Man Caught With Over 50 Bags Of Cocaine, Paraphernalia In Southeast Traffic Stop: Sheriff
A traffic stop in Putnam County led to the seizure of more than 50 bags of cocaine, crack cocaine, and the arrest of a Connecticut man on felony charges, authorities said.
The incident leading to the drug bust happened on Tuesday, March 31, when deputies stopped a vehicle in Southeast, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Friday, April 3.
According to the agency, a deputy initiated the stop after spotting a vehicle with equipment violations and an expired inspection. During the investigation, deputies said they discovered around 54 bags of cocaine and crack cocain…
Wanted Man Attacks Ex, Then Found With Meth, Air Gun Pistol In Deerpark: Police
A domestic violence investigation in Orange County led to the arrest of a man now facing multiple felony charges — and extradition to Pennsylvania, police said.
Huguenot resident Joseph A. Conklin, 40, was taken into custody on Saturday, March 14, after officers responded to a reported altercation involving his former intimate partner in Deerpark, the Deerpark Police Department announced on Tuesday, March 17.
Authorities allege the incident escalated into violence, with Conklin accused of strangling and assaulting the victim, along with other offenses.
As the investigation unfo…
Drug Dealer With Steel Bedroom Door Tries Disarming Officer During Jefferson Raid: Prosecutor
A Lake Hopatcong man was arrested after investigators seized a cache of guns, cash, and about a kilogram of suspected cocaine during a search of his Jefferson Township home, authorities said.
John B. Scavone, 32, was taken into custody after investigators executed a search warrant at his residence on Friday morning, Nov. 7, according to Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and Jefferson Police Chief Paul Castimore.
Investigators found Scavone inside a bedroom fortified with a steel door, authorities said. When officers entered, he resisted arrest with…
Pentagon City Shoplifters Go On ‘Shopping Spree’ — Leave In Handcuffs, Not With Bags: Police
Talk about a shopping spree gone wrong.
A targeted retail theft crackdown in Arlington’s Pentagon City ended with 15 suspects in cuffs, dozens of charges filed, and thousands of dollars in stolen merchandise recovered, police announced.
On Friday, Aug. 22, Arlington County Police rolled out a coordinated sting with officers from the Evening Patrol Section, Community Action Team, and Criminal Investigations Section — teaming up with retail managers to identify and nab suspected thieves.
The result? A haul of 15 felony charges, 30 misdemeanors, 20 trespass notices, and even a threat to kill …
Man Steals $50K From Church In Hyde Park, Police Say
A Westchester man is facing felony charges after stealing more than $50,000 from a Dutchess County church, police said.
Fatjon Sulaj, 35, of Yonkers, was arrested on Tuesday, July 29, following a month-long grand larceny investigation, according to the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office.
Sulaj was hired to create artwork for a church in the Town of Hyde Park but failed to complete any work after receiving a large payment, police said.
The church reported the incident to the Sheriff’s Detective Bureau, launching an inquiry that led to Sulaj’s arrest. He is now charged with second-degree grand…
Brothers Accused Of Sexual Abuse, Sending Genital Photos To Same Lancaster Child: Police
Two Lancaster brothers are facing felony charges for sexually exploiting the same underage girl — one by allegedly assaulting her, the other by sending her explicit images, authorities announced in a release on Friday, July 11.
William Joseph Cameron, 54, of the 800 block of North Prince Street, waived his preliminary hearing on Thursday, June 27, allowing his case to proceed to county court, according to the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office.
He is charged with:
Felony Solicitation To Disseminate Photos Or Film Of Child Sex Acts.
Felony Disseminating Explicit Material To A Mino…
Sterling Bank Robbery Suspect Caught Weeks After Armed Heist, Sheriff Says
A months-long manhunt has ended in Virginia after a suspect accused of robbing a Sterling bank at gunpoint was arrested, the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office announced.
