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Yahoo
4 days ago
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24 arrested in major Central Jersey drug bust, prosecutor announces
A long-term, multi-agency investigation concluded with a coordinated narcotics enforcement operation on May 29 that led to the arrest of 24 individuals and the seizure of a substantial quantity of illegal drugs, firearms and cash, Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel announced. On May 29 members of the Union County Prosecutor's Office Intelligence and Narcotics Division, along with officers from more than 20 police departments including Linden, Roselle, Rahway, Elizabeth, Union County, Union County Sheriff's Office, Cranford, Summit, Kean University, Berkeley Heights, Springfield, Scotch Plains, Union and Woodbridge as well as the Essex County Prosecutor's Office, Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office, Middlesex, Essex and Union counties and Newark SWAT, executed 14 search warrants across multiple locations. These locations included Linden, the Avenel section of Woodbridge, Plainfield, Rahway, Roselle, Elizabeth, East Orange and Newark, officials said. The expansive operation was the result of a comprehensive investigation by the Intelligence and Narcotics Division and the Linden Police Department Narcotics Bureau targeting a drug distribution network operating mainly in Linden and Roselle. "Illegal drug sales and the violent crimes associated with it are some of the most destructive forces in our community today," stated Linden Police Chief David Hart. "This investigation has dismantled a complex criminal network, disrupted the flow of illegal drugs into our cities, and saved countless families from further violence and suffering. We are incredibly proud of the work done here, and grateful to the Union County Prosecutor's Office and all of our law enforcement partners for their incredible cooperation and support throughout the course of this investigation." The execution of the search warrants yielded substantial seizures, including: $81,559 in U.S. currency 6 handguns 431 grams of suspected powder cocaine 73 grams of suspected crack/cocaine 2,149 prescription pills 500 prescription Xanax pills 32 fluid ounces of Promethazine 19 pounds of suspected marijuana 22 grams of suspected heroin 16 folds of suspected heroin 127 grams of suspected methamphetamine 112 grams of cutting agents used to process controlled dangerous substances (CDS) Drug paraphernalia used for packaging CDS Drug paraphernalia used to operate a drug mill "This network, which was operated by people ranging in age from their 20s to their 70s, conspired with the united purpose to distribute illicit drugs in the Union County area," Daniel stated. "The success of this investigation is a testament to the unwavering dedication and exceptional collaboration among all participating law enforcement agencies. We are committed to dismantling drug distribution networks that fuel crime and endanger our communities." The individuals facing the most serous charges include: Hamid Holloway, 44, of East Orange: Charged with of first-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance with the intent to distribute, second-degree certain persons not to have weapons, second-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance with the intent to distribute, two counts of second-degree possession of a firearm while committing a controlled dangerous substances crime, three counts of third-degree possessing a controlled dangerous substance, third-degree conspiracy to distribute controlled dangerous substances and fourth-degree possession of a large capacity ammunition magazine. Steve Dale, 42, of Elizabeth: Charged with first-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute, second-degree certain persons not to possess weapons, three counts of second-degree possession of firearm while committing controlled dangerous substances offense, third-degree conspiracy to distribute controlled dangerous substances, third-degree possession of controlled dangerous substances, third-degree possession of firearm without a serial number, third-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute within 1000 feet of school property and two counts of fourth-degree possession of a large capacity magazine, Khylah Brown, 28, of Elizabeth: Charged with first-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute, three counts of second-degree possession of firearm while committing controlled dangerous substances offense, third-degree possession of controlled dangerous substances, third-degree possession with intent to distribute controlled dangerous substances within 1000 feet of school property, third-degree possession of firearm without a serial number and two counts of fourth-degree possession of a large capacity magazine. Brian Perez, 34, of Elizabeth: Charged with first-degree maintaining/operating a narcotics production facility, second-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent todistribute, two counts of second-degree possession with intent to distribute controlled dangerous substances within 500 feet of public property, third-degree conspiracy to distribute controlled dangerous substances, third-degree possession of controlled dangerous substances and fourth-degree possession of a large capacity magazine. Diane Oreilly, 64, of Roselle: Charged with first-degree maintaining/operating a narcotics production facility and third-degree conspiracy to distribute controlled dangerous substances CDS. Joel Coupaud, 70, of Roselle: Charged with first-degree maintaining/operating a narcotics production facility and third-degree conspiracy to distribute. Michael Giles, 44, of Roselle: Charged with first-degree maintaining/operating a narcotics production facility and disorderly persons use or possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia. Ildefonso Colon, 28, of Roselle: Charged with two counts of second-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute, third-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute within 1,000 feet of school property, third-degree conspiracy to distribute a controlled dangerous substance, two counts of third-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance, third-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute and three counts of fourth-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance. Sean Kelly, 32, of Elizabeth: Charged with second-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance with the intent to distribute, three counts of third-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance, two counts of third-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute and third-degree conspiracy to distribute a controlled dangerous substance. Edward Fish Jr., 46, of Plainfield: Charged with