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Matthew Dickson Paid $76,237 in Restitution to the Soccer Club Prior to the Plea

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on Sept. 6 that Matthew Dickson, 44, of Dix Hills, and the former Vice President and President of the Dix Hills Soccer Club, pleaded guilty today to Petit Larceny, for embezzling more than $70,000 from the club in 2022.

“This defendant executed a scheme to line his own pockets with funds that were intended to benefit children,” said District Attorney Tierney. “Today’s guilty plea not only holds him accountable for his betrayal of trust, but is also an important step towards making his victims feel whole again as my office required the defendant pay back the full amount of money to the soccer club.”

“Justice has been served for the members of our club and community,” said Dix Hills Soccer Club president Martin Targett. “We are pleased our procedures allowed us to identify the wrongdoing, and we are grateful for the professionalism and collaboration with the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office.”

According to court documents and the defendant’s admissions during his guilty plea allocution, between April and November 2022, Dickson was responsible for paying the bills associated with the Dix Hills Soccer Club.

During that same period, Dickson held the position of Vice President, and then later, President, of the soccer club. Instead of paying the expenses, Dickson began writing checks to himself and to his corporation from the soccer club’s account without the board of directors’ permission. Further investigation revealed that the defendant collected payments from club members through his personal Venmo account for soccer-related events, but then never deposited into the club’s bank account. Additionally, he failed to reimburse the club for expenses that he charged on the soccer club’s credit card.

On September 6, 2024, Dickson pleaded guilty to Petit Larceny, a Class A misdemeanor, before Supreme Court Justice John B. Collins. Prior to his plea, Dickson was required by prosecutors to pay $76,237 in restitution to the soccer club and write an apology letter to the board of directors. As additional conditions of his plea, Dickson will be required to serve three years of probation and complete over 400 hours of community service.

Dickson is due back in court for sentencing on November 15, 2024, and he is being represented by James Misiano, Esq.

This case is being prosecuted by Adriana Noyola of the Financial Crimes Bureau, and the investigation was conducted by Detective Investigator Daniel Ayrovainen of the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office’s Financial Crimes Bureau.

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Moses K. Johnson Ordered to Pay the New York State and Local Retirement System Back the $56K He Stole From His Deceased Mother’s Pension Funds

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney and New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced on Sept. 3 that Moses K. Johnson, 63, of Huntington and a former employee of the Town of Huntington, pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree for stealing more than $56,000 of his mother’s public pension payments following her death in April of 2021.

“The defendant’s actions were not only illegal but morally reprehensible, stealing from his own deceased mother’s pension funds,” said District Attorney Tierney. “This case highlights the importance of our ongoing collaboration with the State Comptroller’s Office in rooting out fraud and abuse. We will continue to work tirelessly to protect the integrity of our pension systems and bring those who attempt to defraud them to justice.”

“Mr. Johnson callously exploited his mother’s death to line his own pockets,” said State Comptroller DiNapoli. “I thank Suffolk County District Attorney Tierney for his partnership in bringing him to justice. My office will continue to partner with law enforcement agencies across the state and country to protect the New York State pension system from fraud.”

Moses’ arrest was the result of a joint investigation by the Suffolk County District Attorney and the Office of the New York State Comptroller.

According to court documents and the defendant’s admissions during his guilty plea allocution, after Johnson’s mother died on April 16, 2021, Johnson failed to notify the bank or the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLERS) of her death and instead, he continued to collect and spend her pension payments.

Between April 30, 2021, and June 30, 2022, Johnson collected a total of 15 unauthorized payments totaling $56,411. The stolen funds were traced from Johnson’s mother’s bank account into his bank account, from which he then spent the money.

Johnson previously worked for the Town of Huntington for over 30 years and worked in the recycling center until his retirement in 2017. As a member of the state retirement system, Johnson was aware of the pension process and knew his mother’s payments should have been terminated with her death.

On October 11, 2023, Johnson was arrested by investigators of the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office.

On September 3, 2024, Johnson pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree, a Class E felony, before Acting Supreme Court Justice Steven A. Pilewski. Justice Pilewski ordered Moses to pay restitution in the amount of $56,411. He is due back in court on December 10, 2024.

This case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Amanda Scheier of the Public Corruption Bureau.

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Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney. Photo from Tierney's office

On Aug. 29 Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced three indictments charging 29 defendants on a total of 329 counts following three separate long-term joint investigations into narcotics trafficking that spanned from Brooklyn into Suffolk County.

The investigations were conducted jointly by the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office’s East End Drug Taskforce (EEDTF), the Suffolk County Police Department, the New York State Police, the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the United States Department of Homeland Security (HSI), and the Office of Special Narcotics Prosecutor for the City of New York.

In the months that led up to the indictments, law enforcement executed search warrants of cellular telephones, residences, vehicles, and other digital sources of data.

These warrants, coupled with thousands of hours of electronic and video surveillance, resulted in the identification and subsequent investigation of multiple alleged drug dealing operations centered around the distribution of cocaine, fentanyl, xylazine, methamphetamines and heroin. These alleged drug dealing operations spanned from Brooklyn to Montauk, with significant activity in Riverhead, Patchogue, Mastic, Shirley, Ronkonkoma, Bohemia, Sound Beach, Holbrook, Brentwood, and East Islip.

The long-term investigations culminated in three indictments containing 329 total counts, which include conspiracy to distribute narcotics, operating as a major trafficker, the sale and possession of narcotics, the possession of multiple illegal firearms, attempted murder of two police officers and an assault upon another police officer.

“The scale of this operation cannot be overstated. These three indictments alleging over 300 total counts attributed to 29 defendants, represent more than just numbers – they represent a substantial blow to the illicit drug trade in our county and a significant step towards safer, healthier communities for all our residents,” said District Attorney Tierney. “Our dedicated teams have worked tirelessly to bring down several alleged interconnected drug trafficking networks that have plagued our streets for far too long. This large-scale takedown required tremendous cooperation and coordinated efforts. In addition to the great work of the East End Drug Task Force, I want to thank our law enforcement partners at the Suffolk County Police Department, the Suffolk County Sherriff’s Office, the DEA, the Department of Homeland Security, the New York State Police, the Nassau County Police Department, the Riverhead Town Police Department, the United States Marshals Service, and the Office of Special Narcotics Prosecutor for the City of New York.”