David Martinez Peralta, 24, of Sterling, was taken into custody on Thursday morning, July 10, following a joint investigation by the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) and Fairfax County Police Department.
He is accused of carrying out an armed robbery on May 21 at a bank in Sterling, the LCSO said.
Martinez Peralta is now facing multiple felony charges including robbery, abduction, and wearing a mask in public, the agen…
Ghost Gun, $35K, 6 Kilos Of Cocaine Seized From Allentown Dealer: AG
A high-level drug trafficker operating in the Lehigh Valley is facing felony charges after authorities seized more than six kilos of cocaine, five handguns, and a ghost gun with a high-capacity magazine, Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced on Thursday, July 10.
Angel F. Gil, 32, of Allentown, was the subject of a long-term investigation by the Bureau of Narcotics Investigations for trafficking cocaine in Lehigh and Northampton counties, according to the AG's release. Agents executed search warrants at two homes and two vehicles connected to Gil on Wednesday.
At a home on Gre…
Man Strangled Former Partner In Front Of Their Kids, Slapped Child Next Day In Yonkers: DA
A Westchester man has been indicted on multiple felony charges after allegedly assaulting his former partner and one of their children while violating an active order of protection, prosecutors announced.
Tairon Drake, age 30, was arraigned Tuesday, July 8, in Westchester County Court on charges stemming from a violent domestic incident at his Yonkers home, Westchester District Attorney Susan Cacace announced on Thursday, July 10.
Prosecutors allege that on May 1, 2025, Drake placed both hands around his ex-partner’s neck and threatened to kill her, all in front of their two children.…
Doggie Daycare Owner 'Intentionally' Killed Companion Animal In Halfmoon, Police Say
A woman entrusted with caring for other people’s animals is now accused of intentionally killing a dog in the Capital Region.
Yvette Giovanni, 57, of Halfmoon, was arrested Wednesday, July 9, after deputies executed a search warrant at her business, A Time Four Paws in the town of Halfmoon, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office.
An investigation, sparked by an anonymous complaint, revealed that a French bulldog named Gus had died from heat exposure while in the facility’s care.
Giovanni is accused of intentionally killing the dog, a companion animal, by leaving him in high tem…
Man, 29, Caught With Pics Of Child Sexual Abuse In Poughkeepsie, Police Say
A Dutchess County man is facing over a dozen felony charges after police say he was found with child sexual exploitation material.
Hamza Maanane, age 29, of Poughkeepsie, was arrested on Monday, July 7, following a months-long investigation that began in March 2025, New York State Police announced on Tuesday, July 8.
The investigation was launched after the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children sent a cyber tip to authorities. The State Police Wappinger Bureau of Criminal Investigation, the Troop K Computer Crimes Unit, and the Internet Crimes Against Children Task F…
Violent Valentine's Burglary: Both Suspects Arrested In Chambersburg (Update)
Two men wanted for a brutal Valentine’s Day home invasion that left a victim seriously injured in Chambersburg have been arrested, police announced.
Steeve Blaise, 31, was taken into custody on Monday, March 3, followed by Abimael Alardin, 20, who was arrested on Wednesday, March 5, according to the Chambersburg Borough Police Department.
The pair is accused of breaking into an apartment on the 100 block of W. Catherine Street on Wednesday, Feb. 14, and viciously assaulting the resident before fleeing, authorities said.
The attack resulted in severe injuries, but no further details on the …
Dealer Rams Police Car, Caught With Stolen Gun And Drugs In Silver Spring, Police Say
A convicted felon is back behind bars after a botched drug deal in downtown Silver Spring ended with a police car getting rammed, a loaded stolen gun recovered, and felony charges stacked high, according to Montgomery County Police.
The chaos kicked off around 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 25, when plainclothes officers from the department's 3rd District spotted a suspected drug transaction during a proactive criminal enforcement operation.
When officers moved in, the suspected buyer was caught with marijuana, cocaine, and prescription pills—some of which they admitted buying from the dealer, po…
