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Alexander Castillo

Alexander Castillo Was Convicted by a Jury in August

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on Oct. 4 that Alexander Castillo, 27, of the Bronx, was sentenced to 18 years in prison, following his trial conviction of Assault, Criminal Possession of a Weapon, and other related charges. Castillo had shot two men following a dispute at a Port Jefferson pool hall in December 2022.

“With this sentence, we want the public to know that we are holding perpetrators of violent crimes accountable,” said District Attorney Tierney. “The defendant attempted to settle a petty financial dispute with a gun but instead will be spending the next 18 years in prison.”

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 convicted after a jury trial heard before Supreme Court Justice Richard Ambro for the following charges:

  •   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.

    On October 3, 2024, Justice Ambro sentenced Castillo to 18 years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision. He was represented by Ian Fitzgerald, Esq.

    This case was 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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Jose Martinez-Vazquez and Tiffany Diaz-Cabrera

Jose Martinez-Vazquez Sentenced to 20 to Life for Killing Benjamin Flores-Mendez and Tiffany Diaz-Cabrera Sentenced to 15 to Life for Acting as a Lookout

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on Oct. 7 that Jose Martinez-Vazquez, 25, and Tiffany Diaz-Cabrera, 21, both of Port Jefferson Station, have been sentenced for their respective roles in the fatal stabbing of Benjamin Flores- Mendez, 39, also of Port Jefferson Station. Martinez-Vazquez pleaded guilty to Murder in the Second Degree, for fatally stabbing Flores-Mendez. Diaz-Cabrera pleaded guilty to Manslaughter in the First Degree, for acting as a look out while the stabbing took place.

“The lengthy prison terms handed down to both defendants reflect the severity of their actions and our commitment to public safety,” said District Attorney Tierney. “This brutal attack on our greenway trail – a place meant for recreation and community gathering – shook our citizens to the core. With these sentences, we hope to restore a sense of security to our public spaces and deter future acts of violence.”

According to court documents and the defendants’ admissions during their guilty plea allocutions,

on June 17, 2021, Martinez-Vasquez and Diaz-Cabrera followed the victim into the Port Jefferson Station entrance of the Setauket-Port Jefferson Station Greenway Trail.

Martinez-Vazquez admitted to fatally stabbing the victim multiple times while Diaz-Cabrera, Martinez-Vazquez’s girlfriend, served as his lookout. The victim was later discovered lying in the entrance of the trail by Good Samaritans.

On March 5, 2023, Suffolk County homicide detectives arrested both defendants.

On July 25, 2024, Martinez-Vazquez pleaded guilty to Murder in the Second Degree, a Class A violent felony. On August 28, 2024, Martinez-Vazquez was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison. He was represented by John Halverson, Esq.

On April 22, 2024, Diaz-Cabrera pleaded guilty to Manslaughter in the First Degree, a Class B violent felony. On October 7, 2024, Diaz-Cabrera was sentenced to 15 years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision. She was represented by Luigi Belcastro, Esq.

This case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Elena Tomaro of the Homicide Bureau and Assistant District Attorney Tara Laterza of the Child Abuse and Domestic Violence Bureau, and the investigation was conducted by Detective James Hughes of the Suffolk County Police Department’s Homicide Squad.

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Alfred Balcerak III

Alfred Balcerak III Allegedly Gained Access to a Homeless Shelter by Falsely Claiming that He Was an Employee for the Department of Social Services

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on Oct. 4 the indictment of Alfred Balcerak III, 65, of Deer Park, for Endangering the Welfare of an Incompetent or Physically Disabled Person in the First Degree, Forcible Touching, and other related charges, for allegedly impersonating a housing specialist from the Department of Social Servies and sexually abusing a resident of a homeless shelter.

“The allegations against the defendant are extremely troubling,” said District Attorney Tierney. “Crimes that target the homeless and mentally disabled are particularly heinous, as these victims are often isolated and lack the resources to defend themselves.”

According to the investigation, on September 6, 2024, at approximately 3:30 p.m., Balcerak allegedly told security at a homeless shelter in East Farmingdale that he was from the Department of Social Services and was there to provide information on potential housing services to residents of the shelter. Balcerak provided an expired New York State driver’s license and his insurance card as identification and allegedly signed his name onto a visitor sheet listing himself as an employee from the Department of Social Services.

Once inside the shelter, Balcerak allegedly asked security if there were any males between the ages of 18 to 22 years old who needed housing assistance.

