Drug Bust In Central PA Yields $6,000 In Crack Cocaine, Marijuana, Guns, Arrests: Police Drug Bust In Central PA Yields $6,000 In Crack Cocaine, Marijuana, Guns, Arrests: Police
Drug Bust In Central PA Yields $6,000 In Crack Cocaine, Marijuana, Guns, Arrests: Police Two men were arrested and over $6,000 worth of illegal drugs and guns were seized in a warranted search  of a central Pennsylvania home on Thursday morning, according to a release by police. Steelton Borough Police, assisted by the Dauphin County Drug Task Force and the Dauphin County Crisis Response Team, warranted search of a residence in the 300 block of South 4th Street on Thursday morning, according the release.    Officers recovered over $6,000 in crack cocaine, along with marijuana, a handgun, and an assault rifle, as stated in the release.  Richard Blazevic Jr. …
Three Charged In Connection To Kidnapping In Region Three Charged In Connection To Kidnapping In Region
Three Charged In Connection To Kidnapping In Region Three Western Massachusetts residents have been charged in connection with a kidnapping. The incident took place in Berkshire County, on Friday, Nov. 26, according to the North Adams Police Department when they responded to a call for a report of a disturbance. When officers arrived, they heard a gunshot in the area and saw two people run away on foot, police said. A woman, who was a victim of a kidnapping, ran towards the officers. She was provided medical aid and security, police added. During an investigation, detectives arrested two individuals in connection with the incident. An addi…
Hudson Valley Man, Son Of County Executive In Region, Charged With Impersonating Police Officer Hudson Valley Man, Son Of County Executive In Region, Charged With Impersonating Police Officer
Hudson Valley Man, Son Of County Executive In Region, Charged With Impersonating Police Officer A Hudson Valley man who had a veritable arsenal in his car when he was stopped by police is facing charges following his arrest for impersonating a police officer in Florida, authorities announced. Rockland County resident James J. Tedesco IV, age 43, of Nanuet, was busted with police uniforms, assault rifles, and other military equipment when he was stopped shortly after 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 22 on Route 95 in Vero Beach, the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office said. At the time he was stopped, Tedesco was in possession of: NYPD jacket; DEA hat; Two AR-15s; 1,139 rounds of ammo; A …
Man Accused Of Selling Fentanyl To Undercover Police Officer In Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Selling Fentanyl To Undercover Police Officer In Hudson Valley
Man Accused Of Selling Fentanyl To Undercover Police Officer In Hudson Valley A 30-year-old Hudson Valley man is facing charges after authorities said he sold fentanyl to an undercover police officer. Rahsaan Melvin, of Newburgh, was arraigned on Monday, Nov. 16, according to Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler. Melvin was charged with second-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance and third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance. The charges stem from a two-month investigation by the Orange County Drug Task Force with assistance from the FBI Safe Streets Task Force, Hoovler said.  “Fatal overdoses in Orange County occur at a…
Pair Charged With Supplying Drugs That Killed Jersey Shore Woman, Prosecutor Says Pair Charged With Supplying Drugs That Killed Jersey Shore Woman, Prosecutor Says
Pair Charged With Supplying Drugs That Killed Jersey Shore Woman, Prosecutor Says Two men from Monmouth County have been arrested for allegedly supplying a 35-year-old woman with a fatal dose of illegal drugs, authorities said. Terrance R. Rose, 38, of Freehold Borough and Reginald A. Simeus, 42, of Howell both were charged with first-degree strict liability for a drug-induced death, Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey said Thursday. On Nov. 17, 2020, Howell Township police responded to a residence on a report of a possible drug overdose, Linskey said. Police found Katherine Hughes, 35, of Howell who was pronounced dead at the scene, the prosecutor said. A joint in…
Fair Lawn Husband Charged In Case Of 2-Year-Old Who Swallowed Drugs Fair Lawn Husband Charged In Case Of 2-Year-Old Who Swallowed Drugs
Fair Lawn Husband Charged In Case Of 2-Year-Old Who Swallowed Drugs A Fair Lawn man was jailed after a 2-year-old child swallowed illegal drugs at an apartment he shares with the toddler’s mother, authorities said Thursday. Authorities had already charged his wife, Mariel DeVargas, 23, of Langan Court, before arresting Ramon Vargas, 48, on child endangerment charges. It began when the then-unresponsive child was brought to Hackensack University Medical Center on Aug. 26, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. “Upon medical evaluation, it was determined that the child tested positive for the ingestion of illegal controlled dangerous substances,” Musell…