“These results-driven investigations stem from a common goal of combatting narcotics trafficking in an attempt to save lives and keep our communities safe,” said Suffolk County Police Acting Commissioner Robert Waring. “It is imperative we continue to combine resources to stop individuals pumping poison into our neighborhoods because as we saw in the case of Brandon Scanlon, his threat extended to our officers and the public.”

“Today’s indictments are a testament to the unwavering dedication and collaboration of Suffolk’s law enforcement partners. We are grateful to the officers involved in this effort which put these narcotics traffickers out of business,” said Suffolk County Sheriff Errol D. Toulon, Jr. “Together, we are continuing to take deadly drugs off our streets and making Suffolk County a safer place.”

“Once again strong law enforcement partnerships have disrupted another illegal narcotics operation,” said New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James. “The indictments of these 29 individuals will not only keep harmful narcotics off our streets, but they will also put an end to the dangerous cycle of criminal activities that threaten our neighborhoods as a result of these drugs. We will continue to work together with the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office and our law enforcement partners to keep these harmful narcotics from infiltrating our communities.”

“The arrest and indictments of these individuals are the results of the hard work the DEA has with our federal and local law enforcement partners, including the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office, when working together to target those individuals that pose a threat to our communities. The removal and seizure of these illicit narcotics, along with numerous firearms, shows the length these drug traffickers will go to poison our communities,” said DEA New York Division Special Agent in Charge Frank Tarentino. “Today, our communities are safer with these individuals off our streets, and we will continue to work with our partners in targeting those responsible for violating our laws and trafficking these drugs into our homes.”

“Today’s announcement underscores the success of collaborative law enforcement and the direct impact it has on our communities. As stated, these defendants trafficked and distributed dangerous illegal narcotics, including fentanyl and its emerging complement, xylazine, or “Tranq,” as it is more commonly known – both of which are infiltrating Long Island communities and devastating families at an alarming rate,” said HSI New York Acting Special Agent in Charge Darren B. McCormack. “HSI New York’s Long Island-based Transnational Crime Task Force is proud to stand alongside the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office and the greater law enforcement community in relentlessly confronting this deadly drug crisis.”

“I commend District Attorney Raymond Tierney, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s East End Drug Task Force and all of the partners involved in these long-term investigations,” said Special Narcotics Prosecutor Bridget G. Brennan. “The arrests and seizures of firearms, half a million dollars in assets, and significant amounts of narcotics from major local drug organizations will contribute to greater safety and security in communities across Suffolk County.”

The Indictments

People v. Salvatore Ottomanelli, et al. 15 Defendants; 142 Counts

According to the investigation, in September 2023, members of the EEDTF learned that SALVATORE OTTOMANELLI was allegedly selling cocaine and methamphetamine. After an investigation, law enforcement identified NASHA TOMLINSON as OTTOMANELLI’s alleged narcotics supplier. In addition, TOMLINSON also allegedly supplied cocaine and methamphetamines to BRANDON SCANLON, CHRISTOPHER HUDLER, JAIME MULLANE, and DAMION DIJENNARO, all of whom allegedly resold the drugs to others.

Law enforcement also identified ANDREW CROSS, and his live-in companion, JOANN BENISON, as OTTOMANELLI’s alleged suppliers of cocaine and fentanyl. Throughout their investigation, investigators identified FAMOUS WILSON, PAUL BERNARD, and GARY MORROW, as CROSS’ alleged narcotics suppliers.

On April 4, 2024, law enforcement executed a search warrant at an apartment in Bohemia which was allegedly used by TOMLINSON, SCANLON, HUDLER, MULLANE, and DIJENNARO as a stash house to sell cocaine, fentanyl and methamphetamine. SCANLON allegedly fled the location in his vehicle and struck a Suffolk County Police officer in order to evade capture. Scanlon then allegedly fired multiple shots at law enforcement when they attempted to stop him. Scanlon led law enforcement on an extended vehicle pursuit. He fired multiple shots at law enforcement when they attempted to stop him and eventually crashed his minivan on the Sunrise Highway service road, Bayshore.

During a search of the vehicle that SCANLON allegedly fled in, law enforcement recovered a .22 caliber semi-automatic pistol, cocaine, and fentanyl. At the execution of another search warrant at an alleged stash house in Sound Beach, law enforcement recovered an additional 100 grams of fentanyl, 42 grams of cocaine, 112 grams of crystal methamphetamine and an AK-47.

TOMLINSON allegedly continued to sell narcotics at additional alleged stash houses, despite the execution of the search warrant.

On May 15, 2024, during the execution of a search warrant at OTTOMANELLI’s residence in East Islip, law enforcement allegedly seized eight individually wrapped bags of methamphetamine weighing over 226 grams, multiple cellphones, drug paraphernalia including scales, and five magazines.

On May 16, 2024, after the execution of a search warrant at the alleged stash house in Amityville, TIMOTHY FLYTHE and JOHN HICKSON, were allegedly found in possession of a .45 caliber Glock semi-automatic pistol with a 13-round magazine, and a .40 caliber Glock pistol with a high- capacity 22 round magazine. Additionally, three industrial sized kilogram presses were also recovered at this location.

That same day, May 16, 2024, TOMLINSON was arrested at his residence in Brentwood. During a search of his residence, TOMLINSON was allegedly found in possession of 759 grams of xylazine, 688 grams of cocaine, 67 grams of crack cocaine, 149 grams of fentanyl, 27 grams of crystal meth, cash, and drug paraphernalia.

Xylazine, also known as “Tranq,” is a powerful tranquilizer used by veterinarians to relax or sedate large animals such as cattle or horses. In humans, it is known to depress breathing and slow a person’s heart rate, lower their blood pressure, and cause unconsciousness and death. Xylazine has recently been found in the Long Island and New York City drug supply. It is commonly mixed with fentanyl and other drugs to prolong or enhance their effects. According to the DEA, xylazine and fentanyl drug mixtures place users at a higher risk of suffering a fatal drug poisoning.

Because xylazine is not an opioid, naloxone (Narcan) does not reverse its effects. Still, experts always recommend administering naloxone if someone might be suffering a drug overdose. People who inject drug mixtures containing xylazine also can develop severe wounds, including necrosis – the rotting of human tissue – that may lead to serious complications including amputation. Although a number of states have classified xylazine as a controlled substance, New York State does not yet classify xylazine as a controlled substance.

