1:01. This drug is so potent that just a tiny quantity can kill.. We've received your submission. Some of the individuals conspired to commit money laundering and illegally transferred money to Mexico to promote the illicit drug smuggling activities, authorities said. While the number of opioid overdoses is now on the decline, Nassau officials have said 147 people died as the result of them in 2018. The defendants have been identified as Able McTootle, Eric Butler, Willy. "We recovered huge quantities of drugs, stockpiles of weapons and 40 drug traffickers and dealers have been indicted for their alleged roles in this dangerous network. District Attorney Madeline Singas announced on Wednesday that, in coordination with task forces from the FBI and ATF, officials confiscated 400 grams of fentanyl valued at more than $130,000. "Nobody likes to see that type of collateral damage," Doc says of James's death. (516) 569-4000, To donate or for more information, click here, In the interest of science, Sacred Heart junior digs deep. WARMINSTER, Pa. (WPVI) -- Eleven people were arrested Wednesday after a massive drug bust in Bucks County, officials said. As a result of those search warrants, police recovered over 18 kilograms of cocaine, 2.7 kilograms of heroin/fentanyl, 5.9 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine, 170 pounds of marijuana and . The duo, according to Sini, used other members of the alleged conspiracy to "test the heroin they were selling to ensure its potency and therefore its value.". Copyright 2023 WABC-TV. Show Transcript. Testing revealed that the heroin was actually fentanyl. Police say they recovered an assault rifle, crack cocaine, sedatives, opioids, ecstasy, drug paraphernalia and cash. The DA says they found drugs in the Hempstead house on Pierson Avenue right next to where five to 10 children usually spent their time. Im grateful to our partners for their work and incredible perseverance to protect our communities.. Thanks to the diligent efforts of the investigators on this case there is one less crew dealing in death on the streets of Long Island.. The DAs office worked with the FBIs Long Island Gang Task Force and the ATF Long Island Firearms Taskforce to executive the busts. Ricky Jackson directed where the fentanyl went to while he was incarcerated in federal prison. Officials say drugs, guns and kids were all inside a location on Pierson Avenue in Hempstead at the same time. Privacy Policy |Terms of service |Subscription terms |Your ad choices |Cookie Settings |California Privacy Rights |About Us |Contact Newsday |Reprints & permissions |Advertise with Newsday |Help. Nine of the suspects were charged with operating as a major trafficker for allegedly selling more than $75,000 worth of narcotics in six months or less, authorities said. 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Eleven people were indicted in the drug ring and a separate gun-trafficking ring that were being operated out of Hempstead. Authorities said more than 7,532 grams of methamphetamine, 227 grams of heroin and 688 grams of cocaine with a total estimated street value of $773,654 were seized during the investigation. Forty suspects have been rounded up after authorities busted a massive drug-trafficking ring that partly operated out of unlicensed day-care centers in Hempstead and Rosedale, Nassau County. The charge carries a potential maximum sentence of 25 years to life in prison. Who Are the Top Wedding Pros on Long Island? More than 30 people were arrested in Hampton Roads in a massive drug bust. Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder addresses the media on the arrest and busts of the individuals in Hempstead. In addition to the massive amount of the deadly drug, 500 grams of cocaine worth $50,000 and eight guns were taken during the investigation into drug and gun rings centered around an apartment building on Terrace Avenue in Hempstead. We are facing a national crisis in part because dealers and pushers like those indicted in this investigation are all out to make a quick buck.. The DA says they found drugs in the Hempstead house on Pierson Avenue right next to where five to 10 children usually spent their time. The seizure of 15,000 "M30" fentanyl pills is the largest fentanyl bust in Humboldt County history. Agencies involved in the investigation included the Nassau County District Attorney's Office; the FBI Long Island Gang Task Force; the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Long Island Field Division; the Nassau County Police Department; the U.S. DA investigators and members of the FBI Long Island Gang Taskforce seized the 100 grams from white and searched her apartment, finding an additional 300 grams of a white, powdery substance, Singas said. Investigators from the Nassau County District Attorneys office and members of the FBI Gang Taskforce on Long Island apprehended White and seized the heroin, then searched her apartment the next day and found another 300 grams of a white powdery substance. Ricky Jackson, an inmate at a Massachusetts