County Sheriff's Office said that late last week, deputies on patrol stopped Leckron in the area of Route 140 and Cranberry Road, and a subsequent search by a police K9 determined that there were drugs inside the vehi…
Easton Man Among 3 Busted In Undercover Fentanyl Sting: Police Easton Man Among 3 Busted In Undercover Fentanyl Sting: Police
Easton Man Among 3 Busted In Undercover Fentanyl Sting: Police An undercover drug bust led to the arrest of one man from Pennsylvania, and two from New Jersey for dealing fentanyl, authorities said. The Palmer Township's Crime Reduction Unit initiated an undercover investigation that resulted in the seizure of 502 suspected fentanyl pills and a handgun, police said in a press statement released on Friday, Sept. 20. Arrested and charged on Thursday, Sept. 19 according to police and court records were: Nazir Santos Jimenez, 21, of Easton, was charged with conspiracy to manufacture, deliver or possess with intent to manufacture or deliver; conspira…
Seven People Sold Heroin, Cocaine, Pills In Atlantic City: Police Seven People Sold Heroin, Cocaine, Pills In Atlantic City: Police
Seven People Sold Heroin, Cocaine, Pills In Atlantic City: Police Seven people were arrested in a drug bust in Atlantic City, authorities said. Atlantic City police investigated drug dealing happening between the 2500 and 3000 blocks of Pacific Avenue, the department said in a news release on Friday, Sept. 6.  Officers executed three search warrants in the area on Tuesday, Sept. 3. Police seized more than 55 grams of cocaine, 62 individual bags of heroin, prescription pills, and items used to sell drugs. Two people from Philadelphia were among those arrested: Mikelle Jones and Kareem Singletary. Police also arrested three pe…
30 Pounds Of Weed, Edibles Taken Off Maryland Streets During Massive Bust: Police 30 Pounds Of Weed, Edibles Taken Off Maryland Streets During Massive Bust: Police
30 Pounds Of Weed, Edibles Taken Off Maryland Streets During Massive Bust: Police Police in Baltimore executed a massive bust that led to the recovery of upwards of 30 pounds of pot products, officials say. Three men were taken into custody on Saturday afternoon when members of the Baltimore Police Department's executed a search and seizure warrant in the 700 block of East Preston Street. The bust happened at around 2 p.m. on June 8. According to police, detectives recovered approximately 15 pounds of cannabis, 15 pounds of cannabis gummies/edibles, a Glock 43 9mm handgun with one live round in the chamber, and four rounds in the magazine, as well as an undisclosed…
Undercover Cops Bust Crack Dealer In Quarryville, Police Say Undercover Cops Bust Crack Dealer In Quarryville, Police Say
Undercover Cops Bust Crack Dealer In Quarryville, Police Say A Quarryville man has been charged following an undercover drug bust, the police announced on Thursday afternoon.  Jesus Samuel Torres Jr., 20 of the 100 block of East State Street, was arrested following a warranted search of his apartment at 6:10 a.m. on June 6, according to a release by the Quaryville police.   Leading up to the search the department says it "conducted undercover narcotic purchases as well as surveillance of the suspect's apartment." The search "yielded 3.5 grams of 'Crack' Cocaine, approximately 2 pounds of Marijuana, digital scales, packaging material, …
Man, Woman Busted With Drugs, Guns, Cash During Search In Maryland: Police Man, Woman Busted With Drugs, Guns, Cash During Search In Maryland: Police
Man, Woman Busted With Drugs, Guns, Cash During Search In Maryland: Police Thousands of dollars worth of drugs are off the streets after police in Anne Arundel County made a large bust that led to the arrests of a man and woman, officials say. Jayson Steven Jones, 46, of Baltimore, and Glen Burnie resident Kayla McCaslin, 25, are both facing charges following an investigation into a man wanted for drug and weapon offenses. Shortly before 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, detectives from the Anne Arundel County Police Department were in the area of Southbridge Drive and South Hampton Road in Glen Burnie looking for a person that had an open warrant.  Police sa…
Drugs, Weapons, $28K Seized During Bust In Maryland, Police Say Drugs, Weapons, $28K Seized During Bust In Maryland, Police Say
Drugs, Weapons, $28K Seized During Bust In Maryland, Police Say Police seized various drugs, weapons, and more than $28,000 in cash during a recent bust in Maryland, leading to charges to a 20-year-old Severn resident, they said. Western District Narcotics Team acting on a tip regarding drug distribution in the area carried out a search warrant at a home on the 1000 block of Tuscany Lane in Severn on Friday, Feb. 23. The search turned up: Approximately 747 grams of suspected cannabis Approximately 364 grams of suspected Psilocybin mushrooms Eight packages containing suspected THC vape pens A loaded Glock handgun A .556 caliber Karris KG15 AR pistol Mu…
Hudson Valley Guns, Drugs Trafficking Networks Busted, 7 Arrested, AG Says Hudson Valley Guns, Drugs Trafficking Networks Busted, 7 Arrested, AG Says
Hudson Valley Guns, Drugs Trafficking Networks Busted, 7 Arrested, AG Says Large gun trafficking and narcotics networks were busted and seven suspects were arrested during raids in the region. The networks and suspects were operating out of Dutchess County, mostly in the Poughkeepsie area, according to New York Attorney General Letitia James. The arrests were made on Wednesday, Feb. 14 throughout Dutchess County. According to James, the gun trafficking network sold ghost guns and assault-style rifles and the narcotics trafficking network distributed counterfeit oxycodone pills containing deadly amounts of fentanyl in Dutchess County.  The takedowns recovere…