People v. Carlos Reyes-Redrovan, et al. 12 Defendants; 113 counts

According to the investigation, in August 2023, CARLOS REYES-REDROVAN, also known as “Ghost,” approached off-duty undercover officers at a bar in Center Moriches. REYES- REDROVAN allegedly offered the officers a sample of cocaine that he was selling, and provided them with his cell phone number.

Following an investigation and undercover purchases, law enforcement established that REYES- REDROVAN allegedly had multiple narcotics suppliers who supplied him with cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl.

REYES-REDROVAN’s alleged cocaine suppliers were AKIM SLATER, CHRISTOPHER MEJIA-ACOSTA, and XAVIER CALDERON. REYES-REDROVAN’s alleged heroin suppliers were JASON VELEZ-LOPEZ and JUAN CHIVATA-VELEZ. REYES-REDROVAN’s alleged fentanyl suppliers were FRANK MUHAMMED, WAYNE BRISTEL, and DAVID BROWN.

On June 18, 2024, law enforcement executed search warrants at four locations including the residences of BROWN and BRISTEL. Police allegedly recovered approximately $41,000 cash, a 20-gauge Remington pump-action shotgun, digital scales, six cell phones, and substances that were identified as narcotic dilutants.

On June 20, 2024, REYES-REDROVAN allegedly arranged for the sale of approximately 300 grams of heroin for $10,000 with an undercover officer. When the undercover officer arrived at the pre-determined meet location, REYES-REDROVAN entered the undercover’s vehicle and allegedly sold the officer the heroin. Prior to the alleged sale, REYES-REDROVAN arrived to the location in a vehicle with VELEZ-LOPEZ and CHIVATA-VELEZ. At the time of their arrest, REYES-REDROVAN, VELEZ-LOPEZ, and CHIVATA-VELEZ were allegedly found in possession of cocaine and ketamine, both packaged in a manner consistent with an intent to sell.

On July 2, 2024, law enforcement executed a search warrant at SLATER’s residence in Ronkonkoma, where they allegedly recovered a loaded .40 caliber semi-automatic pistol, cocaine, and five digital scales.

During the course of the entire investigation, the defendants allegedly made a total of 25 narcotics sales to undercover officers. From those sales, law enforcement recovered approximately 1,075 grams of cocaine, approximately 613 grams of heroin, and approximately 500 grams of fentanyl.

People v. Alexandr Dyatchin and Michael Khodorkovsky 2 Defendants; 74 counts

According to the investigation, between July 2023 and August 2024, ALEXANDR DYATCHIN and MICHAEL KHODORKOVSKIY allegedly trafficked cocaine and MDMA from Brooklyn to East Hampton and Montauk, for the purpose of selling it. During the investigation, undercover officers contacted the defendants to arrange for the purchase of cocaine. The defendants allegedly sold the significant quantities of cocaine to the undercover officers on multiple occasions, including four instances in which two ounces of cocaine was sold. During narcotics sales which allegedly occurred near KHODORKOVSKIY’s apartment in Brooklyn, undercover officers learned that the drugs were going to be transported to Suffolk County for sale.

On August 2, 2024, law enforcement arrested both defendants. At the time of his arrest, KHODORKOVSKIY was allegedly found in possession of a kilo and a half of cocaine.

KHODORKOVSKIY’s Mercedes also allegedly contained multiple hidden compartments, also known as “traps,” which were filled with additional cocaine and pills. DYATCHIN’s Mercedes also allegedly contained a trap with over 50 glassine envelopes of cocaine, indicative of an intent to sell.

At the time of his arrest, KHODORKOVSKIY allegedly possessed 203 grams of cocaine destined for Suffolk County. Additionally, law enforcement allegedly recovered $38,550 dollars in cash and 39 gold coins with an estimated value of $100,000 from KHODORKOVSKIY’s Brooklyn apartment during the execution of a search warrant. Law enforcement allegedly recovered over 589 grams of cocaine, 269 grams of MDMA, and $19,046 dollars in cash from DYATCHIN’s East Hampton home during the execution of a search warrant. The cocaine that was recovered from DYATCHIN’s home was allegedly divided up into over 1,000 individual packages, indicative of an intent to sell.

Indictment Charges

People v. Salvatore Ottomanelli, et al.