Balcerak was introduced to the disabled victim. Once inside the room, Balcerak allegedly held himself out to be a home health aide, cleaned the room and offered to assist the disabled victim with showering.

Once the showering began, Balcerak allegedly touched the victim while making sexually explicit comments. The disabled victim told Balcerak to stop. When Balcerak left the residence, he allegedly took the disabled victim’s cell phone with him.

On September 13, 2024, Balcerak was located by members of the Suffolk County Police Department at his home in Deer Park and arrested.

On October 3, 2024, Alfred Balcerak III was arraigned on the indictment before, Acting Supreme Court Justice Karen M. Wilutis for the following charges contained in the indictment:

  •   Endangering the Welfare of an Incompetent or Physically Disabled Person in the First Degree, a Class E felony;
  •   Forcible Touching, a Class A misdemeanor;
  •   Petit Larceny, a Class A misdemeanor;
  •   Criminal Impersonation in the Second Degree, a Class A misdemeanor;
  •   Sexual Abuse in the Third Degree, a Class B misdemeanor.

Justice Wilutis ordered Balcerak held on $150,000 cash, $500,000 bond or $1,000,000 partially secured bond. Balcerak is due back in court on October 24, 2024. He is being represented by Matthew Tuohy, Esq.

This case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Kapish Barry of the Major Crime Bureau, and the investigation was conducted by Detective Maria Acevedo from the Suffolk County Police Department’s Special Victims Section and Detective Alexander Seda from the Suffolk County Police Department’s First Squad Detective Section.

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David Wilson Pleaded Guilty in April

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on Oct. 2 that David Wilson, 42, of Coram, was sentenced to 10 years in prison and five years of post-release supervision after pleading guilty in April to Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Second Degree. Wilson had been found in possession of a loaded pistol modified to function as a machine gun and several ounces of cocaine.

“A drug dealer with an illegally modified firearm poses a clear threat to public safety,” said District Attorney Tierney. “Anyone who brings dangerous drugs and illegal weapons into our community will be caught and prosecuted. We remain committed to working with our law enforcement partners to get these illegal substances and firearms off our streets.”

According to court documents and the defendant’s admissions during his guilty plea allocution, during the early morning hours of March 3, 2023, members of the Suffolk County Police Department executed a search warrant at Wilson’s home in Coram. Wilson was found in possession of eight ounces of cocaine, a loaded pistol modified to function as a machine gun with an extended magazine, packaging materials, a digital scale, and more than $11,000 in cash.1

David Wilson had been previously convicted of several narcotics and weapons related felonies in January 2016, including Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, a Class B felony, Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, a Class B felony, and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, a Class C violent felony.

Additionally, in August 2004, Wilson was convicted of Attempted Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree, a Class E felony. In June 2003, Wilson was convicted of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, a Class B felony.

On April 5, 2024, Wilson 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 Acting Supreme Court Justice Richard I. Horowitz.

On October 2, 2024, Justice Horowitz sentenced Wilson to 10 years in prison and five years of post-release supervision. He was represented by George Duncan, Esq.

This case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Jennifer Wickers of the Narcotics Bureau, and the investigation was conducted by the Suffolk County Police Department’s Narcotics Section.

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Leo Flores-Gracias

Leo Flores-Gracias Pleaded Guilty in June to Driving While Intoxicated Which Caused a Head-On Collision that Killed His Passenger, Marlon Nunez-Cuellar

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on Sept. 30 that Leo Flores-Gracias, 26, of Huntington Station, was sentenced to 4 to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to Aggravated Vehicular Homicide and other related charges, for driving while intoxicated and crashing head-on into another vehicle, killing his own passenger, Marlon Nunez-Cuellar, 25, of Huntington Station.

“This defendant was under the influence of alcohol and made the choice to drive himself and his friends home from a party. That selfish disregard for the safety of others lead to the tragic death of his own friend, Marlon Nunez-Cuellar,” said District Attorney Tierney. “We hope that the sentence imposed today provides comfort to the victim’s family who have been dealing with the devastating impacts of this defendant’s actions and serves as a reminder not to jeopardize the lives of others by choosing to drive under the influence.”

According to court documents and the defendant’s admissions during his guilty plea allocution, on July 4, 2023, at approximately 8:06 p.m., Flores-Gracias and three others left a party where he had been drinking alcohol. All four individuals got into Flores-Gracias’ 2017 Honda Accord. Flores- Gracias began driving northbound on Sweet Hollow Road in Huntington and crashed head-on into a vehicle that was driving southbound.

