Woman Accused Of Kissing Child, Smoking Marijuana With Them In Crawford
A 44-year-old woman is facing a child endangerment charge after police said she allegedly smoked marijuana with a child, kissed them several times, and supplied them with vape pens.
Gina M. Modafferi, of Wallkill, 44, was arrested by the Town of Crawford Police Department and charged with endangering the welfare of a child, a misdemeanor, the department announced on Monday, June 1.
According to police, Modafferi's alleged conduct took place between Dec. 1, 2025, and March 31, 2026. Police said Modafferi allegedly kissed the victim, younger than 17, on multiple occasions dur…
SWAT Raid Uncovers Massive WNY Drug Operation: Cops
A 44-year-old Hudson County man was arrested after detectives uncovered drugs and an illegal firearm during a raid in West New York, authorities said.
On Thursday, March 26, detectives executed a search warrant at a residence on the 6400 block of Bergenline Avenue as part of an investigation into the illegal drug distribution, West New York Police Capt. Ed Rivera said.
Heriberto Rivera, a West New York resident, was taken into custody after detectives recovered significant quantities of suspected cocaine, heroin, psilocybin mushrooms, and marijuana, along with an illegal fi…
Thc-fueled Hit-And-Run That Killed Engaged Allentown Couple Ends In Prison: Prosecutors
The driver who killed an engaged couple — both parents who were expecting a grandchild — in a hit-and-run crash while high on marijuana has been sentenced to state prison, prosecutors said on Thursday, March 5.
Imanol Caraballo of Allentown pleaded guilty on Tuesday, Jan. 21, to two counts of homicide by vehicle while driving under the influence, accidents involving death, and driving under the influence of a controlled substance, according to the Lehigh County District Attorney.
Judge Anna-Kristie M. Marks sentenced him on Thursday, March 5, to 9 to 30 years in state prison, the DA said. …
Heroin, Cocaine: Strike Force Arrests 5 In Toms River, Prosecutor Says
Five people were arrested following a monthslong investigation by the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office Narcotics Strike Force into the distribution of illegal drugs in the area, authorities announced Wednesday, Feb. 25.
On Thursday, Feb. 19, numerous law enforcement units established stationary and mobile surveillance on the residences and hotel rooms in Toms River and Brick Township, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said.
Detectives stopped a vehicle in Lakehurst and arrested Kylah Parks, 28 and Tyrese Lett, Toms River residents, Billhimer said. A search of their motor vehicle and…
Loaded Ghost Gun Found In Dorm Room: Florham Park PD
A 21-year-old Willingboro resident was arrested and charged after he was dealing drugs from a college dorm in Florham Park on Wednesday, Jan. 14, authorities said.
That day, detectives conducted an investigation, resulting in the securing of unregulated marijuana, a significant amount of evidence pertaining to drug distribution, and a loaded handgun, Florham Park police said.
The handgun was a "ghost gun," police said, who also located a loaded-high capacity magazine.
Shawn Alexander is charged with numerous weapons and drug offenses, police said.
The school where the arrest took pla…
Meetup With Woman Ends In Gunpoint Robbery In Franklin Twp: Prosecutor
A man and a woman were arrested and charged for a gunpoint robbery in Franklin Township, authorities announced Thursday, Jan. 15.
Jamaal Williams, a 24-year-old Somerset resident and Sierra Manfredi, a 26-year-old Milltown resident, are charged with armed robbery, carjacking and multiple weapons offenses for their roles in the July 2025 robbery, Somerset County Prosecutor John McDonald, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives Francisco Roman Jr, and Franklin Township Public Safety Director Lloyd Fredericks said.
At 1 a.m. on Sunday, July 27, Franklin Townshi…
Meth, Mushrooms, LSD, GHB, And Ecstasy Seized From Northampton Home: DA
A man is facing multiple charges after a search warrant turned up meth, hallucinogens, and other drugs inside his home, the Northampton County District Attorney announced on Wednesday, Oct. 8.
Robert Harry Thompson of Lower Saucon Township was arrested following a raid by the Lower Saucon Township Police Department and Northampton County Drug Task Force at his residence on the 3800 block of Route 378 on Friday, Oct. 3, authorities said.
The investigation began in August 2024, after information was provided by the Bethlehem City Police Department, according to the release. Inside Thompson’s …
$48 Million Worth Of Marijuana, THC Seized In Warren County: Njsp
Two Texas residents were arrested and charged after more than $48 million worth of marijuana, THC and THC/cannabis products were seized from a truck in Warren County, authorities announced Wednesday, Sept. 17.
On Wednesday, Sept. 10, the Mobile Safe Freight Unit conducted a commercial vehicle inspection on I-78 East in Greenwich Township, Warren County, on a tractor-trailer operated by Vethanayagam Venches, New Jersey State Police said.
While conducting the inspection, the odor of marijuana was present along with indicators of trafficking activity, police said. A subsequent…
Drug Bust: 121 Pounds Of Marijuana, LSD, Meth Seized In Manchester Raid, Cops Say
Six people are facing charges after police seized large quantities of drugs — including marijuana, LSD, methamphetamine, and cocaine — from a New Jersey home, authorities said.