second-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute, second-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute within 500 feet of public property, third-degree possession of controlled dangerous substances and third-degree conspiracy to distribute controlled dangerous substances. Jessica Montes-Bustillo, 25, of Elizabeth: Charged with second-degree possession of a firearm while committing a controlled dangerous substances offense, second-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute within 500 feet of public property, second-degree certain persons not to possess weapons, third-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute and fourth-degree possession of controlled dangerous substances. Anthony Brown, 31, of Elizabeth: Charged with second-degree possession of a firearm while committing a controlled dangerous substances offense, second-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute within 500 feet of public property, third-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute and fourth-degree possession of controlled dangerous substances, 2C:35-10A(3) Eugene Doss, 44, of the Avenel section of Woodbridge: Charged with second-degree possession of a prescription legend drug with intent to distribute, third-degree conspiracy to distribute controlled dangerous substances, fourth-degree possession of a prescription legend drug, fourth-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance and fourth-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute. Jevaughn Brown, 30, of Rahway: Charged with second-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute, second-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute within 500 feet of public property, third-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute and third-degree possession of controlled dangerous substances. Naim Holloway, 44, of East Orange: Charged with second-degree possession of controlled dangerous substances with intent to distribute and third-degree possession of controlled dangerous substances. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Union County Prosecutor's Office NarcoticsTask Force Detective Dylan Cosgrove at 908-341-3088 or Linden Police Detective Michael Olbrysat 908-474-8515. email: cmakin@ Cheryl Makin is an award-winning feature, news and education reporter for part of the USA Today Network. Contact: Cmakin@ or @CherylMakin. To get unlimited access, please subscribe or activate your digital account today. This article originally appeared on Central Jersey drug bust leads to 24 arrests, guns, cashed seized
BBC News
08-05-2025
- BBC News
Hospital order for Shipley woman who killed husband
A woman who battered her husband to death with a garden tool before setting his body on fire has been made the subject of an indefinite hospital Poole, 53, killed 92-year-old David Hart in the garden of their home in Shetland Close, Shipley, in April been diagnosed with schizophrenia she was deemed unfit to stand trial, but after a hearing at Bradford Crown Court a jury concluded she had carried out the acts Poole into the care of Rampton Hospital, Mr Justice Cotter said Mr Hart had been killed in "terrifying circumstances" while trying to defend himself. During the four day hearing jurors were told Mr Hart had heard screaming for help on the afternoon he later described seeing him on the ground in a "pool of blood" before watching as Poole set his body camera footage played in court showed police forcing entry to the back garden shortly afterwards, where Poole was seen dousing herself in fuel in an outbuilding before being her arrest, the defendant made repeated references to "Jesus" and asked for her Bible, it was Justice Cotter sad as a result of Poole's ongoing and severe psychotic condition the appropriate disposal was a hospital order under the Mental Health order to protect the public he also imposed a restriction order which means that Poole cannot be released without her case being considered by the Secretary of State or a mental health added that if Poole were ever assessed as being fit to plead she could still face trial in the future. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
BBC News
06-05-2025
- BBC News
Susan Poole killed Shipley man David Hart, 92, court told
Man, 92, killed by wife in back garden, jury told Just now Share Save David Spereall BBC News, Yorkshire Share Save Google Bradford Crown Court was told Susan Poole was deemed medically unfit to stand trial A 92-year-old man was attacked and killed in his back garden by his wife, before his body was doused in fuel and set alight, a jury has been told. Susan Poole, 53, is alleged to have murdered David Hart at the home the couple shared with their adult son in Bradford on 16 April last year, Bradford Crown Court heard. Ms Poole was deemed unfit to plead or stand trial for the offence on the advice of two medical professionals. Instead, a trial of the facts started on Tuesday, with the jury asked to determine if she committed the act she is accused of, rather than deeming whether or not she is criminally guilty. Opening the case, prosecutor Michelle Colborne KC said Mr Hart was heard screaming for help by neighbours on the afternoon he died, at his address on Shetland Close in Shipley. His body was then seen on the ground in a "pool of blood" through a garden fence by his next door neighbours, one of whom then saw the defendant setting Mr Hart's body alight as she ignored pleas for attention. Body-worn camera footage played to the jury showed police forcing entry to the back garden shortly afterwards, where Ms Poole was seen dousing herself in fuel in an outbuilding before being restrained. 'Door barricaded with canned food' Upon her arrest, the defendant made repeated references to "Jesus" and asked for her Bible, it was said. The front door to the house had been barricaded with canned food, the court heard. CCTV clips played to the jury from earlier the same afternoon showed Ms Poole chopping down a cherry tree in the garden, at one point assisted by her husband. In a later clip, she was then seen brandishing a tree root picker in the direction of Mr Hart in what the prosecution described as an "aggressive" manner, before they both disappeared from view. The jury was told the root picker is believed to be the weapon used to inflict fatal head injuries on the victim. He is thought to have died from these injuries before his body was set alight. Diary entries read to the court, believed to have been written by Mr Hart on the day he died, described how he and his son were locked in the house and unable to get into the garden "because we might get Covid". The same entry added: "Sue says Jesus has spoken to her and it's OK to open the windows, and he is protecting her personally." The couple's son, who was led from the house by police after the incident, was not involved in the attack and is not accused of any offences, Ms Colborne said. The trial continues.
