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.". "This investigation focused on the worst criminals in some of the most dangerous areas on Long Island, and the collective effort of all the law enforcement entities involved is commendable. During the arrest, they found one pound of meth and three firearms. Trevor Ford, 28, of Hempstead, was arraigned Oct. 28 and charged with second-degree conspiracy and three counts of fourth-degree conspiracy. During the execution of two search warrants, officers learned that two defendants, Lex Lloyd and an un-apprehended co-defendant, allegedly conducted narcotic business from day care centers in Hempstead and Rosedale. The search was initiated after numerous reports of drug sales at the house. Authorities say they recovered 38 guns and nearly $3 million worth of drugs, including cocaine and prescription pills. Approximately 520 grams of cocaine, 50 oxycodone pills, two narcotics presses and bullets were found in Lloyds home on Pierson Avenue in Hempstead, officials said. Victor Cain, 30, of Brooklyn, was arraigned Oct. 30 and charged with second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, third-degree criminal possession of a weapon, two counts of criminal sale of a firearm and criminal possession of a firearm. Two of those arrested Lex Lloyd and another unidentified person sold drugs from day cares located in Hempstead and Rosedale, officials said. Speed Cameras Debut at Long Island Road Work Zones, Stony Brook University Hospital Workers, Students Fight Against Proposed Parking Fee Hike, Disgraced Republican Rep. George Santos Will Run for, Free Covid Testing Will Fade With U.S. Health Emergency in May, Peter Ngo & Lori Campbell Keep It Surreal at The, Do the Yankees have rotation help waiting in the wings in, Nueva York celebra la Semana de Herencia del Inmigrante. This story has been shared 103,055 times. Those arrested: Walter Reyes, age 39, of Beebe Street in Hempstead; The Nassau DA's Office worked with the FBI, New York State Police and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms on the investigation. To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com. If convicted of the top charge, she faces up to 20 years in prison. In total, eight firearms were seized, including three .40 pistols, two .38 revolvers and one 30 round extended magazine, Singas said. May 11, 2021. The charge carries a potential sentence of 25 years to life in prison. Thousands of grams of cocaine, and hundreds of grams of meth and marijuana were also found, along with four firearms. Bobby Lee "Bobcat" Lunsford, 91, of Rosston, Ark., went to be with his Lord and Savior April 5th, 2023. Devane is also accused of telling his girlfriend, Shariah Usher, who was seven months pregnant at the time, to conduct a drug deal involving 100 grams of cocaine. The joint investigation from the agencies started back in April, but Singas said that on September 15 the alleged leader of the drug ring directed a partner to get a stash of heroin located at his girlfriends Hempstead apartment. If convicted of the top count, she faces a maximum of 20 years in prison. One person sold heroin cut with fentanyl and morphine, Singas said. * Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts, Suspect arrested in deaths of 2 men drugged due in court, Banks kicks off Summer Rising, talks about changes for NYC students, Shocking video shows suspect assaulting NYPD officer in the Bronx. Anthony Scheller, of Central Islip, said his client, Kellis, was remanded without bail at his arraignment Thursday. 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. People are dying every day because of the types of drugs these men are accused of selling in Nassau County," said FBI New York Assistant Director-in-Charge William Sweeney, Jr. "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. To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com. The sheer quantity of deadly drugs seized by law enforcement amount to a weapon of mass destruction against our residents, said County Executive Laura Curran. Postal Inspection Service; the New York State Police; the Hempstead Police Department; and the Drug Enforcement Administration. Bail was set at $40,000 bond or $20,000 cash and she is due back in court December 5. Chief investigative reporter Jonathan Dienst on crime, corruption and terrorism. According to officials, the 400 grams seized was not heroin, but actually was nearly pure fentanyl. The Citrus County Sheriff's Office wrapped up an investigation that led to the arrest of three people and multiple kilos of cocaine being seized, the agency announced Thursday. In total, the street value of the narcotics seized is estimated to be approximately $2,772,000. 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. NUECES COUNTY, Texas A traffic stop on U.S. Hwy. If convicted of the top count, he faces a maximum of 8-1/3years to 25 years in prison. The 39-year-old Lewis allegedly used a network of dealers, including a man named Trevor Ford, to push narcotics around Hempstead. 