"That ends today. "Intelligence is important, education is important, putting your mind to good use is important," Ice says. Deutsch is a criminal justice reporter at Newsday in New York.To protect the identities of gang members and other interviewees, most of their names have been changed. The Triangle war, devastating as it is to the community, isn't unique. "I knew how to run a business, and this ain't so different, really," he says. Crib, diapers, clothes, all that stuff. As a result of the investigation, the following items were recovered through search warrants and car stops: District Attorney Madeline Singas said, This massive multi-agency takedown strikes a heavy blow to the narcotics trafficking infrastructure in our region. The Hempstead County Sheriff's Office has completed a drug investigation involving the distribution of methamphetamine, prescription drugs, and ecstasy in The disruption of this operation serves as a strong reminder that activities such as drug trafficking and the violence that is associated by these types of crimes will be relentlessly be pursued by law enforcement.. 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Cain, 30, faces similar weapons and firearms charges. Walk my son home from school every day? Freeport Man Sentenced 6-18 Years in Prison for Crash that Killed Passenger on Southern State Pkwy. "You a soldier, J, you a soldier," says Tyrek. "Nine times out of 10, we know the person. Ain't nothing quiet these days.". "Only our product is illegal, so more precautions need to be taken. Others stop to cop, looking to get lit before homeroom. "I ain't the one who put the bullet in him," Tyrek says. Flex handles everything from enforcement to package-price negotiations and is ranked just below him in the gang's hierarchy. Farmers Bank & Trust celebrates work of its 400+ employees, Albemarle gets county approval for Tax Back program, Waldo woman receives probation for use of deceased man's credit card, Five Columbia County students on University of Arkansas Dean's List. What happens is, things get messy. Fiends be getting prepared. 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