CBS News
02-04-2025
- Politics
- CBS News
North Texas man overcomes adversity to become community pillar but struggles to obtain pardon for second chance
A North Texas man has overcome pain, loss, jail and drug addiction to become a business owner and a decorated first responder in his community. But there's one thing he desperately wants and has struggled to achieve despite help from two dozen state lawmakers. "I was 19, I was a widower facing eviction, living on the streets and I really didn't have a good place to turn," said David Hart. Hart turned to drugs when his wife and his father both died within months of each other in 2003. "I questioned my existence of why I was spared and I am here, what's the point," Hart said. Now 22 years later, the 41-year-old, long recovered from his brief addiction, has become a pillar of the Parker County community he grew up in. Hart now owns a successful heating and air conditioning business with more than 40 employees. He also just bought a malt shop in town and previously served as a firefighter. With a family that includes 6 children, Hart's dark past seems like a distant memory. But it only seems that way. "Not everyone deserves to carry that weight forever," he said. Hart spoke last week to state lawmakers in Austin in support of a bill that would make it easier for people with drug offenses to get their records expunged. In his case, he's seeking a pardon from Gov. Greg Abbott, who he met with last year, so he can hopefully become a reserve police officer. "One of the things that I've tried so hard to do is to serve in kind of a different capacity because I believe, given that position, maybe I have a chance to save somebody else's life," Hart said. Hart has signed letters from 25 current and former legislators backing his request, including former Parker County State Senator Drew Springer. "I met him because of his fantastic work on behalf of the citizens of Parker County," said Springer. "And he deserves a second chance. I think that's the Christian way of life and I think David's story as much anybody empowers that." Despite all of his support, Hart has been unable to get the pardon he believes people like him deserve. "It's not going quite the way I thought it would," Hart said. Hart believes if Texas made it easier for those with drug offenses to wipe away their past, it would encourage more people to do what he's done with his life. "It seems to be a one-and-done type deal in Texas for some reason," said Hart. "It's a scarlet letter you can't get rid of. No, you can't get rid of it."
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Second arrest made in case involving damaged traffic signs, flyer distribution in Louisiana
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A second arrest has been made in connection with the defacement of traffic signs and the distribution of flyers in plastic bags across multiple jurisdictions. David Hart, 45, was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service in Plaquemines Parish and charged with criminal damage to property by defacing with graffiti. Authorities say additional charges may be filed in other jurisdictions. Hart's arrest follows the arrest of Robert Hebert II, 42, who was also charged with criminal damage to property. The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office (LPSO) said the case involves dozens of Ziplock bags containing flyers and corn kernels left in driveways, along with damaged signs in Walker. According to Sheriff Jason Ard, the flyers contained crime statistics and content aimed at specific groups of people. LPSO is asking anyone who has received one of the flyers to call 225-686-2241 (ext. 1) or submit a tip through the LPSO app. The investigation is being handled by: U.S. Marshals Service East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office Plaquemines Parish Sheriff's Office FBI Authorities say the case remains under investigation, and more details may be released as the case progresses. New Mexico man arrested after Livingston Parish child porn investigation Second arrest made in case involving damaged traffic signs, flyer distribution in Louisiana Vice President Vance accuses European leaders of censoring free speech Rock the Country Ticket Sweepstakes Baton Rouge Mayor Edwards' plan to shift library funds to police hits snag WATCH: Driver in Utah escapes car before train smashes into vehicle Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