The Sunday, Aug. 25 search warrant was carried out by detectives from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Strike Force, along with multiple law enforcement agencies, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said.
The search turned up approximately 121 pounds of marijuana, 100 pounds of THC products, 75 pounds of cannabis concentrate, seven sheets of LSD, two pounds of methamphetamine, 20 pounds of…
$30K Worth Of Crack, Cocaine, Oxy, AR-15 Seized In Pennsylvania Raid: DA
A Pennsylvania man is facing felony drug charges after investigators seized nearly $30,000 worth of crack, cocaine, OxyContin, and multiple firearms during a raid, prosecutors announced on Thursday, Aug. 28.
The Cambria County Drug Task Force and FBI Safe Streets Drug Task Force executed a sealed search warrant on the 600 block of Napoleon Street in Johnstown, District Attorney Greg Neugebauer said in a release.
During the raid, officers seized approximately 30 grams of suspected crack cocaine valued at $3,000, 227 grams of suspected cocaine valued at $22,700, 907 grams of marijuana valued …
Sixth DUI In 13 Years Lands Allentown Woman 7 Years In Prison: Lancaster DA
An Allentown woman has been sentenced to up to seven years in state prison after pleading guilty to her sixth DUI, Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office announced on Friday, Aug. 15.
Carla A. Bartell, 59, was sentenced to 16 months to seven years in prison for four counts of driving under the influence, two drug offenses, and two traffic violations, according to the DA. Her sentence, imposed by Judge Dennis Reinaker on Sunday, Aug. 4, will run consecutively to a separate 18-month sentence for a parole violation tied to a prior DUI in Lehigh County.
This marks Bartell’s third DUI in th…
Brothers Busted With 9 Kilos Of Cocaine, Cash In Allentown Drug Raid: DA
A major drug bust in Allentown uncovered nine kilos of cocaine worth more than half a million dollars, authorities announced on Thursday, Aug. 14.
Two brothers — Jefran Canales-Tapia, 39, and Jeffrey Canales-Tapia, 37, both of Allentown — are facing multiple drug charges after search warrants were executed at their homes earlier in the day, according to Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan and Allentown Police Chief Charles Roca.
Jefran Canales-Tapia, of 1153 E. Tremont St., will be charged with possession with intent to deliver cocaine, criminal conspiracy to possession with in…
Stolen Handgun, Oxycodone Recovered Following Linden Traffic Stops, 2 Arrested: Police
Two men were arrested and charged with illegally possessing handguns in Linden following two traffic stops, authorities announced Wednesday, Aug. 13.
Jeffrey Reyes, a 29-year-old Elizabeth man was stopped at 12:40 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 9 at 12:40 a.m. on the 400 block of N. Wood Avenue after an officer observed him talking on his cell phone without a hands-free device, Linden police said.
A subsequent investigation led to the recovery of an illegal handgun, police said.
At 4:15 p.m. that same day, officers stopped Michael Cidieudfort, a 42-year-old Newark resident, as he was driving north…
SWAT Team Arrests 20-Year-Old In Hamilton: Guns, Cocaine, High-Capacity Mags Seized, Cops Say
A 20-year-old Hamilton man was arrested by SWAT Team and charged with multiple narcotics and weapons offenses, authorities announced Tuesday, Aug. 12.
Jack Green was arrested following the conclusion of an ongoing investigation into suspected narcotics and weapons offenses in the area of Mercer Street, Hamilton police said.
A search resulted in the recovery of cocaine, MDMA, DMT, LSD Hashish, alprazolam, tapentadol, ketamine, psilocybin mushrooms and marijuana, along with three firearms, high-capacity magazines, and armor piercing ammunition, police said.
Green was charged with multiple co…
Kilos Of Cocaine, Pot, Gun — And Two Kids — Recovered In Cecil County Drug Raid: State Police
A months-long drug trafficking investigation stretching from Delaware into Cecil County ended with three arrests, kilos of cocaine and marijuana seized, a gun recovered, and children found inside one of the targeted homes, authorities announced.
The Delaware State Police said 34-year-old Aaron Nickerson of Wilmington, 30-year-old Khalil Rodriguez-Fitzgerald of New Castle, and 33-year-old Malcolm Moore of Claymont were taken into custody on Wednesday, Aug. 6, after detectives concluded a joint investigation with the Cecil County Drug Task Force.
Investigators said the drug trafficking organi…
National Guard Soldier Caught Smuggling Drugs, Phones Into NY Prison, Police Say
A New York Army National Guard member is facing felony charges after being caught smuggling marijuana and cell phones into a state prison, police said.
Troopers responded to Collins Correctional Facility in Erie County on Friday, Aug. 1, after the state prison system’s Office of Special Investigations (OSI) requested assistance, according to New York State Police.
Savian Maxwell, 30, of Brooklyn, was taken into custody after a DOCCS K9 detected contraband on both himself and his vehicle during a security check, police said.
Investigators recovered approximately 176 grams of marijuana and f…
