South Jersey Man Sentenced In Fatal Crash Involving Mix Of Drugs: Prosecutor South Jersey Man Sentenced In Fatal Crash Involving Mix Of Drugs: Prosecutor
South Jersey Man Sentenced In Fatal Crash Involving Mix Of Drugs: Prosecutor A 32-year-old man driving under the influence of a mix of drugs was sentenced to eight years in New Jersey state prison for a fatal crash, authorities said. On Sept. 27, 2021 at approximately 8:25 a.m., Michael Doyle of Pleasantville, operated a Honda CRV recklessly when he disregarded a red traffic light at the intersection of Black Horse Pike and English Creek Avenue, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. Doyle struck and killed a pedestrian, 33-year-old Anthony Swezeny, as Swezeny proceeded through the crosswalk, the prosecutor said. Doyle then collided with a 2021 Chevy…
Five Nabbed At Long Island Stores Selling THC, Pot, Police Say Five Nabbed At Long Island Stores Selling THC, Pot, Police Say
Five Nabbed At Long Island Stores Selling THC, Pot, Police Say Five people were nabbed for allegedly selling THC and pot at several businesses on Long Island. The busts took place throughout Nassau County on Tuesday, May 24 as part of multiple investigations. According to the Nassau County, the investigations found that THC was being sold at the following locations: Eastwind Exotic Vape Shop, 27 Jackson Avenue, Syosset.  Saleh Mohammed Salem, age 25, New Hyde Park,  Shaafal Nasser Ali Ahmed, age 41, of Brooklyn, were arrested. In addition to THC, agents seized a large quantity of marijuana. The two men were charged with two …
Danbury Students Sickened From Candy Believed To Contain THC, Police Say Danbury Students Sickened From Candy Believed To Contain THC, Police Say
Danbury Students Sickened From Candy Believed To Contain THC, Police Say An investigation is underway after a group of Fairfield County middle school students fell ill after eating chocolate believed to contain THC. Police began an investigation on Thursday, March 31, after between 10 and 15 students at Rogers Park Middle School, located in Danbury, became sick after eating pieces of a "WONKA BAR" edible, according to the City of Danbury Police Department. Police said the chocolate bars are commercially-manufactured edibles that contain THC. The edible was distributed at school by three other students, who have been identified by investigators, authorities said…
District Attorney In Hudson Valley Warns Of 'Alarming Increase' In School Overdoses District Attorney In Hudson Valley Warns Of 'Alarming Increase' In School Overdoses
District Attorney In Hudson Valley Warns Of 'Alarming Increase' In School Overdoses A Hudson Valley district attorney has issued an alert about a recent increase in high school students experiencing medical emergencies after vaping unregulated substances. Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler announced on Tuesday, March 15, that the county has seen an "alarming increase" in Orange County High School students overdosing after ingesting a variety of substances, such as synthetic marijuana and substances purporting to contain THC or CBD oils, through electronic cigarettes. Hoovler said it has become apparent that high concentrations of other dangerous substances have …
26 Pounds Of Pot, Thousands In Cash Seized In Bensalem Raid: Police 26 Pounds Of Pot, Thousands In Cash Seized In Bensalem Raid: Police
26 Pounds Of Pot, Thousands In Cash Seized In Bensalem Raid: Police A Bensalem man was arrested last week in a drug bust, authorities said. Police and FBI agents discovered 26 pounds of marijuana, THC, Psilocybin (mushroom) edibles, drug trafficking materials, and more during a warranted search at a home on Konefal Street on Monday, March 2, Bensalem police said. Authorities also seized around $21,000 in cash, a Yamaha motorcycle valued at approximately $7,000 and a Rolex watch valued at $44,000, they said. The estimated value of the recovered drugs is more than $70,000, police said. Clinton Douglas, 37, of Bensalem, was inside of the home at the tim…
Police Seize Drugs, Shotgun, Cash After Responding To Disturbance At Long Island Home Police Seize Drugs, Shotgun, Cash After Responding To Disturbance At Long Island Home
Police Seize Drugs, Shotgun, Cash After Responding To Disturbance At Long Island Home Police seized more than 25 pounds of marijuana and other drugs while responding to a disturbance at a Long Island home. The Nassau County Police seized more than 25 pounds of marijuana, 1,000 cartridges containing THC, 28 hallucinogenic mushroom candy bars, and 3 THC candy bars from a Wantagh man on Wednesday, Nov. 17, after officers responded to a disturbance at his home, the department said. Anthony Salina, age 38, was also in possession of a 12-gauge shotgun and $31,000 in cash and was arrested on multiple charges. Salina was released on his own recognizance. He faces up to 25 years if…
