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The filing of a criminal complaint is merely an allegation. TOWN OF SOUTHEAST State Police on Monday released the names of the two officers required to take action on January 10 when they shot and killed a man who was stabbing his girlfriend in Putnam County. Therell be more, Farrell said. KINGSTON - State Police at Kingston Bureau of Criminal Investigation have arrested a 24-year-old Carmel man on felony charges of grand larceny and identity theft. In September of 2015, members of the New York State Police Community Narcotics Enforcement Team received information regarding the distribution of heroin, cocaine and crack cocaine in Sullivan. United States v. Frederick Gang, et al., 15 Cr. MONTICELLO, NY Sullivan County officials executed nine search warrants on June 8 and arrested 26 Sullivan County residents who police allege were involved in a large drug network. 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He said, make no mistake about it, when individuals engage in this type of behavior as we allege, violence is surely very close. On Wednesday May 26, the sheriffs office Gang and Narcotics Intelligence Unit executed a search warrant at 28 Taylor A Road in Jeffersonville (Town of Delaware). As alleged in the Indictments unsealed today in White Plains federal court As the introductory phrase signifies, the entirety of the text of the Indictments and the descriptions of the Indictments set forth below constitute only allegations, and every fact described should be treated as an allegation. Click here to see your options for becoming a subscriber. District Attorney Meagan Galligan said,While Sheriff Schiff and I have promised to seek help for those whose addiction has not yet endangered others, we intend to identify, investigate and hold responsible those who prey upon addiction for profit.. Ali Celic, 24, of Woodbourne, was charged with Felony criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell, fentanyl/heroin, criminal possession of a controlled substance, fentanyl/heroin), and the misdemeanors of criminal possession of a controlled substance, crack cocaine), and two counts of criminal use drug paraphernalia, baggies and a scale. Police are also investigating shots fired at a Monticello gas station on January 3. There were no reports of injuries and the cause of the fire was under investigation. Address: New York State Office for the Aging 2 Empire State Plaza Albany, New York 12223-1251 Telephone: 1-800-342-9871 Even though Sullivan County is the smallest population in the Southern District of New York, I would like to thank the U.S. Attorneys Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for committing significant resources to our situation. On October 7, 2021, troopers were notified by Mid-Hudson Valley Credit Union of a larceny of some $131,300 and the investigation led to Yariel Villegas. In Liberty, law enforcement seized more than one and a half tons of marijuana, with one arrest made so far in connection. Kayla Quinones, 31 of Livingston Manor was charged with misdemeanor petit larceny and criminal possession of a controlled substance, fentanyl. You will be found, Krause said of drug dealers. The cause of the two-alarm blaze was not immediately known and there were no reported injuries. 2023, Charter Communications, all rights reserved. Otsego County Coroner Terry Knapp pronounced the man deceased. Those arrested and charged were identified as: Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance 2nd degree (3 counts). Homeland Security Investigations, the Delaware County Sheriffs Office, the Town of Colchester Police Department and the Village of Liberty Police. Eight arrested in major Sullivan County drug bust June 4, 2021 5:25 am Facebook LinkedIn Sullivan County Sheriff's Office and Jail. 2023 www.recordonline.com. Unfortunately, we no longer have the leverage that the bail system used to afford us, said the sheriff. GANG supplied crack to other drug dealers for resale. More information on the bust will be released later today at the Sullivan County District Attorneys Office in Monticello. Liberty, NY 12754 (845) 292-4422 Monticello Police Dept. Enforcement and education are both key, Farrell said. Most of the defendants were charged with drug related 2nd and/or 3rd degree felonies. Phillip had half a kilogram of cocaine in his home. Between 2007 and 2015, FREDERICK GANG, 55, APRIL WATSON, a/k/a Nee Nee, 30, and TYRONE HAGANS, a/k/a Dirty T, 38, conspired to sell 280 grams or more of crack cocaine. Police say the incident happened after a Saugerties woman ordered an Uber to pick her up on Saturday afternoon. Serving New Yorks Hudson Valley and Catskill for over 23 Years, Were the news source where other reporters get their news, Newsroom:news@midhudsonnews.comnews@statewidenews.com, Copyright 2023 NY Newswire LLC| All rights reserved. On Monday, the Callicoon Town Board passed , The Fallsburg Central School District is asking students to join the new clubs that have been made possible by the 21st Century Community Learning Center After-School program grant from the U.S. , Copyright 2023 Sullivan County Democrat, Please log in to comment by clicking here, Warehouse project in Rock Hill seeks sewer extension, Callicoon justice retires, Town reorganizes, Powered by Creative Circle Media Solutions. Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Edward T. McKenna recently announced his retirement as a Town of Callicoon Justice. Mr. Solis remains innocent until proven guilty. 