FORT WASHINGTON, Md. — A 27-year-old Fort Washington man is in custody after police say he shot and killed two teenagers during a suspected illegal drug deal Tuesday night. A…
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A court-authorized search at a residence on E. Veterans Highway led to a major narcotics bust earlier this month, resulting in multiple arrests and the seizure…
GLEN BURNIE, Md. — A suspicious car parked near Hilltop Road late Friday night led to the discovery of two loaded handguns and more than a quarter-kilogram of suspected marijuana,…
NEWARK, N.J. — A Newark man has pleaded guilty to charges stemming from an armed robbery of a U.S. Postal Service employee, along with federal firearms and drug trafficking offenses,…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump on Friday said his administration would launch graphic anti-drug advertisements to combat fentanyl abuse, while also advocating for the death penalty for drug dealers.…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Former President Donald Trump on Thursday hosted a meeting with governors at the White House, where he issued a strong warning to leaders of sanctuary states, including…
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of State has officially designated several major criminal organizations, including Mexican drug cartels and transnational gangs, as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs), according to a notice…
BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 37-year-old Brick Township man has been charged with multiple narcotics offenses following a month-long investigation into the distribution of marijuana and psilocybin in Ocean County,…
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Two Ocean County residents were indicted on multiple weapons and drug charges following an investigation that led to the seizure of firearms, including “ghost guns,” extended…
NEWARK, N.J. — The leader of one of Newark’s largest open-air drug markets was sentenced Tuesday to 168 months in federal prison for overseeing a major narcotics operation that distributed…
Utica Police Conduct Successful Drug and Weapon Raid
**UTICA, NY** – A search warrant was executed on February 11 at 1129 Miller St as part of an investigation into narcotics and weapons possession. The operation was a joint effort by the Utica Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit, GIVE Unit, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms.
On Tuesday, officers from the UPD SIU and Patrol, Oneida County Narcotics Unit, and METRO SWAT detained Douglas Smallwood, 24, the target of the search warrant, at the residence on Miller St. The search led to the discovery and seizure of significant evidence.
Authorities seized four handguns, one modified with a “switch” to make it fully automatic, three extended handgun magazines, and 448 grams of fentanyl. Additionally, assorted ammunition, narcotics packing materials, and $9,275 in US currency were confiscated.
Smallwood faces charges including criminal possession of a controlled substance in the first and third degrees, criminal possession of a firearm, and multiple counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the second and third degrees.
Myrtle Beach Man Given 10-Year Sentence for Drug Trafficking
**Conway, SC** – Jarrell Grant, a 50-year-old resident of Myrtle Beach, was sentenced on Monday for his involvement in a 2023 drug trafficking case. He pleaded guilty to multiple charges including trafficking cocaine; possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine and heroin; possession of a firearm by a convicted felon; and failure to stop for a blue light.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant Solicitor Brandon R. Lanier from the 15th Circuit Solicitor’s Office. Circuit Court Judge Alex Hyman sentenced Grant to 10 years in prison. The sentences for the charges reflect their nature, with some carrying penalties ranging from five to 30 years, making Grant ineligible for parole due to the serious and violent nature of the cocaine trafficking charge.
The charges originated from a search warrant executed at Grant’s residence following a drug trafficking investigation. Detectives discovered packaged narcotics and a firearm, the possession of which is illegal for Grant. After attempting to flee from authorities, he was eventually apprehended. His previous conviction for trafficking crack cocaine resulted in enhanced charges.
Assistant Solicitor Lanier acknowledged the efforts of the Myrtle Beach Police Department, particularly the
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Five Ocean County residents were arrested and charged with narcotics offenses following a multi-agency investigation into drug distribution in the area, authorities said. Update: As of…
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — A Baltimore man was arrested on drug and weapons charges after police discovered a loaded stolen handgun and suspected crack cocaine during a traffic stop in Annapolis,…
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD — A man was arrested in Severn after allegedly fleeing from officers and attempting to discard multiple drugs during a traffic stop, authorities said. The incident…
DOVER, Del. — A Dover man was arrested on felony gun and drug charges Saturday night after a traffic stop led to the discovery of a firearm and marijuana, Delaware…
HAVRE DE GRACE, Md. — Detectives with the Harford County Drug Task Force arrested multiple individuals in connection with a cocaine distribution investigation at Abbey Burger Havre de Grace, authorities…
The investigation began in September 2024 after police received calls for service and anonymous tips alleging drug use and sales inside the restaurant on North Washington Street. Undercover officers made…
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…
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Jacobo Gonzalez-Cruz was booked into the Ocean County jail on Thursday following his arrest on a drug possession charge, according to inmate records. He has an…
MAITLAND, Fla. — Marcus Jordan, the son of basketball legend Michael Jordan, repeatedly referenced his famous father during his arrest for DUI, cocaine possession, and resisting officers without violence, according…
NEWARK, N.J. — A convicted felon from East Orange admitted Tuesday to drug trafficking and possessing a firearm in furtherance of his operation, Acting U.S. Attorney Vikas Khanna announced. Ibraheem…
BALTIMORE, Md. — Baltimore Police officers have seized more than 250 firearms from the city’s streets in January as part of ongoing efforts to combat violence and reduce illegal activity.…
Utica Police Arrest Local Man on Drug Charges
**Utica, NY** – On Thursday, an investigator from the Special Investigations Unit acquired contact information for a person involved in cocaine distribution. The investigator arranged a narcotics purchase from the suspect, leading to law enforcement action.
Following the transaction, Crime Prevention Unit officers stopped the individual and arrested him. The suspect, identified as James Schiess, 35, from Utica, was detained and taken to the Utica Police Department.
Schiess faces several charges, including Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the third degree for both possession and intent to sell, as well as Criminal Possession in the seventh degree. Additionally, he is charged with Tampering with Physical Evidence for allegedly attempting to destroy the narcotics.
PHILADELPHIA — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of Jose Ortega Ramirez in Philadelphia on January 28, 2025, on charges including possession of child pornography and drug…