KILLER HEROIN: 15 Members, Associates Of Violent 42-50 Paterson Drug Gang Indicted KILLER HEROIN: 15 Members, Associates Of Violent 42-50 Paterson Drug Gang Indicted
Killer Heroin: 15 Members, Associates Of Violent 42-50 Paterson Drug Gang Indicted Fifteen reputed members and associates of a violent gang that put 50,000 doses of lethal heroin and over two pounds of crack a week on the streets of Paterson were indicted by a state grand jury on Wednesday. The leaders, members and associates of the 42-50 subset of the Crips were slinging heroin connected to eight overdose deaths and 14 nonfatal ODs at open-air drug markets where shootings were common, state Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck said. The indictment returned Wednesday in Trenton names 15 defendants, including reputed ringleader Marvin Goodman, 30, who was wounded in a drive-by…
Sleeping Driver Nabbed With Gun, Cocaine In Western Mass, Police Say Sleeping Driver Nabbed With Gun, Cocaine In Western Mass, Police Say
Sleeping Driver Nabbed With Gun, Cocaine In Western Mass, Police Say A Western Massachusetts man was arrested after he was allegedly found sleeping at an intersection with his car running with a handgun and cocaine inside. Around 5 a.m. Monday, Aug. 9,  police in Hampden County received a report of a suspicious vehicle at the intersection of Fargo and Almira Streets in Springfield, said Springfield Police Spokesperson Ryan Walsh.  When officers arrived on the scene, they found 23-year-old Apolinar Garcia of Springfield sleeping in the driver seat. The officers attempting to wake up Garcia could see a loaded magazine on the floor, Walsh said. Once…
Trio Nabbed Following Shooting In Western Mass, Police Say Trio Nabbed Following Shooting In Western Mass, Police Say
Trio Nabbed Following Shooting In Western Mass, Police Say Three Western Massachusetts men have been arrested after a shooting incident that led to the discovery of illegal guns and drugs. According to Springfield Police Department Spokesman Ryan Walsh, officers responded to a Shot Spotter activation in Hampden County on Main Street in Springfield at around 11:30 a.m.Wednesday, July 28. During an investigation, 16 shell casings were located, however, no property damage was found, Walsh said. Detectives in the Firearms Investigation Unit were able to locate Angel Santiago on Webster Street around 5 p.m., inside a parked car with two other individua…
Drugs, Unlicensed Gun Found During Traffic Stop In York Drugs, Unlicensed Gun Found During Traffic Stop In York
Drugs, Unlicensed Gun Found During Traffic Stop In York Drugs and an illegal firearm were seized, and an arrest was made during a traffic stop in York over the weekend, according to city police. Patrolmen stopped a vehicle in the 1st block of West Cottage Place at 12:20 a.m. on Sunday. During the stop, officers spotted a passenger in the rear of the vehicle to openly possessing drugs. When the known suspect was removed from the vehicle, a handgun was found at his feet. The suspect was know to police and was not permitted to possess firearms.  They have been charged with felony firearms violations as well as drug violations. The suspect…
Police Seize Narcotics After CT Traffic Stop Police Seize Narcotics After CT Traffic Stop
Police Seize Narcotics After CT Traffic Stop Police in Connecticut seized a host of drugs after stopping a driver for blowing through a stop sign over the weekend. Officers from the Enfield Police Department stopped a motorist - whose name has not been released - overnight on Friday, June 4, after being caught failing to stop at a stop sign. During the subsequent traffic stop, it was determined that the driver was in possession of illegal drugs. Investigators seized: Over 17.1 grams of THC “dabs;” Methamphetamine pills; Hallucinogenic mushrooms; Crystal meth; Ecstasy; LSD; Marijuana. The drugs were packaged for individual sale, w…
GOT HIM! Harrisburg Man, 18, Charged With 6 Felonies For Alleged Role In Robbery GOT HIM! Harrisburg Man, 18, Charged With 6 Felonies For Alleged Role In Robbery
GOT HIM! Harrisburg Man, 18, Charged With 6 Felonies For Alleged Role In Robbery A second suspect has been arrested on a warrant for a robbery with illegal firearms in Swatara Township. Zahir Mervin Anderson, 18 of Harrisburg, was arrested May 28 along with Jayden Selvey on a warrant following a search of a vehicle outside Capital City Mall on April 6. While searching the vehicle, police found and seized three loaded handguns, 44 rounds of ammunition, pot, cocaine and $1,500 from seven individuals in a Kia SUV parked at Capital City Mall, as Daily Voice previously reported. The bag containing two small bags of suspected crack cocaine and the bag containing suspected ma…