  1. SALVATORE OTTOMANELLI, 41, of East Islip, faces a top count of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree, a Class A-I felony. On August 13, 2024, he was arraigned on the indictment before Justice Ambro, who ordered OTTOMANELLI held on $1,000,000 cash, $3,000,000 bond, or $5,000,000 partially secured bond during the pendency of the case. OTTOMANELLI is due back in court on October 10, 2024, and faces up to eight to 20 years in prison if convicted on the top count. He is being represented by Peter Giattino, Esq.
  2. BRANDON SCANLON, 33, of Bohemia, faces a top count of Attempted Murder in the First Degree, a Class A-I violent felony. On August 14, 2024, he was arraigned on the indictment before Supreme Court Justice Richard Ambro, who ordered SCANLON remanded during the pendency of the case. SCANLON is due back in court on October 3, 2024, and faces 40 years to life in prison if convicted on the top count. He is being represented by Ian Fitzgerald, Esq.
  1. NASHA TOMLINSON, 47, of Brentwood, faces a top count of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree, a Class A-I felony. On May 30, 2024, he was arraigned on the indictment before Justice Ambro, who ordered TOMLINSON held on $10,000,000 cash, $20,000,000 bond, or $50,000,000 partially secured bond. On August 26, 2024, TOMLINSON was arraigned on a superseding indictment, and Justice Ambro continued the prior bail conditions during the pendency of his case. TOMLINSON is due back in court on October 4, 2024, and faces up to 15 to 30 years in prison if convicted on the top count. He is being represented John Russo, Esq.
  2. CHISTOPHER HUDLER, 37, of Bohemia, faces a top count of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Second Degree, a Class A-II felony. On April 19, 2024, he was arraigned on the indictment before Justice Ambro, who ordered HUDLER held on $500,000 cash, $2,000,000 bond, or $5,000,000 partially secured bond during the pendency of the case. HUDLER is due back in court on September 5, 2024, to be arraigned on a superseding indictment, and faces up to six to 14 years in prison if convicted on the top count. He is being represented by Keith O’Halloran, Esq.
  3. JOHN HICKSON, 47, of Amityville, faces a top count of Conspiracy in the Second Degree, a Class B felony. On June 26, 2024, he was arraigned on the indictment before Justice Ambro, who ordered HICKSON be placed on supervised release with GPS conditions. On August 26, 2024, HICKSON was arraigned on a superseding indictment, and Justice Ambro continued the prior bail conditions during the pendency of his case. HICKSON is due back in court on October 4, 2024, and faces up to 12 1⁄2 to 25 years in prison if convicted of the top count. He is being represented by Kevin Maccarone, Esq.
  4. TIMOTHY FLYTHE, 42, of Amityville, faces a top count of Conspiracy in the Second Degree, a Class B felony. On August 26, 2024, FLYTHE was arraigned on the indictment before Justice Ambro, who ordered that he be held on $750,000 cash, $1,000,000 bond, or $5,000,0000 partially secured bond during the pendency of the case. FLYTHE is due back in court on October 4, 2024, and faces up to 12 1⁄2 to 25 years in prison years in prison if convicted of the top count. He is being represented by Michael Elbert, Esq.
  1. JAIME MULLANE, 29, of Sound Beach, faces a top count of Conspiracy in the Second Degree, a Class B felony. On August 16, 2024, MULLANE was arraigned on the indictment before Justice Ambro, who ordered that she be held on $10,000 cash, $20,000 bond, or $100,000 partially secured bond during the pendency of the case. MULLANE is due back in court on September 5, 2024, and faces up to 8 1/3 to 25 years in prison if convicted of the top count. She is being represented by Calvin Saunders, Esq.
  2. DAMION DIJENNARO, 55, of Bohemia, faces a top count of Conspiracy in the Second Degree, a Class B felony. DIJENNARO is scheduled to be arraigned on the indictment on September 10, 2024, and faces up to 8 1/3 to 25 years in prison years in prison if convicted of the top count. He is being represented by Toni Marie Angeli, Esq.
  3. MOSHE ATZMON, 48, of Copiague, faces a top count of Conspiracy in the Second Degree, a Class B felony. On August 19, 2024, ATZMON was arraigned on the indictment before Justice Ambro, who ordered ATZMON be released on his own recognizance during the pendency of the case. ATZMON is due back in court on October 9, 2024, and faces up to eight and one-third to 25 years in prison years in prison if convicted of the top count. He is being represented by Christopher Gioe, Esq.
  4. ANDREW CROSS, 45, of Islip Terrace, faces a top count of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree, a Class A-I felony. On June 27, 2024, CROSS was arraigned on the indictment before Justice Ambro, who ordered that he be held on $75,0000 cash, $2,000,000 bond, or $5,000,000 partially secured bond during the pendency of the case. On August 22, 2024, Cross was arraigned on a superceding indictment, and Justice Ambro continued the prior bail conditions during the pendency of his case. CROSS is due back in court on October 2, 2024, and faces up to 12 1⁄2 to 25 years in prison years in prison if convicted of the top count. He is being represented by Oscar Crisafio, Esq.
  1. GARY MORROW, 41, of Central Islip, faces a top count of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree, a Class A-I felony. On May 8, 2024, MORROW was arraigned on the indictment before Justice Ambro, who ordered that he be held on $350,000 cash, $800,000 bond, or $1,000,000 partially secured bond during the pendency of the case. On August 19, 2024, MORROW was arraigned on a superceding indictment, and Justice Ambro continued the prior bail conditions during the pendency of his case. MORROW is due back in court on October 2, 2024, and faces up to 15 to 30 years in prison if convicted of the top count. He is being represented by Sean Dixon, Esq.
  2. PAUL BERNARD, 30, of Bay Shore, faces a top count Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree, a Class A-I felony. On August 15, 2024, BERNARD was arraigned on the indictment before Justice Ambro, who ordered BERNARD be held on $750,000 cash, $2,000,000 bond, or $5,000,000 partially secured bond during the pendency of the case. BERNARD is due back in court on October 3, 2024, and faces up to eight to 20 years in prison if convicted of the top count. He is being represented by Scott Zerner, Esq.
  3. FAMOUS WILSON, 26, of Central Islip, faces a top count of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree, a Class A-I felony. On June 26, 2024, WILSON was arraigned on the indictment before Justice Ambro, who ordered he be held on $500,000 cash, $1,500,000 bond, or $3,000,000 partially secured bond during the pendency of the case. WILSON is due back in court on September 3, 2024, and faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted of the top count. He is being represented by Chauncey Henry, Esq.
  4. JOANN BENISON, 35, of Lindenhurst, faces a top count of Conspiracy in the Second Degree, a Class B felony. BENISON is scheduled to be arraigned on the indictment on August 29, 2024, and faces up to 12 1⁄2 to 25 years in prison if convicted of the top count. She is being represented by Christopher Cassar, Esq.

   15. ADAM SHEBESKI, 38, of Sound Beach, faces a top count of Conspiracy in the Second Degree, a Class B felony. SHEBESKI is scheduled to be arraigned on the indictment September 5, 2024, and faces 8 1/3 to 25 years in prison if convicted of the top count. He is being represented by Richard Kaufman, Esq.

People v. Carlos Reyes-Redrovan et al.

