OSWEGATCHIE, N.Y. – A Brooklyn man was arrested Thursday after authorities discovered a significant quantity of cocaine in his vehicle during a traffic stop on State Highway 37, police said.…
NEWARK, N.J. — A Mexican citizen extradited to the United States has pleaded guilty to conspiring to distribute heroin and cocaine as part of a large-scale drug trafficking operation, federal…
CAMDEN, N.J. — A Mexican national pleaded guilty Tuesday to trafficking cocaine and illegally re-entering the United States after being deported multiple times, Acting U.S. Attorney Vikas Khanna announced. Anastacio…
PASADENA, Md. — A Baltimore man was arrested Friday evening after police found a loaded handgun and suspected cocaine in his vehicle during an investigation in Pasadena, authorities said. At…
RALEIGH, N.C. – Harold Vernard Greene, Jr., 45, was sentenced to 24 years in federal prison after being convicted of drug trafficking in an investigation that uncovered direct ties to…
TAMPA, Fla. — Two Colombian men have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to import cocaine into the United States, following a years-long investigation into an international drug trafficking network, U.S. Attorney…
FREDERICK, MD — A Prince George’s County man has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for possession with the intent to distribute cocaine, the Frederick County State’s Attorney’s Office…
Atlantic City Police Arrest Two in Narcotics Case
**Atlantic City, NJ** – The Atlantic City Police Department arrested Jameel Stephens, 42, and Shamera Dunston-Marrero, 25, following an investigation into narcotics distribution. The pair had been wanted since early December.
On December 3, detectives from the Special Investigations Section executed a court-authorized search of a residence and vehicle on the 400 block of South Carolina Avenue. They discovered over 1.34 pounds of cocaine, 21 grams of heroin, more than two ounces of MDMA, over $16,000 in cash, and drug paraphernalia intended for narcotics distribution. Stephens and Dunston-Marrero were not apprehended at the scene, but charges were filed, and warrants were issued for their arrests.
On Thursday, Detective Ermindo Marsini, with assistance from the Atlantic County Sheriff’s Office, located the suspects in Pleasantville and successfully took them into custody. Both individuals face charges including possession with intent to distribute controlled dangerous substances, money laundering, maintaining a CDS production facility, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
The suspects were taken to the Atlantic County Justice Facility. The charges are accusations and both individuals are presumed innocent until proven
UTICA, N.Y. – Two Utica residents are facing multiple drug-related charges following a police raid on Elizabeth Street that uncovered cocaine, fentanyl pills, and drug paraphernalia, authorities said. On December…
YANCEY COUNTY, NC — A California resident posing as a Hurricane Helene recovery volunteer was arrested in the Pensacola community on Sunday and charged with trafficking cocaine, authorities said. The…
BATON ROUGE, La. — A Honduran national was sentenced to 63 months in federal prison after being convicted of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and cocaine, according to U.S.…
LANCASTER, Pa. — A Lancaster woman accused of causing the death of her three-month-old child while using cocaine to stay awake has waived her preliminary hearing, allowing her case to…
NEW YORK — Thirteen individuals, including high-ranking officials in the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) and Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF), have been charged with conspiring to import cocaine into…
POMONA, N.Y. — A five-month investigation into narcotics sales in the Town of Haverstraw culminated in the arrest of a Pomona man and the seizure of fentanyl pills, cocaine, and…
NEWNAN, Ga. — A Virginia man has pleaded guilty to trafficking large quantities of fentanyl, cocaine, heroin, and other narcotics through Georgia, while his co-defendant admitted to concealing a felony,…
LANCASTER, Pa. — A joint investigation by the Lancaster County Drug Task Force (DTF) and Homeland Security Investigations led to the arrest of a Columbia man earlier this month and…
LEXINGTON, Ky. — A new study exploring the effects of cocaine on state-dependent learning and sexual conditioning in male Japanese quail has revealed significant links between drug use and increased…
Barnegat Man Sentenced for Cocaine and Handgun Charges
**Barnegat, NJ** – Clifford Holland, 48, of Barnegat, received a prison sentence on Friday following his guilty pleas to drug and weapons charges. Judge Dina M. Vicari sentenced Holland to three years in New Jersey State Prison for possession with intent to distribute less than half an ounce of cocaine. Additionally, he received a 10-year sentence, with a five-year parole ineligibility, for unlawful possession of a handgun.
The charges stem from a February 23 incident in Barnegat. During a narcotics investigation, law enforcement executed a search warrant on Gunning River Road. Police seized cocaine and a .22 caliber revolver.
Holland had been detained since his arrest on that date. He entered his guilty pleas on September 9 before the same judge. The sentences will be served concurrently.
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer commended Assistant Prosecutor Stephen Burke and various law enforcement agencies. The coordinated effort led to the successful prosecution and sentencing of Holland.
Port Jervis, NY –
Port Jervis authorities, including Police Chief William Worden, announced the arrest of Enido Isaac Rumaldo, 20, for selling over 2.2 ounces of cocaine to an undercover officer. The arrest occurred on Monday at around 3:10 PM on King Street, following a lengthy investigation into narcotics trafficking in the area. The suspect allegedly exchanged the cocaine for $4,000, hiding the money before being detained.
Besides the drug possession charge, Rumaldo faces charges for using drug paraphernalia, as items like scales and packaging materials were found in the Cadillac he was driving. The investigation was supported by the Orange County Drug Task Force and Middletown Police Department, involving undercover operations with increasing drug purchases. Rumaldo is scheduled to appear in court in Port Jervis on October 21.
Law enforcement agencies collaborated on the investigation, including police departments from Wallkill and Montgomery, District Attorney offices from Orange and Pike counties, and several crime analysis units. In addition to Orange County charges, Pike County is also investigating Rumaldo.
Statements from regional law enforcement underscore the multi-agency effort and commitment to tackling narcotics trafficking in the region. The case is being prosecuted by Senior Assistant District Attorney Alexis
BEACON, N.Y. — A Beacon man was arrested Thursday in connection with the sale of fentanyl and cocaine, following an investigation by the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task…
East Fishkill, NY – The Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force has reported investigating the sale of cocaine mixed with fentanyl in East Fishkill, resulting in the arrest…
Albany, NY – State Police from the Troop F Community Stabilization Unit seized a kilo of cocaine during a traffic stop on Interstate 87. The operation was successfully executed with…
NEWARK, N.J. — A Colombian citizen has admitted to conspiring to import 15 kilograms of cocaine into the United States, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced Monday. Savier Cervantes, 37,…
*FLEMINGTON, NJ – A former councilman from Flemington, NJ was sentenced to state prison for distributing cocaine. Hunterdon County Prosecutor Renée M. Robeson announced the sentencing of Malik D. Johnston,…
HARRISBURG, PA – Nathan R. Wolfe, a 41-year-old resident of Kittanning, Armstrong County, has been sentenced to 25 to 50 years in prison. This sentencing follows his conviction for supplying…