468. The drugs seized in this operation will now never make it to the streets, Krause said, and the weapons and money seized never made it out of dangerous hands. Site built by Systemagic, Elderly man critically injured in fire; airlifted to hospital (VIDEO), Valley View nursing home still faces staff shortage, Newly trained firefighters graduate from basic firefighting school, Poughkeepsie police investigating gunfire despite uncooperative witness. COPELAND distributed heroin to other drug dealers for resale, and on multiple occasions received firearms as payment for heroin. Syracuse, NY -- A DeWitt bodybuilder implicated in the largest cocaine bust in Onondaga County history will spend at least 18 years in prison after pleading guilty today. The law enforcement effort today is the product of remarkable cooperation among federal, state and local agencies and I thank all of our partners., Sullivan County District Attorney James R. Farrell said: Sullivan County, like the rest of our country, is not immune from the scourge of heroin and other dangerous narcotics and the threats they pose to our rural community. Dont live with mice this winter. MONTICELLO In an effort to address the continuing opiate/drug crises, the Sullivan County Sheriffs OfficesGang and Narcotics Intelligence Unithas made a number of arrests recently in the greater Sullivan County area. We invite you to use our commenting platform to engage in insightful conversations about issues in our community. She said the sheriff and she will present to the Sullivan County Legislature the opportunity to partner with Hope Not Handcuffs. HAGANS distributed crack in furtherance of the conspiracy. Further investigation led deputies to two additional locations; 564 Willi Hill Road in White Sulphur Springs where seven ounces of heroin/fentanyl were recovered and 313 Cooks Brook Road in the Delaware County Town of Colchester were approximately $11,000 in cash was seized. Mr. Bharara also thanked the Sullivan County District Attorneys Office for its ongoing assistance in the case. Heinrich was remanded to the county jail without bail. On Monday, 34 defendants were arraigned before Sullivan County Court Judge Frank J. LaBuda. Read more news. A passenger said he was one of four workers A Hudson Valley man has been charged with illegally possessing a ghost gun after he allegedly dropped it in a store. 463. He was remanded to the Sullivan County Jail without bail. Major drug bust in Monticello - Sullivan County Democrat Monticello Tuesday, January 17, 2023 32 F Cloudy National Award-winning, Family-run Newspaper Advanced search News Sports Hoy En Sullivan Obituaries Classifieds Opinion Community Columns Special Sections Send us your news Other items that may interest you County establishes a DEI policy Colon was out on bail, awaiting sentencing for a previous drug conviction when he was arrested on the new charges. Serving New Yorks Hudson Valley and Catskill for over 23 Years, Were the news source where other reporters get their news, Newsroom:news@midhudsonnews.comnews@statewidenews.com, Copyright 2023 NY Newswire LLC| All rights reserved. The State Police will continue to work closely with our law enforcement partners to make sure our neighborhoods are safe and the individuals who engage is this illegal activity are held accountable., Sullivan County Sheriff Michael A. Schiff said: Todays arrests are a clear indication of our resolve to address the drug epidemic that has besieged our community. During the search, eight people were arrested, according to a release from the New York State Police. Between 2011 and 2015, DARCY COPELAND, a/k/a Moey, 33, JENILYN BOYCE, a/k/a JL, 31, PRISCILLA FRANKLIN, 33, and JERRELL CLARK, a/k/a Rell, 30, conspired to sell one kilogram or more of heroin. On April 29, 2015, DEON MORGAN, 29, possessed a firearm after having been convicted of a felony. The mayor has already brought together religious leaders to discuss the issue. Simona Ballard was a special education teacher at George L. Cooke Elementary in Monticello, and resigned from her position after she was arrested on drugs and weapons charges in mid-February. MONTICELLO, NY Sullivan County officials executed nine search warrants on June 8 and arrested 26 Sullivan County residents who police allege were involved in a large drug network. These drugs destroy lives, rip apart families and fuel a cycle of violence in our communities that threatens our safety and security. The conspiracy was centered in Monticello, and members of the conspiracy distributed heroin in and around Sullivan County. Please click the link, under "Need an account?" Ridership went from 90 passengers per day to 210 and dropping of fares and doubling of routes from two to four have contributed to the growth, said Laura Quigley, commissioner of the Division of Community Resources. Alanna Bierstine, 32, of White Sulphur Springs, was charged with felony criminal possession of a controlled substance. The kingpin was the last to be arrested, said the undersheriff. Patterson was released on his own recognizance. 42 min ago. MONTICELLO - Eight people, including a major drug dealer,. He also said violence goes hand in hand with this type of activity. 26 Sullivan County residents arrested in drug bust | The River Reporter Monday, December 26, 2022 Log in Subscribe , 0 Wind: mph Advanced search News Arts & Leisure Obituaries Opinion Community Living Calendar Classifieds Lifestyle Magazines Submit News Related stories Yulan responds to structure fire In the Pike County Courts December 19 No comments on this item boonsboro elementary school staff. Please log in to comment by clicking here, PO Box 150,93 Erie AvenueNarrowsburg NY 12764 The statutory maximum penalties are prescribed by Congress and are provided here for informational purposes only, as any sentencings of the defendants would be determined by the respective judges. Hundreds of grams of cocaine and heroin, plus $58,000 in cash, were found when police searched Velazquezs home, Farrell said. 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