  1. CARLOS REYES-REDROVAN, 31, of Philadelphia, formerly of Riverhead, faces a top count of Operating as a Major Drug Trafficker, a Class A-I felony. On July 30, 2024, REYES-REDROVAN was arraigned on the indictment before Supreme Court Justice Steven A. Pilewski, who ordered that he be held on $1,500,000 cash or $3,000,000 bond during the pendency of the case. REYES-REDROVAN is due back in court on September 12, 2024, and faces up to life in prison if convicted of the top count. He is being represented by Ian Fitzgerald, Esq.
  2. VANESSA VALADEZ, 38, of Flanders, faces a top count of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree, a Class A-I felony. On July 29, 2024, VALADEZ was arraigned on the indictment before Justice Pilewski, who ordered that she be held on $1,500,000 cash, $3,000,000 bond, or $10,000,000 partially secured bond during the pendency of the case. VALDEZ is due back in court on September 6, 2024, and faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted of the top count. She is being represented by Toni Marie Angeli, Esq.
  3. AKIM SLATER, 45, of Ronkonkoma, faces a top count of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree, a Class A-I felony. On July 31, 2024, SLATER was arraigned on the indictment before Justice Pilewski, who ordered that he be held on $2,000,000 cash, $3,000,000 bond, or $20,000,000 partially secured bond during the pendency of the case. SLATER is due back in court on September 18, 2024, and faces 30 years in prison if convicted of the top count. He is being represented by Robert Macedonio, Esq.
  1. ROQUE CAMEY-ESTRADA, 35, of Riverhead, faces a top count of Conspiracy in the Second Degree, a Class B felony. On August 7, 2024, CAMEY-ESTRADA was arraigned on the indictment before County Court Judge Philip Goglas, who ordered that ESTRADA be placed on supervised release with narcotics conditions during the pendency of the case. ESTRADA is due back in court on September 9, 2024, and faces up to 30 years in prison if convicted of the top count. He is being represented by Christopher Gioe, Esq.
  2. XAVIER CALDERON, 30, of Brooklyn, faces a top count of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree, a Class A-I felony. On July 29, 2024, CALDERON was arraigned on the indictment before Justice Pilewski, who ordered that CALDERON be placed held on supervised release with narcotics and search conditions during the pendency of the case. CALDERON is due back in court on August 22, 2024, and faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted of the top count. He is being represented by Lance Lazzaro, Esq.
  3. CHRISTOPHER MEJIA-ACOSTA, 29, of Queens, faces a top count of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree, a Class A-I felony. On July 30, 2024, MEJIA- ACOSTA was arraigned on the indictment before Justice Pilewski, who ordered that MEJIA-ACOSTA be placed held on supervised release with narcotics and search conditions during the pendency of the case. MEJIA-ACOSTA is due back in court on September 5, 2024, and faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted of the top count. He is being represented by Lance Lazzaro, Esq.
  4. JASON VELEZ-LOPEZ, 32, of Queens, faces a top count of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree, a Class A-I felony. On July 30, 2024, VELEZ-LOPEZ was arraigned on the indictment before Justice Pilewski, who ordered that VELEZ-LOPEZ be placed held on supervised release with narcotics and search conditions during the pendency of the case. VELEZ-LOPEZ is due back in court on September 6, 2024, and faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted of the top count. He is being represented by Alexander Sklavos, Esq.
  1. MAEGAN THOMAS, 40, of Ronkonkoma, faces a top count of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree, a Class A-I felony. On August 7, 2024, THOMAS was arraigned on the indictment before Judge Goglas, who ordered her be held on $50,000 cash, $150,000 bond, or $500,000 partially secured bond during the pendency of the case. THOMAS is due back in court on September 17, 2024, and faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted of the top count. She is being represented by Michael Brown, Esq.
  2. JUAN CHIVATA-VELEZ, 29, of Queens, faces a top count of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree, a Class A-I felony. On July 31, 2024, CHIVATA- VELEZ was arraigned on the indictment before Justice Pilewski, who ordered that CHIVATA-VELEZ be placed held on supervised release with narcotics and search conditions during the pendency of the case. CHIVATA-VELEZ is due back in court on September 18, 2024, and faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted of the top count. He is being represented by John Fink, Esq.
  3. FRANK MUHAMMAD, 36, of Mastic, faces a top count of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree, a Class A-I felony. On July 30, 2024, MUHAMMAD was arraigned on the indictment before Justice Pilewski, who ordered him held on $3,000,000 cash, $6,000,000 bond or $30,000,000 partially secured bond during the pendency of the case. MUHAMMAD is due back in court on August 22, 2024, and faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted of the top count. He is being represented by Carl Irace, Esq.
  4. WAYNE BRISTEL, 39, of Bellport, faces a top count of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree, a Class A-I felony. On July 30, 2024, BRISTEL was arraigned on the indictment before Justice Pilewski, who ordered him held on $1,000,000 cash, $2,000,000 bond, or $10,000,000 partially secured bond during the pendency of the case. BRISTEL is due back in court on September 12, 2024, and faces up to 24 years in prison if convicted of the top count. He is being represented by John Halverson, Esq.
  5. DAVID BROWN, 42, of Shirley, faces a top count of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree, a Class A-I felony. On August 5, 2024, BROWN was arraigned on the indictment before Judge Goglas, who ordered him held on $500,000 cash, $2,500,000 bond, or $5,000,000 partially secured bond during the pendency of the case. BROWN is due back in court on September 6, 2024, and faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted of the top count. He is being represented by Danielle Papa, Esq.

People v. Alexandr Dyatchin and Michael Khodorkovskiy

  1. MICHAEL KHODORKOVSKIY, 44, of Brooklyn, also known as Michael Khodorkovsky, faces a top count of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree, a Class A-I felony. On August 16, 2024, KHODORKOVSKIY was arraigned on the indictment before Justice Ambro, who ordered him held on $2,000,000 cash, $5,000,000 bond, or $20,000,000 partially secured bond during the pendency of the case. KHODORKOVSKIY is due back in court on September 10, 2024, and faces up 24 years in prison if convicted of the top count. He is being represented by Tony Mirvis, Esq.
  2. ALEXANDR DYATCHIN, 38, of East Hampton, faces a top count of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree, a Class A-I felony. On August 16, 2024, DYATCHIN was arraigned on the indictment before Justice Ambro, who ordered him held on $2,000,000 cash, $5,000,000 bond, or $20,000,000 partially secured bondduring the pendency of the case. DYATCHIN is due back in court on September 23, 2024, and faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted of the top count. He is being represented by Kenneth Russo, Esq.

The investigations were conducted by Detectives from the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office’s EEDTF and Detectives from the Suffolk County Police Department’s District Attorney Squad, Narcotics Section, and TRACE Unit.

The EEDTF is comprised of District Attorney Investigators, and members of the East Hampton Town Police Department, the New York State Police, the Riverhead Police Department, the Southold Police Department, the Southampton Town Police Department, the New York State Police’s Narcotics Section, the United States Drug Enforcement Administration, the United States Department of Homeland Security, and the Office of Special Narcotics Prosecutor for the City of New York.