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. (NCDA), Youre in Charge Child Protection Program. "I guarantee you that if these 400 grams hit the streets, we would've had fatal and near fatal overdoses, guaranteed," Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas said. Kemberly Richardson reports that two of the drug busts happened at day care centers. "That ends today. Parents trying to work through the pandemic left their children at a day care and this is what their kids were exposed to.. "We had dozens of calls about the residence for drug sales," says Nassau Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder. 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. Opioids were detected in 83 percent of fatal overdoses involving cocaine. Authorities said they seized evidence that included 27.5 kilograms of cocaine with a potential . Children were eating and playing and being cared for in the same space where cocaine was being packaged. Police seized more than eight pounds of suspected fentanyl, more than . If convicted of the top count, he faces life in prison. 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. The DAs office worked with the FBIs Long Island Gang Task Force and the ATF Long Island Firearms Taskforce to executive the busts. Additionally, an opioid was detected in 83% of the fatal overdoses involving cocaine. In addition to the drugs found, authorities said they also found 39 firearms. The street value of all the drugs seized is estimated to be $2,772,000. Last week, deputies seized more than 30,000 grams of the drug fentanyl from a home on Golden Pond Drive in Clover. A search on July 19 recovered 38 grams of crack cocaine inside the home, according to Singas. Investigators said they obtained and served search warrants at these locations on Nov. 3 and 4. Copyright 2023 WABC-TV. "This massive multi-agency takedown strikes a heavy blow to the narcotics trafficking infrastructure in our region," she said. HEMPSTEAD, NY More than 30 people were arrested and charged in connection with a massive drug trafficking ring based in Hempstead, officials announced Monday. Ricky Jackson, 41, of Hempstead, was arraigned Nov. 4 and charged with operating as a major trafficker, first-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, first-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance, second-degree conspiracy and two counts of fourth-degree conspiracy. HEMPSTEAD, NY More than 30 people were arrested and charged in connection with a massive drug trafficking ring based in Hempstead, officials announced Monday. --Joseph Robertson, 36, of Brooklyn was arraigned on November 1 before Judge Meryl Berkowitz on charges of two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree (a C felony), four counts of Criminal Sale of a Firearm (a D felony) and two counts of Criminal Possession of a Firearm (an E felony). "Nassau County will continue cracking down on those dealing addiction and violence into our communities.. 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. Nassau District Attorney Madeline Singas says 40 people were arrested in a major drug trafficking ring on Long Island. And about 100 grams of cocaine and 100 grams of crack cocaine were found in the other person's home in Rosedale. 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. All rights reserved. The defendant was conditionally released to probation and is due back in court November 1. When authorities executed search warrants in the case, they seized 38 guns, about $2.7 million worth of narcotics, 9.5 kilos of nearly pure cocaine, approximately 1.5 kilos of crack cocaine, more than 1 kilo of heroin, approximately 250 grams of fentanyl, 210 grams of morphine, and over $380,000 in cash, according to Singas. 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. Sheriff Phil Sims said Marshall County's Drug Task Force arrested 55-year-old Danny Bearden in his home in Grant for drug trafficking. While the drug investigation was ongoing, investigators were looking into a Brooklyn-based gun ring which led to the arrests of three people for allegedly trafficking and selling firearms in Hempstead. Here's why food advocates are worried they cant afford it. Jamel Lewis, 39, of Hempstead, was arraigned on Nov. 4 and charged with two counts of third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, second-degree conspiracy and three counts of. 26 . Thanks for contacting us. Top Row (left to right): Ramito Ramirez-Barreto, . Our office works closely with all law enforcement agencies throughout Waller County on all warrants of arrest. It is the duty of the warrant division to enforce state laws, and enforce the clearance and disposition of all warrants issued by the Hempstead Municipal Court. Parents are paying up on school meals again. I'm grateful to our partners for their work and incredible perseverance to protect our communities. U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery called the alleged crime that occurred between Dec. 10, 2020 and Dec. 15, 2021 one of the largest major law enforcement operations in South Texas. The arrests were part of the . 