Department of Homeland Security searches New York tobacco shop

HAVERSTRAW, NY – Rockland County authorities, along with state and federal agencies, conducted a coordinated search warrant at a local tobacco store located at 48 Broadway in the Village of Haverstraw.

The operation was led by the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office, Homeland Security Investigations and other state and local law enforcement agencies.

District Attorney Tom Walsh commented on the action, saying, “Today’s action sends a clear message that all business in Rockland must be conducted lawfully.”

The raid followed numerous complaints from the public and led to a thorough investigation by multiple agencies, including the New York State Tax and Revenue Department, the New York State Office of Cannabis Management and the Haverstraw Township Police Department.

The execution of this search warrant is an important step in a broader investigation. Additional details are expected to be released as the case progresses. Authorities have stressed that this investigation is ongoing and that more information will be made available to the public in due course.

As this case develops, it is important to remember that a criminal complaint is merely an accusation, and that the defendant or defendants in this case are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

BALTIMORE, MD – Detectives are investigating a shooting incident in the Western District involving a 17-year-old male victim.

On August 7, at approximately 11:50 p.m., patrol officers were called to a local hospital after a shooting victim was reported. Upon arrival, they found the teenager suffering from a gunshot wound.

Investigators concluded the shooting occurred in the 2400 block of Lakeview Avenue. Western District detectives are asking for the public’s help and asking anyone with information to contact them at 410-396-2477 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.

SHARPSBURG, MD — A fire broke out Thursday in a two-story single-family home at 207 W Chapline Street. The Sharpsburg Volunteer Fire Department responded to the scene after a passerby spotted the fire around 11:11 a.m.

The fire, which started on the porch, was brought under control within five minutes by the six firefighters dispatched to the scene. Fortunately, there were no injuries and the damage to the building is estimated at $10,000. The house did not have a smoke detector and there is no information about fire alarms or sprinkler systems.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Authorities are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Western Regional Office at 301-766-3888.