These cases are being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Jake Kubetz, Alyssa Costantino, Gabriella DeRosa, William Nash, and Robert Archer of the Narcotics Bureau. The civil asset forfeiture action is being litigated by the Asset Forfeiture and Intelligence Bureau.

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Alexander Castillo

Alexander Castillo Faces Up to 25 Years in Prison at Sentencing

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on Aug. 26 that Alexander Castillo, 27, of the Bronx, was found guilty after a jury trial of Assault and Criminal Possession of a Weapon and other related charges, for shooting two men following a dispute at a Port Jefferson pool hall in December 2022.

“Violent crime such as the double shooting committed by the defendant here has a devastating impact on our community and cannot be tolerated,” said District Attorney Tierney. “I commend the Suffolk County Police Department for their diligent work in tracking down and bringing this defendant to justice, which was achieved with today’s verdict thanks to the jury’s thorough review of the evidence.”

The evidence at trial established that on December 28, 2022, Castillo played pool for several hours at a pool hall in Port Jefferson. Over the course of the evening, Castillo placed wagers on each game which resulted in mounting financial losses. At approximately 7:05 p.m., Castillo left the pool hall and returned approximately three minutes later wearing a ski mask and hat, and carrying a loaded firearm. Castillo attempted to take back his losses from his opponent by displaying the loaded firearm and demanding the money.

A struggle ensued where Castillo’s opponent and another male tried to wrestle the gun away from Castillo. When the struggle spilled out onto the street, Castillo shot one man in the groin area and shot a second man in the chest.

Castillo fled the scene before the police arrived. Both victims were taken to local hospitals and received emergency medical treatment for their injuries.

On February 10, 2023, members of the Suffolk County Police Department arrested Castillo in Manhattan.

On August 23, 2024, Castillo was found guilty of the following charges after a jury trial heard before Supreme Court Justice Richard Ambro:

  •   Two counts of Criminal Use of a Firearm in the First Degree, Class B violent felonies;
  •   Two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, Class C violent

    felonies;

  •   One count of Criminal Use of a Firearm in the Second Degree, a Class C violent felony;
  •   Four counts of Assault in the Second Degree, Class D violent felonies;
  •   One count of Attempted Robbery in the Second Degree, a Class D violent felony;
  •   One count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree, a Class D felony; and
  •   One count of Petit Larceny, a Class A misdemeanor.

    Castillo is due back in court for sentencing on October 3, 2024, and faces up to 25 years in prison. He is being represented by Ian Fitzgerald, Esq.

    This case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Melissa Turk and Ken Collado of the Violent Crimes Enterprises Bureau, and the investigation was conducted by Detective Martin Lupo of the Suffolk County Police Department’s Sixth Squad.

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Detrich Emanuel

Detrich Emanuel is Expected to be Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney today announced that Detrich Emanuel, 31, pleaded guilty to Manslaughter in the First Degree, for fatally shooting Kristine Costantino, 40, of Middle Island, in her home on New Year’s Eve in 2023.

“After a minor verbal argument, this defendant shot Kristine Costantino, killing her in her own home,” said District Attorney Tierney. “While this plea cannot undo the immense pain caused to the victim’s family and loved ones, we hope it spares them from the additional trauma of a trial and keeps this defendant from hurting anyone else in the community.”

According to court documents and the defendant’s admissions during his guilty plea allocution, on the evening of December 31, 2023, at approximately 11:24 a.m., five individuals, including Emanuel and the victim, were at the victim’s apartment in Middle Island. Emanuel, and the victim became engaged in a tense verbal exchange with each other. Emanuel then pulled out a firearm, pointed it at the victim’s chest, and shot her. Emanuel called 911 to report the incident but then fled the scene before law enforcement arrived.

When police arrived to render aid, Constantino repeatedly said Emanuel’s name. Constantino was later pronounced dead at Stony Brook University Hospital. On January 14, 2024, Emanuel was arrested in the Bronx.

In July 2018, prior to his arrest in this case, Emanuel was convicted in Queens County of Attempted Burglary in the Second-Degree.

On August 20, 2024, Emanuel pleaded guilty to Manslaughter in the First Degree, a Class B violent felony, before Supreme Court Justice John B. Collins. Emanuel is due back in court on October 10, 2024, and he is expected to be sentenced to 20 years in prison followed by five years of post- release supervision. He is being represented by Matt Tuohy, Esq.

This case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Sheetal Shetty of the Homicide Bureau, and the investigation was conducted by Detective James Hughes of the Suffolk County Police Department’s Homicide Squad.

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Peter Minichello

Peter Minichello Pleaded Guilty in June to Killing Five-Year-Old Chihuahua-Mix Dog

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney today announced that Peter Minichello, 22, of West Islip, was sentenced to four months in jail followed by five years of probation and received a lifetime ban on owning animals after pleading guilty to beating his aunt’s five-year-old Chihuahua-mix dog named “Pup-Pup,” resulting in severe physical injuries that caused its death.

“What this defendant put an innocent animal through is as shocking as it is deplorable,” said District Attorney Tierney. “A dog’s love is unconditional, and my heart goes out to the defendant’s aunt who lost a beloved companion.”

Pup-Pup

According to court documents and the defendant’s admissions during his guilty plea allocution, on July 6, 2022, Minichello was left home alone with Pup-Pup while his mother and aunt were at work. When Minichello’s aunt returned home, she saw Pup-Pup inside of his crate, not moving and covered in blood and bruises. When Minichello’s mother and aunt left earlier that morning for work, Pup-Pup was healthy and had no apparent injuries. The aunt sought medical attention for Pup-Pup, but he died days later.

Further investigation revealed that Pup-Pup sustained extensive injuries including multiple broken ribs, blunt force trauma to the head and body, and a penetrating wound to the elbow. He ultimately died due to a traumatic brain injury.

On June 13, 2024, Minichello pleaded guilty to all of charges contained within the indictment including Aggravated Cruelty to Animals, a Class E felony, and Criminal Mischief in the Third Degree, a Class E felony, before Acting Supreme Court Justice Richard I. Horowitz.

On August 19, 2024, Justice Horowitz sentenced Minichello to four months in jail followed by five years of probation. Justice Horowitz also ordered that the defendant be banned from owning or possessing any animals for the rest of his life. Minichello was represented by Pierre Bazile, Esq.