prison, gave the order to Darren Devane to take possession of the 100 grams of the drug that was at Angelique Whites home, according to the indictment. According to Singas, Devane was supplied drugs by Jackson and Jamel Lewis. HEMPSTEAD, Long Island (WABC) -- Nassau County officials on Wednesday announced the largest bust of fentanyl in the county's history, saying 150,000 potentially fatal overdoses of the drug are now off the streets. During the investigation, authorities also bustedBrooklyn-based gun ring. Cain, 30, faces similar weapons and firearms charges. Long Island authorities recovered 400 grams of fentanyl in . If convicted of the top charge, he faces up to 15 years in prison. Authorities closed in on the operation after a Sept. 15 call made by Jackson from prison. Horry County police charged two people from Myrtle Beach with possession with intent to distribute heroin after a narcotics investigation yielded more than a pound of fentanyl and nearly $300,000 . After undercover officers made several drug and gun purchases, the DA applied for a warrant for electronic eavesdropping in February 2020 to identify the suppliers. If convicted of the top count, she faces a maximum of 20 years in prison. "We recovered huge quantities of drugs, stockpiles of weapons and 40 drug traffickers and dealers have been indicted for their alleged roles in this dangerous network. Weapons that were seized from dealers along with the fentanyl. If convicted of the top count, he faces a maximum of 8-1/3years to 25 years in prison. a hotbed of illegal drug, gun and gang activity.. They say five defendants sold a cocktail of heroin, fentanyl and cocaine, and one of them allegedly cut heroin with fentanyl and morphine. Officials determined the. This massive multi-agency takedown strikes a heavy blow to the narcotics trafficking infrastructure in our region," Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas said in a statement. Two Baltimore-based drug trafficking organizations that brought huge amounts of fentanyl into West Virginia - causing at least two overdose deaths - were dismantled by 34 federal indictments that were unsealed today by the Department of Justice. The crimes involved drug trafficking and related activities in the Houston and Galveston areas, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration. --Jamel Lewis, 39, of Hempstead, was arraigned on November 4 before Judge Terence Murphy and charged with two counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree (a B felony), Conspiracy in the Second Degree (a B felony) and three counts of Conspiracy in the Fourth Degree (an E felony). Forty defendants named in a 175-count indictment including two who operated out of unlicensed day care centers in Hempstead and Rosedale ran a major narcotics ring that distributed heroin,. $7.3M in illegal drugs seized in Fayette County In a separate drug bust, a federal grand jury in Austin indicted the following people on one count of conspiracy to possess with intent to. On April 10 and June 25, Robertson went from Brooklyn to East Fulton Street in Hempstead to sell a 40 caliber pistol, one on each date, Singas said. Authorities say two of the alleged dealers dealt drugs right out of illegally run day care centers in Queens and Hempstead. Twenty of the accused have been processes and booked. In Hempstead and other economically struggling communities across the country, the Great Recession has left lasting damage, while also spawning a new generation of Bloods, Crips and other. Mr. Wicker was born November 5, 1937 to Harlon Wicker and Allie Mae . Three people, including Joseph Robertson, an MTA employee, were arrested for trafficking and selling firearms in Hempstead. In total, eight firearms were seized, including three .40 pistols, two .38 revolvers and one 30 round extended magazine, Singas said. --Victor Cain, 30, of Brooklyn was arraigned October 30 before Judge Meryl Berkowitz on charges of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree (a C felony), Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree (a D felony), two counts of Criminal Sale of a Firearm (a D felony) and Criminal Possession of a Firearm (an E felony). Additionally, an opioid was detected in 83% of the fatal overdoses involving cocaine. 2 brothers arrested in major Jackson County drug bust by: Kait Newsum. Victor Alcorn. The drugs they sold were imported from as far away as Puerto Rico, and also came from California, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Massachusetts and Connecticut. Cocaine prices rose from approximately $32,000 per kilogram to a peak of $55,000 per kilogram in August 2020. Devane had another supplier in addition to Jackson, according to the indictment, identified as Jamel Lewis. Posted: Mar 23, 2022 / 06:22 AM CDT. Singas said that Joseph Robertson, Victor Cain and an un-arraigned third man hid guns in shopping bags and clothes and transported them to Nassau County. If convicted of this count, the defendant faces a maximum of 20 years in prison. A news release from the New Hanover