An extraction of the vehicle’s event data recorder revealed that Flores-Gracias was travelling 72 mph just one second before the impact, on a roadway where the posted speed limit is 30 mph.

Nunez-Cuellar, one of Flores-Gracias’ passengers, was transported to Plainview Hospital where he was pronounced dead from injuries he sustained in the crash.

When police officers arrived at the scene, they observed Flores-Gracias exhibiting signs of intoxication and placed him under arrest. Flores-Gracias consented to a blood draw upon request by police. Subsequent toxicology testing of his blood revealed that Flores-Gracias’ blood alcohol concentration (BAC) was .14%. Additionally, a sample of Flores-Gracias’ blood taken by hospital staff was also seized pursuant to a search warrant. Toxicology testing of that blood sample, taken at a different time than the sample taken by police, revealed Flores-Gracias’ BAC was .19%, more than two times the legal limit. While executing a search warrant of Flores-Gracias’ vehicle, law enforcement found an open 12-pack of beer containing one remaining full bottle in the trunk.

On June 6, 2024, Flores-Gracias pleaded guilty to the following charges before Supreme Court Justice Richard Ambro:

 Aggravated Vehicular Homicide, a Class B felony;
 Manslaughter in the Second Degree, a Class C felony;
 Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated, an Unclassified misdemeanor; and  Reckless Driving, an Unclassified misdemeanor.

On September 30, 2024, Justice Ambro sentenced Flores Gracias to 4 to 12 years in prison. He was represented by Adaline Arvello, Esq.

This case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys James McCormack and Emma Henry of the Vehicular Crime Bureau, and the investigation was conducted by Detective Valentin Rosado of the Suffolk County Police Department’s Major Case Unit.

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Dakota Rose

Dakota Rose to Receive Maximum Sentence  of 7 to 15 Years in Prison and 10 Years of Post-Release Supervision

 Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on oct. 1 that Dakota Rose, 25, of East Northport, pleaded guilty to Use of a Child in a Sexual Performance and Sexual Abuse in the First Degree, for sexually abusing a three-year-old child while videotaping the abuse and further disseminating the video.

“This defendant sexually exploited a young child and thought he could get away with it,” said District Attorney Tierney. “Thanks to the tipster who reported this vile criminal activity to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), this defendant will be held responsible for his crimes and a young victim will be spared from having to testify at trial.”

According to court documents and Rose’s admissions during the guilty plea allocution, on February 17, 2024, the Suffolk County Police Department Digital Forensics Unit received a tip from the NCMEC that alleged that child sexual abuse material was disseminated via social media from a residential location in East Northport. Further investigation led law enforcement to Rose’s home.

On March 12, 2024, a search warrant was executed at Rose’s home, leading to the seizure of numerous electronic devices. Investigators were able to identify both Rose and the toddler from the disseminated video on one of the seized electronic devices.

The investigation further resulted in the discovery of two additional videos of child pornography on Rose’s phone and it was determined that Rose exchanged all three videos with other individuals through both social media and text messages, including on at least one occasion in exchange for money.

On September 30, 2024, Rose pleaded guilty to Use of a Child in a Sexual Performance, a Class C felony, and Sexual Abuse in the First Degree, a Class D Violent felony, before Acting Supreme Court Justice Karen M. Wilutis.

Rose is due back in court on November 14, 2024, and is being represented by Scott Zerner, Esq. Rose is expected to receive a sentence of 7 to 15 years in prison with 10 years of post-release supervision.

This case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Tara Laterza of the Child Abuse and Domestic Violence Bureau, and the investigation was conducted by Detective Gregory Pranzo of the Suffolk County Police Department Digital Forensics Unit.

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

Ronald Schroeder Also Faces Criminal Possession of Controlled Substance Charges After He Allegedly Claimed a Backpack Full of Illegal Narcotics at the LIRR Lost & Found in NYC

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on Sept. 18 that Ronald Schroeder, 41, of Huntington Station, was indicted for alleged Concealment of a Human Corpse after the body of Seikeya Jones, 33, of Huntington Station was discovered inside of a suitcase in Huntington Station.

“This case is immensely troubling. Ms. Jones and her family deserve a full investigation,” said District Attorney Tierney. “We will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to ensure that the victim and her family receive justice.”

According to the investigation, on September 2, 2024, Suffolk County Police responded to a call for suspicious activity and a foul odor outside of an apartment building on Nassau Road in Huntington Station. Upon further investigation, police located the partially decomposed remains of Seikeya Jones inside of a suitcase on the side of the building.