This case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Annemarie DiBlasio and Ashley Stapleton of the Biological, Environmental, and Animal Safety Team (“BEAST”), and the investigation was conducted by Detective Alexandra Breyer and the Suffolk County Police Department’s Third Squad.

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Desmond Roberts

Desmond Roberts Pleaded Guilty in April After Police Found Cocaine, Fentanyl, Oxycodone, an Illegal Gun and $190,000 During the June 2023 Search at His Home

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on Aug. 16 that Desmond Roberts, 32, of Coram, was sentenced to 10 years in prison, followed by five years of post-release supervision, after pleading guilty in April to illegally possessing a loaded semi-automatic firearm, fentanyl, cocaine, and oxycodone, which investigators found in close proximity to multiple children during the execution of a court-ordered search warrant of his residence in June 2023.

“Today’s sentencing underscores the severity of repeated criminal behavior, especially when it endangers the safety of young children. Despite being on probation for a prior felony conviction, the defendant again violated the law by illegally possessing a gun and illegal substances,” said District Attorney Tierney. “This sentence reflects our commitment to holding offenders accountable and protecting our community from recidivists.”

According to court documents and the defendant’s admissions during his guilty plea allocution, on June 9, 2023, members of the Suffolk County Police Department executed a search warrant at Roberts’ residence in Coram.

During their search, detectives found a loaded Smith and Wesson 9 mm semi-automatic firearm, as well as 9.71 ounces of cocaine, 4.56 ounces of fentanyl, and 0.58 ounces of oxycodone. All the drugs were packaged in a manner consistent with drug sales. In addition, law enforcement found drug paraphernalia including drug packaging material, diluents, three digital scales, multiple cellular phones, and more than $190,000 in cash. At the time of the search, three young children were in the home near the drugs and gun.

At the time of the offense, Roberts was serving a sentence of probation for a 2018 conviction for Attempted Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, a Class C felony.

On April 19, 2024, Roberts pleaded guilty to Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, a Class C violent felony, and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Second Degree, an A-II felony, before Supreme Court Justice Richard Ambro.

On August 16, 2024, Justice Ambro sentenced Roberts to 10 years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision. He was represented by Christopher Brocato, Esq.

This case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Dennis Wouters of the Narcotics Bureau, and the investigation was conducted by Detective Thomas Daley of the Suffolk County Police Department’s Narcotics Enforcement Special Operations Team. The civil asset forfeiture action concerning the United States currency is being litigated by Assistant District Attorney Robert Barry of the Asset Forfeiture and Intelligence Bureau.

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Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney. Photo from Tierney's office

Josef McLorrain Allegedly Struck the Victims with His Vehicle and then Fled the Scene

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on Aug. 7 that Josef McLorrain, 22, of Brooklyn, was indicted for two counts of Attempted Murder in the Second Degree, and other related charges, for allegedly striking two BOCES employees with his vehicle in an Eastern Suffolk BOCES parking lot.

“The indictment alleges that the defendant drove towards a group of BOCES employees in a parking lot and struck two individuals with his vehicle,” said District Attorney Tierney. “The large size, speed, and mass of vehicles make them capable of causing significant injury or death to pedestrians, even with minimal contact. Vehicular violence will not be tolerated in Suffolk County.”

According to the investigation, on the morning of June 24, 2024, McLorrain was driving a black Mazda Tribute in the parking lot of Eastern Suffolk BOCES’ Bellport Academic Center. McLorrain accelerated his vehicle and drove towards a group of five employees who were walking in the parking lot, striking two of them. The victims were propelled onto the vehicle and then thrown to the ground before McLorrain fled the scene. Both victims were transported to Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue for treatment.

On August 7, 2024, McLorrain was arraigned on the indictment before Supreme Court Justice Richard Ambro, for the following charges:

  •   Two counts of Attempted Murder in the Second Degree, Class B felonies;
  •   Two counts of Attempted Assault in the First Degree, Class C felonies; and
  •   Two counts of Assault in the Second Degree, Class D felonies.

    Justice Ambro ordered McLorrain held on $100,000 cash, $250,000 bond, or $500,000 partially secured bond during the pendency of the case. McLorrain is due back in court on September 11, 2024, and he is being represented by Christopher J. Cassar, Esq.

    This case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Maria Troulakis of the Major Crime Bureau, and the investigation was conducted by Detective Michael Richardsen of the Suffolk County Police Department’s Fifth Squad.

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Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney. Photo from Tierney's office

Oliver Schor and Christopher Fernandez Allegedly Shot and Killed Michael Hartmann

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on Aug. 9 that Oliver Schor, 22, and Christopher Fernandez, 28, both of Sound Beach, were indicted for Murder in the Second Degree, and related charges, for allegedly fatally shooting Michael Hartmann, 49, at his Bohemia home.

“This case involves the heartbreaking loss of Michael Hartmann, a husband, father and beloved family man, who was brutally killed at his own home,” said District Attorney Tierney. “We are committed to seeking justice for him. Our condolences go out to the Hartmann family during this difficult time.”

According to the investigation, on November 2, 2022, Fernandez and Schor allegedly descended upon the victim’s home in Bohemia armed with rifles. The defendants were about to enter the residence through the rear back door when they encountered the victim. Schor allegedly opened fire and killed the victim before both defendants fled the area in Schor’s mother’s car. Based upon law enforcement’s subsequent investigation, it is believed that this is a case of mistaken identity.

Fernandez also allegedly robbed a gas station employee at an Exxon Mobil Gas Station in Manorville shortly before the murder.

Schor was indicted for the following charges:

  •   One count of Murder in the First Degree, a Class A felony;
  •   Two counts of Murder in the Second Degree, Class A felonies;
  •   One count of Attempted Burglary in the First Degree, a Class B felony;
  •   One count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, a Class C felony;and
  •   One count of Criminal Use of a Firearm in the Second Degree, a Class C felony.Fernandez was indicted for the following charges:
  •   One count of Murder in the Second Degree, a Class A felony;
  •   One count of Attempted Burglary in the First Degree, a Class B felony;
  •   One count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, a Class C felony;
  •   One count of Criminal Use of a Firearm in the Second Degree, a Class C felony; and
  •   One count of Robbery in the Third Degree, a Class D felony.On August 9, 2024, both defendants were arraigned on the indictment before Supreme Court Justice Steven A. Pilewski. Justice Pilewski ordered both defendants be remanded during the pendency of the case.

