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Dutchess County Drug Dealer Arrested with Fentanyl and Handgun
**Poughkeepsie, NY** – A drug dealer in Poughkeepsie’s “South Side” has been apprehended by the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force. The operation targeted Haitham A. Dasan, 48, following reports of narcotics sales, including fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine, with agents also discovering he was armed.
On Thursday, around 12:00 PM, task force agents located and arrested Mr. Dasan near Hooker Ave. They discovered large quantities of fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, and a loaded .32 caliber handgun in his possession.
Mr. Dasan now faces multiple charges, including criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell and possession of a weapon. He was arraigned in Poughkeepsie Court and remanded to Dutchess County Jail without bail.
The Drug Task Force emphasizes the importance of public safety and encourages locals to report any suspicions of narcotic activities or illegally armed individuals. Tips can be submitted at 845-463-6040 or via email at DrugTaskForceTips@gmail.com.
GAITHERSBURG, Md. – A 17-year-old with an outstanding warrant was arrested in Rockville last week after police found him in possession of a loaded handgun and 250 suspected fentanyl pills.…
Drug Dealer Arrested near Pawling Schools in Meth and Fentanyl Operation
**Pawling, NY –** The Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force has been conducting an investigation into methamphetamine and fentanyl sales in Pawling. The investigation identified William Frenza, 59, selling drugs near Pawling Middle and High Schools.
On Wednesday at around 9:00 PM, agents executed a search warrant at Frenza’s residence. They found a significant quantity of packaged fentanyl, methamphetamine, and other narcotics, leading to his arrest.
Frenza faces several charges, including criminal possession with intent to sell both narcotic drugs and methamphetamine. He was arraigned in the Town of Pawling Court and held on varying bond options.
Authorities urge the public to contact the Drug Task Force if they have information on drug activities. They emphasize that charges against Frenza are accusations, and as in all criminal cases, innocent until proven guilty applies.
GAITHERSBURG, Md. — A 16-year-old has been arrested in Montgomery County with over 400 suspected fentanyl pills, following a drug investigation by local police. The teenager, whose name has not…
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Poughkeepsie Fentanyl Dealer Arrested in Drug Task Force Operation
**Poughkeepsie, NY** – The Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force has conducted an investigation into fentanyl sales in multiple locations within Poughkeepsie. Christian Blades, 31, was identified as the key dealer involved in these activities.
Blades was arrested on Tuesday, shortly after noon, on Parker Avenue. He faces two counts of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the third degree, categorized as a Class B felony.
Following his arrest, Blades was arraigned in Poughkeepsie City Court and held in Dutchess County Jail without bail. Authorities indicated that Blades may face additional charges as the investigation progresses.
The Drug Task Force has emphasized the dangers of fentanyl, linking it to numerous overdose deaths in the county. They encourage anyone with information on drug activities to contact their confidential tip line at 845-463-6040 or email DrugTaskForceTips@gmail.com. Arrested individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Stamford Man Indicted on Fentanyl Trafficking Charges
**Stamford, CT** – The U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut, Vanessa Roberts Avery, and Stephen P. Belleau, the Acting Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration for New England, announced charges against Darius Gamble, 39, of Stamford. Gamble, also known as “Rell,” faces charges for fentanyl trafficking offenses.
According to investigations by the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Bridgeport High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force and the Stamford Police Department, Gamble was identified as a large-scale fentanyl distributor. On September 1, authorities executed a controlled purchase of approximately 50 grams of fentanyl from him.
Gamble was arrested on September 12 following a criminal complaint. During the arrest, law enforcement found approximately 42 grams of fentanyl, a kilogram press machine, narcotics processing tools, and $31,307 in cash in his residence. A further search of his vehicle revealed an additional six grams of fentanyl.
A grand jury in Bridgeport indicted Gamble on October 2 with possession and intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl, with each charge carrying a mandatory minimum sentence of five
Boston, MA – Police arrested Lorenzo Myers, 37, of Boston at approximately 12:15 AM on Friday, October 18. The arrest was made by officers from District B-2 (Roxbury) on drug trafficking charges.
Officers patrolling near Tremont Street and Columbus Avenue noticed a vehicle with expired registration. They activated their cruiser’s emergency signals to execute a traffic stop.
The vehicle operator was asked to step out for towing reasons. A subsequent search of the vehicle uncovered three bags of suspected Fentanyl and a digital scale.
The search further revealed fourteen bags of Marijuana, a second scale, multiple empty bags, and $592 in cash. Myers was also carrying three bags of Crack Cocaine, with a later analysis confirming the drugs to be 31 grams of Fentanyl and 40 grams of Crack Cocaine.
Myers faced charges of Trafficking of Class A, Trafficking of Class B, and Possession with Intent to Distribute Class D. An arraignment in Roxbury District Court is anticipated.
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BUFFALO, N.Y. — Hector Anaya, 51, of Buffalo, New York, pled guilty on Thursday to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, as announced by U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross. The…
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