County Sheriff's Office states that . The DA says nine of the defendants are charged with being major drug traffickers in what's known as the "kingpin statute." Opioids were detected in 83 percent of fatal overdoses involving cocaine. Among the 24, three defendants -- Justin Eleazer, 29, of Southampton;Ryan Kellis, 32, of Southampton; andBenjamin Diaz, 47, of the Bronx -- were charged with operating as a major trafficker, an A1 felony known as the "kingpin statute," and face 25 years to life in prison if convicted. The defendant was remanded is due back in court December 9. Cpl. Bobby Lee "Bobcat" Lunsford, 91, of Rosston, Ark., went to be with his Lord and Savior April 5th, 2023. A search on July 19 recovered 38 grams of crack cocaine inside the home, according to Singas. One person sold heroin cut with fentanyl and morphine, Singas said. "In what appears to be a fully functional day care center with children's furniture, toys this defendant was mixing drugs," says Singas. To get an idea how dangerous that quantity of fentanyl can be, just two milligrams of the substance is fatal to most adults, according to the Drug Enforcement Agency. Shariah Usher, 28, of Hempstead, was arraigned on Oct. 25 and charged with first-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance, two counts of third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, second-degree conspiracy and two counts of fourth-degree conspiracy. Here's why food advocates are worried they cant afford it. Parents are paying up on school meals again. Authorities said they seized nearly $3 million worth of cocaine, heroin, fentanyl and morphine. The drug ring sold about $10,000 worth of cocaine a week, Singas said, adding that Devane, Ford, Jackson and Drew are all believed to be Blood gang members. 77 just south of Robstown on Wednesday morning has turned into a history-making drug bust. On Tuesday, November 2, 2021, Members of the Westside Narcotics Task Force (HIDTA) served a search warrant at a residence located in . Investigators on July 19 found 38 grams of crack cocaine at the residence after executing a search warrant. People are dying every day because of the types of drugs these men are accused of selling in Nassau County, said William Sweeney, the FBI New York Assistant Director-in-Charge. Police and prosecutors said this is most likely the largest drug bust ever on the Eastern Shore, breaking up a major drug distribution ring that police said had plans to service the entire Mid . They each face up to12 years in prison if convicted on the top counts. But investigators say he was using prison phones to conduct his business. Rivero and several other defendants are facing conspiracy and other charges that could result in prison sentences of 8 1/3 to 25 years in prison. All rights reserved, Southwest Technical Glitch Triggers Nationwide Ground Stop Again, NYS Is Holding $4.6 Billion Owed to 24 Million NYC Residents. --Darren Devane, aka Buck, 33, of Hempstead was arraigned October 25 before Judge Tammy Robbins and charged with Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree (an A-I felony), three counts of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Second Degree (an A-II felony), nine counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree (a B felony), Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree (a B felony), Conspiracy in the Second Degree (a B felony) and three counts of Conspiracy in the Fourth Degree (an E felony). HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Fifty people were taken into custody Tuesday after authorities said they seized more than 150 kilograms of cocaine, over 140 kilograms of meth and a list of other drugs. According to detectives, the joint investigation included the department's Special Victims Squad, Gang Investigation Squad, and the Nassau County District Attorney's Office, which conducted the bust at a Baldwin Road home on Thursday afternoon. HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) - A drug and gun trafficking bust on Long Island has led to the largest fentanyl seizure in Nassau County history. "Nassau County will continue cracking down on those dealing addiction and violence into our communities.. Among the guns seized were three .40-mm pistols, two .38-mm revolvers and a 30-round extended magazine. Jason Bassett, a Central Islip attorney respresenting Eleazer, said in an email: "Mr. Eleazer maintains his innocence and is completely bewildered by the charges against him. The massive amount of fentanyl a powerful, synthetic opioid thats up to 100 times more potent than morphine could have caused more 150,000 fatal overdoses, Madeline Singas, the District Attorney of Nassau County, announced at a Wednesday press conference. Jason Williams, 45, and Davon Jones, 28, of Camden, have been arrested for allegedly running a pill mill operation in Camden. If convicted of the top charge, she faces up to 20 years in prison. If convicted of the top charge, he faces up to 15 years in prison. ", The Council of Trustees for the Shinnecock Community