    Schor is due back in court on September 16, 2024, and faces life in prison if convicted on the top count. He is being represented by Jason Bassett, Esq.

    Fernandez is due back in court on September 11, 2024, and faces up to 25 years to life in prison if convicted on the top count. He is being represented by Christopher Cassar, Esq.

    This case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Frank Schroeder of the Homicide Bureau and Assistant District Attorney Scott Romano of the Major Crime Bureau, and the investigation was conducted by Detective Frankie Sierra of the Suffolk County Police Department’s Homicide Squad.

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Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney. Photo from Tierney's office

The Defendants Allegedly Used Others’ Identities to Open Accounts and Make Purchases

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney today announced the arrests of ANANDA GABRIEL, AAMEER WAIGHT, ABILIO SANCHEZ, ANTHONY COLON, RASHAD PROVOST and JONATHAN LYNCE, who are accused of grand larceny, identity theft, and other related charges, for their roles in an identity theft scheme at Lowe’s stores. The scheme allegedly involved multiple Lowe’s credit card accounts being opened in the names of multiple victims, which were used to make fraudulent purchases of gift cards totaling over $25,000 from various Lowe’s store locations throughout Suffolk County.

“These arrests allege a pattern of identity theft that represents a significant breach of personal security for victims across the United States,” said District Attorney Tierney. “Charges of identity theft often intersect with retail theft, as stolen identities are often used to make fraudulent purchases, potentially leading to substantial losses for merchants as well as headaches for consumers.”

According to the investigation, between October 2023 and February 2024, the defendants allegedly opened Lowe’s credit card accounts online using the names and identities of multiple individuals who reside all over the United States, without their knowledge or consent.

The defendants then allegedly used those accounts to purchase more than $25,000 worth of gift cards from various Lowe’s store locations throughout New York. At least five Suffolk County Lowe’s store locations were targeted, including Commack, Bay Shore, Farmingdale, Medford and Stony Brook.

Additionally, in November 2023, GABRIEL allegedly rented an apartment in Patchogue using the identity of another Suffolk County resident without their consent or awareness. To date, GABRIEL has allegedly not paid any rent for that apartment.

On August 6, 2024, all six defendants were arrested by members of the Suffolk County Police Department.

GABRIEL, 23, of Patchogue, was charged with:

  •   One count of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a Class D felony;
  •   Five counts of Identity Theft in the First Degree, Class D felonies;
  •   One count of Identity Theft in the Second Degree, a Class E felony;
  •   Two counts of Identity Theft in the Third Degree, Class A misdemeanors;
  •   One count of Attempted Petit Larceny, a Class B misdemeanor; and
  •   One count of Attempted Identity Theft in the Third Degree, a Class B misdemeanor.WAIGHT, 22, of Central Islip, was charged with:
  •   One count of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a Class D felony; and
  •   One count of Identity Theft in the First Degree, a Class D felony.SANCHEZ, 20, of Huntington Station, was charged with:
  •   One count of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a Class D felony; and
  •   One count of Identity Theft in the First Degree, a Class D felony.COLON, 25, of Bay Shore, was charged with:
  •   One count of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a Class D felony;
  •   One count of Identity Theft in the First Degree, a Class D felony;
  •   One count of Attempted Petit Larceny, a Class B misdemeanor; and
  •   One count of Attempted Identity Theft in the Third Degree, a Class B misdemeanor.PROVOST, 23, of Mastic Beach, was charged with:
  •   One count of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a Class D felony;
  •   One count of Identity Theft in the First Degree, a Class D felony;
  •   One count of Identity Theft in the Second Degree, a Class E felony; and
  •   One count of Identity Theft in the Third Degree, a Class A misdemeanor.LYNCE, 22, of Central Islip, was charged with:
  •   One count of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a Class D felony; and
  •   Two counts of Identity Theft in the First Degree, Class D felonies.On August 6, 2024, the defendants were arraigned on the charges before District Court Judge Steven Weissbard.

    Judge Weissbard ordered GABRIEL released from jail without bail because her charges are considered non-bail eligible under current New York State law, meaning prosecutors cannot ask for, and judges cannot set bail. She was placed on supervised release with GPS conditions. GABRIEL is due back in court on August 9, 2024, and she is being represented by Robert Macedonio, Esq.

    Judge Weissbard ordered WAIGHT released from jail without bail because his charges are considered non-bail eligible under current New York State law, meaning prosecutors cannot ask for, and judges cannot set bail. WAIGHT is due back in court on August 27, 2024, and he is being represented by Del Atwell, Esq.

    Judge Weissbard ordered SANCHEZ released from jail without bail because his charges are considered non-bail eligible under current New York State law, meaning prosecutors cannot ask for, and judges cannot set bail. SANCHEZ is due back in court on August 14, 2024, and he is being represented by Jonathan Manley, Esq.

Judge Weissbard ordered COLON released from jail without bail because his charges are considered non-bail eligible under current New York State law, meaning prosecutors cannot ask for, and judges cannot set bail. He was placed on supervised release during the pendency of the case. COLON is due back in court on August 27, 2024, and he is being represented by Oscar Crisafio, Esq.

Judge Weissbard ordered PROVOST released from jail without bail because his charges are considered non-bail eligible under current New York State law, meaning prosecutors cannot ask for, and judges cannot set bail. PROVOST is due back in court on August 19, 2024, and he is being represented by Harmon Lutzer, Esq.

Judge Weissbard ordered LYNCE released from jail without bail because his charges are considered non-bail eligible under current New York State law, meaning prosecutors cannot ask for, and judges cannot set bail. LYNCE is due back in court on August 19, 2024, and he is being represented by Toni Mari Angeli, Esq.

This case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Jessica Lightstone of the Financial Crimes Bureau, and the investigation was conducted by Detective Dan Pagano of the Suffolk County Police Department’s Financial Crimes Unit, with investigative assistance from the District Attorney’s Gun Crime Reduction Unit and the Suffolk County Police Department’s Third Precinct Anti-Crime Unit and Warrants Squad.

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