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Police dog sniffs out drugs, leading to arrests

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Police dog sniffs out drugs, leading to arrests

WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – A traffic stop conducted on Tuesday at Highway 34 near the Garden State Parkway led to a drug bust with the assistance of K9 Axle, a 6-year-old German Shepherd trained in narcotics detection. The alert from K9 Axle directed the officers to uncover methamphetamine and fentanyl inside the vehicle.

The suspects, Edward Flowers, 47, and Johannes Fort, 36, both from New York, were arrested. They are charged with distribution and possession of methamphetamine, possession of fentanyl, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Following the arrest, both individuals were taken to Monmouth County Jail and are awaiting a future court appearance. Their charges emphasize the consequences of drug distribution and possession as enforced by New Jersey law.

Wall Township Police Chief Sean O’Halloran commended the officers involved, stating, “I want to commend our dedicated officers and K9 unit for their outstanding work in this drug arrest.” He also acknowledged the crucial role of K9 Axel in the operation.

A photograph shows Ptl. Clint Forgach, Ptl. Joseph Antunez, and K9 Axel, highlighting the teamwork behind the arrest

U.S. Immigration Operation Results in 13 Arrests in Huntsville

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U.S. Immigration Operation Results in 13 Arrests in Huntsville

**HUNSTVILLE, Ala.** — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted a targeted enforcement operation focusing on criminal illegal aliens in collaboration with the FBI, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the Drug Enforcement Administration. On Monday, the joint operation led to the arrest of 13 illegal aliens within the Huntsville area.

Eight of the individuals had previously been deported from the United States and have federal convictions for illegal reentry. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Alabama prosecuted these cases.

Charges against those apprehended included domestic violence, narcotics trafficking, property crime, and driving while intoxicated.

ICE emphasizes the importance of smart immigration enforcement to protect community safety and uphold immigration laws. They encourage public reporting of crimes or suspicious activities through their hotline or online tip form, with more information available on their social media platform.

Traffic Stops in Anne Arundel County Lead to Firearms Arrests

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Traffic Stops in Anne Arundel County Lead to Firearms Arrests

**Severn, MD** – Detectives from the Western District stopped a silver Nissan Rogue on MD Route 32 near Laurel Fort Meade Road on Tuesday at 5:35 p.m. Officers identified an unserialized 9mm Polymer 80 handgun loaded with 23 rounds with the front seat passenger. The passenger Ibn Muta Ali Wright, aged 18, from Pasadena, MD, who is prohibited from owning firearms, was arrested. The driver, 29-year-old Kiyewon Edward Barnes from Germantown, MD, had outstanding arrest warrants.

**Pasadena, MD** – On Tuesday at 6:30 p.m., officers conducted a separate traffic stop in Pasadena on Ritchie Highway and Camrose Avenue with a silver Acura. Inside, they found a loaded Kurz semi-automatic handgun, identification cards with various names, suspected controlled dangerous substances (CDS), and related paraphernalia. The driver was unidentified at the time but taken into custody. His passenger, Hilary Jean Elam, aged 36, from Baltimore, was also arrested.

Both incidents led to significant arrests and highlight the ongoing efforts of local police to curb illegal activities

Two Arrests Made in Wall Township Home Invasion Case

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Two Arrests Made in Wall Township Home Invasion Case

**WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ** – Two suspects have been charged concerning a home invasion and attempted vehicle theft that occurred on January 20 at a residence on Baileys Corner Road. The incident involved three masked individuals breaking into the home through a rear window.

The homeowner reported that the suspects took car keys but could not steal the vehicle. They fled in a dark-colored car, traveling west on Allaire Road towards State Highway 34 after the homeowner contacted the police.

Detective Zach Honecker’s investigation identified the suspects as 21-year-old Yasir Twitty and 19-year-old Nymir Marks, both from Newark. They face charges, including 2nd-degree conspiracy to commit residential burglary and two counts of 2nd-degree criminal attempt to commit theft.

Twitty is held in Middlesex County Jail, while Marks is in Essex County Jail. The Wall Township Police Detective Bureau continues to investigate, seeking to identify the third suspect involved. Authorities emphasize that all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. The Wall Township Police Department encourages anyone with additional information to call (732) 449-4500.

Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Wanted Fugitive After Year-Long Search

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Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Fugitive After Year-Long Search

**Pittsburgh, PA** – A Pittsburgh man, Allen McCarthy, on the run since March, was arrested on multiple warrants, announced Sheriff Kevin M. Kraus on Thursday.

McCarthy, 42, had a bench warrant issued a year ago for failing to attend a pre-trial conference related to a theft charge. A second bench warrant came last August after he failed to appear for a preliminary hearing on drug and firearm charges. Additional charges against McCarthy include an escape warrant from the Sheriff’s Office and warrants from Pittsburgh Police for firearm violations and recklessly endangering another person.

This week, detectives pinpointed McCarthy’s location at a residence on McClain Street in Pittsburgh’s Allentown area. Around 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, officers approached the residence, encountering several individuals and learning of McCarthy’s presence in an upstairs bedroom.

Upon clearing the premises, detectives found McCarthy in the upstairs bedroom, taking him into custody and transporting him to the Allegheny County Jail.

Two Arrests Made in Drug-Induced Death Case

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Two Arrests Made in Drug-Induced Death Case

**Hackensack, NJ** – Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of Robert Wichowski, 31, and Xiomara Frias-Barbosa, 28, from Hasbrouck Heights, NJ, for drug-induced death and related drug offenses. The operation was conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and Hackensack Police Department, led by Chiefs Matthew Finck and Michael Antista.

On November 2, Hackensack Police Department responded to a medical emergency involving the death of a 54-year-old man. Evidence suggested a Fentanyl overdose, prompting an investigation.

Following a thorough investigation, detectives identified Wichowski and Frias-Barbosa as suppliers of the fatal drug dose. With support from Bergen County Sheriff’s Office, Hasbrouck Heights PD, and Bergen County Regional SWAT Team, a search warrant was executed on March 5 at their residence, leading to the seizure of several hundred bags of suspected Fentanyl and drug paraphernalia.

Both individuals were charged with numerous offenses including strict liability for a drug-induced death, possession and distribution of Fentanyl, and possession of drug paraphernalia. They

Drug Task Force Raid Yields Five Arrests in Poughkeepsie

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Drug Task Force Raid Yields Five Arrests in Poughkeepsie

**Poughkeepsie, NY** – A narcotics investigation by the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force led to arrests at 7 Jones Street in the Town of Poughkeepsie following complaints about drug activity and overdoses. On Friday, Drug Task Force Agents purchased fentanyl and cocaine at the location, concluding in the arrest of five individuals.

Joseph Napolitano, 35, was apprehended for selling fentanyl and cocaine on multiple occasions. Napolitano faced charges of Criminal Possession and Sale of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree, which are class B felonies. He was later arraigned and released, ordered to report to probation.

The other four individuals arrested included Atrayu Felix, 29, Shane Turner, 31, and Jasmine English, 19, all wanted by the New York State Police for narcotics-related offenses. They were turned over to the state police. Robert Cann, 30, wanted by the NYS Parole, was taken to Dutchess County Jail.

The Drug Task Force, with assistance from the Town of Poughkeepsie Police, remains committed to combatting