released a statement saying that while the group "did not have prior knowledge of the operation, the Shinnecock Community at large has suffered greatly due to the opioid and fentanyl epidemic and Tribal members have consistently requested the assistance of outside law enforcement agencies to help combat the issue.". In what appears to be a fully functioning day-care center with childrens furniture, toys, posters, this defendant was mixing drugs, Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas told reporters Monday during a news conference outside of her Mineola office. Earlier this week, Suffolk Medical Examiner Michael Caplan said projections from his office indicate 235 people in Suffolk died from opioid overdoses this year through Sept. 30. They caught him reaching out to White and another associate, Darren Devane, 33, ordering them to take possession of 100 grams of fentanyl stored inside Whites apartment, Singas said. Approximately 520 grams of cocaine, 50 oxycodone pills, two narcotics presses and bullets were recovered from Lloyd's residence on Pierson Avenue in Hempstead, and approximately 100 grams of cocaine and 100 grams of crack cocaine were allegedly recovered from the un-apprehended co-defendant's residence in Rosedale. The video above is from a previous story. Two of those arrested Lex Lloyd and another unidentified person sold drugs from day cares located in Hempstead and Rosedale, officials said. Nicole Fuller is Newsday's senior criminal justice reporter. Catch up on the developing stories making headlines. Authorities said they seized. Officials said they seized . Adam Pinner made the stop and the Arrest of one Male. Postal Inspection Service; the New York State Police; the Hempstead Police Department; and the Drug Enforcement Administration. The massive quantity of nearly-pure fentanyl seized in this investigation is enough to cause a staggering 150,000 lethal overdoses, said Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas. Police in Florida issued arrest warrants for over 100 members of a suspected drug gang on Wednesday . If convicted of the top count, she faces a maximum of 20 years in prison. Singas says the defendants sold a half-million dollars' worth of drugs in that time. Officials say that the people charged as major traffickers would act as suppliers to smaller drug dealers around Nassau County, and that they worked together to get and distribute drugs. But the person authorities think is behind the ring is already in prison for another crime, allegedly running the operation behind prison walls in Boston. During the arrest, they found one pound of meth and three firearms. Eleazerand Kellisdistributed cocaine and heroin on the reservation and in the nearby area, Sini said. Nassau County will continue cracking down on those dealing addiction and violence into our communities.. As the investigation expanded, they say nine individuals emerged as alleged major traffickers: Able McTootle, Eric Butler, Willy Matias, Allen Evans, Eric Poston, Matthew Williams a/k/a Vernon Howard, Orlando Ramsay, Rodney Highsmith and an unapprehended co-defendant. Where's The Best Place To Sled On Long Island? Angelique White, 40, of Hempstead, was arraigned on Oct. 30 and charged with first-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance, two counts of third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, second-degree conspiracy and two counts of fourth-degree conspiracy. Felix Bernard,. Some allegedly conspired to commit money laundering and illegally transferred money from the U.S. to Mexico to promote the illicit drug smuggling activities, authorities said. According to the Aiken County Sheriff's Office, the drug bust led to the seizure of 10 pounds of methamphetamine, 11 pounds of marijuana, two pounds of powder fentanyl, 450 pills that were . . If convicted of the top count, he faces a maximum of 12 years to 24 years in prison. 60 people were arrested in Kentucky after a United States Drug Enforcement Administration drug bust of more than 800 pounds of methamphetamine. STEUBEN COUNTY, N.Y. (WETM) - Two people were arrested in Steuben County after a multi-agency drug investigation that uncovered heroin and methamphetamine. The scourge of illegal narcotics trafficking, and the violence associated with it, has plagued our communities for far too long," said William F. Sweeney, assistant director-in-charge of the FBI New York. Bond: $10,000. --Angelique White, 40, of Hempstead was arraigned on October 30 before Judge Terence Murphy on charges of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree (an A-I felony), two counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree (a B felony), Conspiracy in the Second Degree (a B felony) and two counts of Conspiracy in the Fourth Degree (an E felony). Documents say the individuals engaged in a variety of fentanyl, cocaine, meth, heroin and marijuana transactions. Over 190 Pounds of Marijuana found in a Grill being Pulled by a F-350 on Interstate 30 Near Hope. 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