Jones was found with her wrists and ankles bound with a cord. Her cause of death has not yet been determined and the results of an autopsy are pending.

Jones was last seen alive on August 29, 2024, inside the building with Schroeder who also rented an apartment there. After her body was found, police were unable to locate Schroeder for questioning until he resurfaced in Manhattan.

On September 6, 2024, Schroeder was located at Penn Station after he showed up to the LIRR Lost & Found Office to claim his backpack, which he had previously left on a Long Island Railroad train. Schroeder’s backpack was allegedly found to contain quantities of both methamphetamine and GHB or “liquid ecstasy.” Having been located, he was taken into custody and charged with both the narcotics charges and the concealment of Jones’ corpse.

On September 18, 2024, Schroeder was arraigned on an indictment before Acting Supreme Court Justice Steven A. Pilewski for the following charges:

 Concealment of a Human Corpse, a Class E felony;
 Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, a Class B felony;
 Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fourth Degree, a Class C felony; and  Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree, a Class Amisdemeanor.

Justice Pilewski ordered Schroeder held on $500,000 cash, $1,000,000 bond or $5,000,000 partially secured bond during the pendency of the case. Schroeder is due back in court on October 16, 2024, and faces up to nine years in prison if convicted on the top count. He is being represented by Christopher Gioe, Esq.

This case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Jonathan Cappiello of the Major Crime Bureau and Frank Schroeder of the Homicide Bureau, and the investigation was conducted by Detective Frankie Sierra of the Suffolk County Homicide Squad.

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Eduardo Vega
Tanya Denis

Eduardo Vega Faces Up to 25 Years to Life in Prison at Sentencing; Co-Defendant Tanya Denis Previously Pleaded Guilty to Hindering Prosecution

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on Sept. 13 that Eduardo Vega, 58, of Islip Terrace, pleaded guilty to Manslaughter in the First Degree, for fatally stabbing Roshane McLaren, his 34-year-old son-in-law, in the driveway of their Islip Terrace home. Vega’s wife and co-defendant, Tanya Denis, 48, of Islip Terrace, pleaded guilty to Hindering Prosecution in the Third Degree, for her role in the commission of the murder.

“This defendant killed Roshane McLaren, his own son-in-law, leaving his infant grandchild without a father,” said District Attorney Tierney. “I thank the Suffolk County Police Department’s Homicide Squad for their thorough investigation which led to this plea. Notwithstanding this result, our thoughts and prayers remain with the family and friends of Roshane McLaren.”

According to court documents and the defendant’s admissions during his guilty plea allocution, on September 27, 2022, Vega and Denis lived together with Denis’ two daughters, their husbands, and children. During the early morning hours of that day, Vega engaged in a verbal altercation with one of Denis’ daughter’s husbands in the backyard. The altercation escalated when Vega threw a lawn chair at him and threatened to hit him with a baseball bat. When the daughters tried to intervene, Vega punched one of them in the face.

The victim eventually deescalated the situation, and Vega then left the home on foot. While Vega was gone, the victim learned that Vega had struck the victim’s wife during the altercation.

A short time later, Vega returned to the home with Denis. In the driveway, the victim confronted Vega for hitting his wife. Vega then stabbed the victim in the chest twice, piercing his left lung, heart, diaphragm, and stomach. Vega immediately fled the scene. Minutes later, Denis left the home in her vehicle and located Vega. She then provided Vega with money and drove him to the Brentwood train station at which point he fled to Brooklyn. He turned himself into the Suffolk County Police Department’s Third Precinct on October 2, 2022.

The victim was transported to South Shore University Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

On September 13, 2024, Vega pleaded guilty Manslaughter in the First Degree, a Class B violent felony, before Acting County Court Judge Richard T. Dunne. Vega is expected to be sentenced to 25 years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision.

Vega is due back in court for sentencing on October 16, 2024, and he is being represented by Christopher Gioe, Esq.

Denis previously pleaded guilty on September 4, 2024, to Hindering Prosecution in the Third Degree, a Class A misdemeanor. She was represented by Ian Fitzgerald, Esq.

This case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Elena Tomaro of the Homicide Bureau and Assistant District Attorney Veronica McMahon of the Major Crime Bureau, and the investigation was conducted by Detective Michael Palumbo of the Suffolk County Police Department’s Homicide Squad.