NY Officials Caution About Cannabis Look-Alike Products Before Halloween NY Officials Caution About Cannabis Look-Alike Products Before Halloween
NY Officials Caution About Cannabis Look-Alike Products Before Halloween State officials in New York are cautioning parents to be wary of cannabis edibles to ensure that no children have a bad trip on Halloween. New York Attorney General Letitia James is warning the public about cannabis edibles and hemp derivatives in packaging designed to look like well-known snack foods and candy that could intentionally or accidentally be slipped to trick-or-treaters. In some instances, instead of “Chips Ahoy,” the THC items are dubbed “Trips Ahoy,” while “Oreos” are packaged as “Stoneos.” "These misleading products contain a high concentration of THC, the psychoactive comp…
Details Released In Head-On DUI Crash That Killed Pottstown Mom Details Released In Head-On DUI Crash That Killed Pottstown Mom
Details Released In Head-On DUI Crash That Killed Pottstown Mom An unlicensed driver was slapped with multiple charges for driving under the influence and speeding in the head-on crash that killed a 35-year-old Pottstown mother, authorities announced. Nicole Benzenhafer was driving home from work around 10:15 p.m. on Aug. 3 when her Chevrolet Equinox was struck head-on by a Chevrolet Impala driven by Symere Butler, 30, according to the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office. Butler was traveling between 71 and 73 miles per hour down Queen Street near Madison Street (a 25-mile-per-hour zone) when his car went airborne and l…
Trio Accused Of Selling Illegally Flavored Vape Products At Long Island Smoke Shop Trio Accused Of Selling Illegally Flavored Vape Products At Long Island Smoke Shop
Trio Accused Of Selling Illegally Flavored Vape Products At Long Island Smoke Shop Three men are facing charges following a narcotics investigation conducted at a Long Island business. The joint investigation with Criminal Intelligence Rapid Response Team (CIRRT) was conducted at Evolve Smoke Shop located on Oyster Bay Road in Hicksville on Thursday, March 11 at 9:45 p.m. It was determined Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and illegal flavored vape products were being sold, Nassau County Police said. Narcotics/Vice Squad detectives placed the following defendants under arrest without incident: Shahrukh Tauseef, age 24, of  Plainview Syed Peerzada, age 20, of Hicksvi…
Driver Admits Guilt In Drugged Crash That Killed North Bergen Woman, 20 Driver Admits Guilt In Drugged Crash That Killed North Bergen Woman, 20
Driver Admits Guilt In Drugged Crash That Killed North Bergen Woman, 20 A North Bergen man admitted that he had THC in his system when he ran a red light in West New York and crashed his car into another, killing a 20-year-old passenger. Fernando Batista, 25, pleaded guilty to death by auto in exchange for what will be a five-year prison sentence during a virtual hearing Monday attended by family members of the victim, Alysa Matos, also of North Bergen, authorities said. Batista was driving a 2002 Acura TL west on 60th Street when he blew the light at Jefferson Street shortly after 12:30 a.m. on June 18, 2019, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. The …
NY State Driver Busted In Bergen With THC Dessert Assortment, Infused Soap, Police Say NY State Driver Busted In Bergen With THC Dessert Assortment, Infused Soap, Police Say
NY State Driver Busted In Bergen With THC Dessert Assortment, Infused Soap, Police Say A New York State driver had an illegal assortment of THC-infused desserts – cookies, muffins, brownies, chocolate bars and lollipops, among them – when Lyndhurst police said they arrested him. Hovadis Maracallo, 39, Middletown, was behind the wheel of a Honda SUV parked on a dimly lit stretch of Lafayette Avenue when Officer Mark Rivera rolled up around 10 p.m. Saturday, Detective Lt. Vincent Auteri said. Seeing the officer, Maracallo drove off, then turned without signaling, Auteri said. Rivera pulled Maracallo over and immediately smelled marijuana, the lieutenant said. According to Au…
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Fairfield County Principal Prefers Cessation Over Consequence For Vaping Students Fairfield County Principal Prefers Cessation Over Consequence For Vaping Students
Fairfield County Principal Prefers Cessation Over Consequence For Vaping Students The vape or e-cigarette ban on flavors that kids might find appealing -- such as fruit and mint -- has begun. It's a relief to school officials and parents, but vaping is still at the forefront of safety concerns for teenagers -- with one in four inhaling, according to the Centers for Disease Control. So, first the good news: On Jan. 2, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a policy to enforce unauthorized flavored e-cigarette products. Under this policy, companies that do not cease manufacture, distribution and sale of unauthorized flavored cartridge-based e-cigarettes (other than t…