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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
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4 days ago
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Suspect accused of using 10 doctors' DEA numbers during prescription fraud scheme in Abilene, West Texas
ABILENE, Texas () – A suspect accused of using DEA numbers from 10 different doctors to try and fill prescriptions at dozens of pharmacies around Abilene and west Texas has been arrested. Andrew Trevino was taken into custody for Fraudulent Use of Identifying Information in Taylor County last week in connection to the allegations. Court documents state police began investigating Trevino in May 2023 after receiving reports that an individual was representing himself as a doctor to get prescription pills from pharmacies across Abilene. Trevino was identified as the suspect and found to have used 10 different doctors' DEA numbers to try and get prescriptions filled for fictitious patients at 58 different pharmacies in Abilene, Amarillo, Lubbock, Snyder, Abilene, and San Angelo over a period of 6 days. All of the prescriptions were for Promethazine with Codeine. Most of the pharmacies did not fill the prescriptions because they were able to identify the attempts as fraud, but Trevino was caught on surveillance video picking up one of the prescriptions from a Pharmacy in Abilene. Trevino now remains held in jail on bonds totaling $160,000. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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29-05-2025
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President Donald Trump pardons rapper NBA Youngboy
SALT LAKE CITY () — NBA YoungBoy, who was arrested in Utah for allegedly being involved in a prescription fraud ring, was one of several pardoned by President Donald Trump on Wednesday. Drew Findling, an attorney for NBA YoungBoy, confirmed that he had been pardoned to Rolling Stone. The rapper, whose legal name is Kentrell DeSean Gaulden, made a statement regarding the pardon on his Instagram story, which reads: I want to thank President Trump for granting me a pardon and giving me the opportunity to keep building — as a man, as a father, and as an artist. This moment means a lot. It opens the door to a future I've worked hard for and I am fully prepared to step into this. Big thanks to the Pardon Czar, Ms. Alice Marie Johnson, for fight for second chances for so many people, and to my lawyer Brittany K. Barneet, for being in my corner and all your hard work to make this possible. And thank you to everyone who believed in me. I'm grateful. I'm Focused. I'm Ready. NBA Youngboy's story on Instagram Gaulden was taken into custody last year. He was accused of running a prescription drug ring from drugs fraudulently obtained from local pharmacies and faced 46 charges, including patterns of unlawful activity, unlawful conduct-pharmacy practices, identity fraud, and forgery. He had been accused of calling in prescriptions for Promethazine with Codeine — what is known as a heavily abused cough suppressant — in pharmacies throughout Cache County, according to the Cache County Sheriff's Office. Louisiana rapper NBA Youngboy gets nearly 2 years in jail for gun-related charges In November 2024, Gaulden to two counts of third-degree felony identity fraud, two counts of third-degree felony forgery, and six counts of misdemeanor unlawful pharmacy conduct. Gaulden entered a 'no contest' plea to the remaining charges. At the time, Gaulden had been on house arrest in Utah with a trial for federal gun-related charges in Louisiana. In November, he entered a 'no contest' plea that resolved the state's charges against him, meaning his four felony charges were reduced to Class A Misdemeanors and he was ordered to pay a $25,000 fine. He settled two sets of federal charges against him, one with a 23-month sentence and the other ordering five years of probation and a $200,000 fine. He had been released earlier this year. Gaulden was one of several pardoned during a clemency spree Wednesday. According to , former Rep. Michael Grimm, who had served seven months in prison following pleading guilty to felony tax fraud, was granted a full pardon. Trump also commuted the sentence of Larry Hoover, known for co-founding the Gangster Disciples and having served multiple life sentences in prison. The president's action commutes Hoover's federal sentence, but he will still serve a state sentence, NewsNation reports. Former Connecticut Gov. John Rowland, who pleaded guilty in a corruption investigation and was later convicted on federal charges, was also pardoned, as well as reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, who were convicted on tax evasion and bank fraud charges in 2022, according to NewsNation. Follow the Flag raises gigantic flags and patriotic spirit Temps continue to climb, challenging heat records by the weekend with 90s and 100s on deck President Donald Trump pardons rapper NBA Youngboy Man who allegedly held Millcreek family hostage for months charged with 13 felonies Federal trade court blocks Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs under emergency powers law Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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28-05-2025
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Albany teen arrested for attempted prison drop in Washington Co.
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – Early Tuesday morning, around 3:30 am, Washington County Deputies were called out to a suspicious person spotted with a backpack in a cornfield near Washington State Prison. Working alongside the Georgia Department of Corrections K-9 Unit, deputies quickly set up a perimeter while the K-9 team tracked the suspect through the field. By 5:30 AM, the suspect was located and taken into custody thanks to the combined efforts of WCSO and GDC. Arrested was 19-year-old Maurice Stewart of Albany, Georgia. He is charged with: 2 counts of Possession with Intent to Distribute 4 counts of Items Prohibited by the Warden 1 count of Trading with Inmates He was in possession of: 2 bottles of Promethazine 1 pound of marijuana 4 pounds of tobacco 5 cellular phones with accessories and other miscellaneous items Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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14-05-2025
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Three charged in Opelousas with drugs and machine guns possession
OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) — Three men arrested in Opelousas were arrested and charged for possession of drugs and machine guns, deputies said. Deputies said they arrested Treshawn Lanathan Thomas, 23, Joseph Elton Richard, 59 and Willie Junior Sam or Willie Sam Jr. 48. Thomas is charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana, cocaine and Promethazine, possession of drug paraphernalia and obstruction of justice, authorities said. Richard is charged with six counts of possession of machine guns, authorities said. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Sam is charged with seven counts of a machine gun by convicted felon, possession of a firearm with obliterated serial number, four counts of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession with intent to distribute marijuana and synthetic marijuana and possession of a firearm in the presence of CDS, deputies said. According deputies, they received information that a subject named 'Trey' was allegedly selling marijuana and was in possession of several firearms from a residence at 413 Magnolia Street in Opelousas. As officials arrived at the residence, they allegedly saw 'Trey,' later identified as Thomas, attempting to flee from the officials while carrying a duffle bag. Thomas was apprehended without incident, but not before he was seen throwing a digital scale onto the roof of the house, deputies said. Deputies said they also arrested Joseph Richard and Willie Sam, while connecting the neighboring homes to the illegal activity. Search warrants were applied for and executed on the two residences where the following items were found: Approximately one pint of Promethazine with an estimated street value of $200 two marijuana hand-rolled cigarettes two drum magazines a loaded Smith & Wesson 9mm semi-auto pistol six auto-sears, 5 for Glock pistols and 1 for an AR rifle a Draco semi-auto pistol a Diamondback AR pistol, .300 Blackout caliber with an auto-sear a Tec-9 semi-auto pistol, fully loaded and with an obliterated serial number 11 sheets of 'Mojo' synthetic marijuana, with an estimated street value of $9,840 Three digital scales. No bond information has been released. We will update as more information is released. Louisiana health department to give update on measles, whooping cough cases Three charged in Opelousas with drugs and machine guns possession Lafayette traffic stop leads to three arrests, 20 lbs. of marijuana seized Parents arrested after rat found gnawing on blood-covered infant: South Carolina deputies Blue Bayou Water Park closed for 2025 summer season Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