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

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that Guenther Mayrhofer, 71, of Mastic Beach, a bus driver for the William Floyd School District, was indicted for Promoting a Sexual Performance by a Child and Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child, for allegedly downloading images and videos of child sexual abuse, and then uploading them to his cloud storage account.

“There is nothing more important to my office than protecting children and tracking down predators in our community. It is deeply disturbing that this defendant was allegedly in close proximity to children every day as a school bus driver,” said District Attorney Tierney. “I thank the New York State Police for their diligent investigation in this case. We will continue to work closely with them and our other law enforcement partners to seek justice for these innocent victims.”

According to the investigation, the New York State Police received a tip that Mayrhofer had allegedly uploaded approximately 20 images of child sexual abuse to a cloud storage account. On August 15, 2024, state police executed a search warrant of Mayrhofer’s home and recovered numerous electronic devices and electronic storage devices.

A review of the devices revealed that Mayrhofer had allegedly downloaded and saved over one hundred images and videos of child sexual abuse.

On August 29, 2024, Mayrhofer was arraigned on the indictment before Acting Supreme Court Justice Karen M. Wilutis, for 25 counts of Promoting a Sexual Performance by a Child, Class D felonies, and 25 counts of Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child, Class E felonies.

Justice Wilutis ordered Mayrhofer held on $150,000 cash, $500,000 bond, or $1.5 million partially secured bond during the pendency of the case. Mayrhofer is due back in court on October 8, 2024, and he is being represented by the Suffolk County Legal Aid Society.

If you or someone you know believe you have been victimized by Guenther Mayrhofer, please contact the New York State Police, the Suffolk County Police Department, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS.

This case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Zachary Kelly of the Child Abuse and Domestic Violence Bureau, and the investigation was conducted by Investigator Fatih Ket of the New York State Police

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

Sean P. Kilkelly and Paul Poschmann Were Charged after a Three-Month Long Investigation

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney today announced that Sean P. Kilkelly, 29, and Paul Poschmann, 44, both of East Northport, were indicted for Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree and other related charges, for allegedly selling cocaine out of their East Northport residence.

“The distribution of illegal drugs tears at the fabric of our community, destroys lives, and fosters crime,” said District Attorney Tierney. “This indictment represents our office’s steadfast determination to disrupt the flow of narcotics into our neighborhoods. We will continue to work tirelessly with our law enforcement partners to investigate and prosecute those accused of peddling poison on our streets.”

According to the investigation, on June 25, 2024, members of the Suffolk County Police Department’s Narcotics Section executed a search warrant at Kilkelly and Poschmann’s residence in East Northport. During that search, police allegedly recovered more than four ounces of cocaine from Poschmann’s bedroom and over an eighth of an ounce of cocaine from Kilkelly’s bedroom, along with cash and paraphernalia indicative of drug dealing. Poschmann and Kilkelly were arrested at the scene.

On July 10, 2024, Poschmann was arraigned before Supreme Court Justice Richard I. Horowitz, for the following charges contained within the indictment:

  •   One count of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree, a Class A-I felony;
  •   One count of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Second Degree, a Class A-II felony;
  •   Two counts of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Second Degree, Class A-II felonies;
  •   Two counts of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, Class B felonies;
  •   Six counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, Class B felonies; and
  •   Two counts of Criminal Using Drug Paraphernalia in the Second Degree, Class A misdemeanors.

Justice Horowitz ordered Poschmann be held on $250,000 cash, $500,000 bond, or $2.5 million partially secured bond during the pendency of the case.

On July 18, 2024, Kilkelly was arraigned before Justice Horowitz for the following charges contained within the indictment:

  •   One count of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree, a Class A-I felony;
  •   Two counts of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Second Degree, Class A-II felonies;
  •   Two counts of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, Class B felonies;
  •   Six counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, Class B felonies;
  •   One count of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fourth Degree, a Class C felony; and
  •   One count of Criminal Using Drug Paraphernalia in the Second Degree, a Class A misdemeanor.

    Justice Horowitz ordered Kilkelly be held on $100,000 cash, $200,000 bond, or $500,000 partially secured bond during the pendency of the case.

    Poschmann is due back in court on August 7, 2024, and faces between up to 20 years in prison if convicted of the top count. He is being represented by Scott Zerner, Esq.

Kilkelly is due back in court on August 22, 2024, and faces up to 24 years in prison if convicted of the top count. He is being represented by Ira Weissman, Esq.

This case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Robert Kerr of the Narcotics Bureau, and the investigation was conducted by members of the Suffolk County Police Department’s Narcotics Section.

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