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. Felix Bernard,. Thirty-four people, including 20 from Hampshire County, were indicted on charges related to the . If convicted of the top charge, he faces up to 25 years in prison. Adam Pinner made the stop and the Arrest of one Male. Defense attorneys for the otherscharged could not be reached for comment Thursday night. Sign up for home delivery ofLong Island Presshere. It is very concerning to us in law enforcement that someone incarcerated in federal prison can have access to this quantity of drugs and can actually direct operations from jail, Singas said. Gunman killed by 2nd shooter in Midtown area, police say, Robbery victim hurt in shootout with suspect outside Walmart, HPD says, Abortion limits may worsen delays for Texans at out-of-state clinics. If convicted of the top charge, he faces up to 15 years in prison. Joseph Robertson, 36, of Brooklyn, was arraigned on Nov. 1 and charged with second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, four counts of criminal sale of a firearm and two counts of criminal possession of a firearm. The drugs, Singas said, were intended to be mixed in with other drugs, causing a potentially deadly concoction. They each face up to12 years in prison if convicted on the top counts. Members of the drug ring sold cocaine, marijuana and opioids, including oxycodone pills, andmore than $1 million a year inheroin laced withfentanyl -- responsible for thefatal overdoses -- on and around the reservation last year, authorities said. Among the guns seized were three .40-mm pistols, two .38-mm revolvers and a 30-round extended magazine. William I. Bess III, 35, of Southampton, purchased "large quantities" of cocaine and heroin and resold the drugs on the reservation, Sini said. 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. As the coronavirus pandemic hit in March 2020, Singas said the price of drugs began to skyrocket. These individuals allegedly acted as major suppliers to numerous smaller dealers in Nassau County and variously worked together to obtain and distribute narcotics. 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. "Their diligent efforts further our common goal of dismantling whom we believe are drug trafficking organizations by targeting their leadership and soldiers as well as intercepting narcotics and suspected ill-gotten financial gains.". RED SPRINGS, N.C. (WNCN) A North Carolina man is being held on bond exceeding $1 million after 10 pounds of cocaine was found in a van and home last week, deputies said. He's also facing drug and gun charges in federal [] MORE NEWS: Police officers rescue children from burning home in Rockland County. There are two people who have yet to be arraigned. The defendant was remanded and is due back in court November 6. Sheriff Sims said Meth and Heroin are the two most dangerous drugs in the county. Sini said nineof the 24 arrested live on the reservation and are members of the tribe. Two dozen people have been arrested on charges theysold fentanyl-laced heroin -- linked to at least five fatal overdoses -- and other drugs as part of a trafficking network out of the Shinnecock Indian Reservation in Southampton,authorities announced Thursday. The bust happened Thursday when deputies stopped a 2012 Chevrolet Express van in the area of Dixie Road and Old Lowery Road in Red Springs, according to a news release from . . Bail was set at $10,000 bond or $5,000 cash and the defendant is due back in court November 21. If convicted of the top count, he faces a maximum of seven years to 15 years in prison. Singas said her office and the ATF started investigating an increase of violence and drug-dealing in the Hempstead area in October 2019, and after several drug and gun purchases, they applied for electronic eavesdropping warrants in February 2020. Posted: Mar 23, 2022 / 06:22 AM CDT. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Sign up forLong Island Pressemail newslettershere. The defendant was remanded is due back in court December 9. Cpl. . Cocaine, which was the main drug the ring was peddling, increased from about $32,000 per kilogram to as high as $55,000 per kilogram in August. 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. Singas also said that Devane told his girlfriend, Shariah Usher, who was seven months pregnant at the time, to sell 100 grams of cocaine for him. Devane allegedly hid drugs in the Terrace Avenue apartment of Michael Drew's mother, Singas said. Jacksons girlfriend, Angelique White, 40, a Hempstead school janitor, was involved in the ring. COLUMBUS, Wis. Columbia County authorities seized an estimated $300,000 worth of illegal drugs last week during a drug bust at a Columbus residence. The defendants have been identified as Able McTootle, Eric Butler, Willy. 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