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Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that ABRAHAM ADENIYI was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Edgardo Ramos to three years in prison for operating a money laundering scheme that laundered nearly $8 million of wire fraud proceeds. ADENIYI previously pled guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering. U.S. Attorney Damian Williams said: “Abraham Adeniyi used a web of bank accounts to funnel millions of dollars stolen from fraud victims into his own pockets and the pockets of the fraudsters. He now faces prison time and is required to forfeit his ill-gotten gains.” According to the allegations in the Indictment filed against ADENIYI and other court proceedings: From at least in or about 2017 through at least in or about 2020, ADENIYI opened and directed others to open multiple bank accounts, which received proceeds of various wire fraud schemes. ADENIYI provided his accomplices with fraudulent identification information to open those bank accounts. Upon arrival of the fraudulent proceeds, ADENIYI transferred and directed others to transfer those proceeds rapidly among the various bank accounts controlled by participants in the scheme in order to conceal and disguise the source, location, ownership, and control of the funds. Ultimately, after moving through multiple bank accounts, the funds were withdrawn as cash, transmitted overseas, or used for ADENIYI’s personal expenses. This rapid transfer of funds prevented the banks and the victims from recovering the funds once the underlying frauds were detected. During the course of the scheme, ADENIYI laundered at least nearly $8 million dollars of fraud proceeds. * * * In addition to his prison term, ADENIYI, 40, of Atlanta, Georgia, was ordered to forfeit and pay restitution in the amount of $7,814,294.56. Mr. Williams praised the outstanding investigative work of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. This case is being handled by the Office’s Money Laundering and Transnational Criminal Enterprises Unit. Assistant U.S. Attorney Anden Chow is in charge of the prosecution. ContactNicholas Biase (212) 637-2600 Updated July 28, 2023 https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/pr/leader-money-laundering-operation-sentenced-three-years-prison

According to Sheriff Robert Maciol members of the Oneida County Sheriff's Office responded to the train tracks just north of Redfield Ave. in the Village of Whitesboro for a train/pedestrian accident. When police arrived they found a white male victim, deceased. The victim appears to be in his late 20's or early 30's. It appears that the victim was taking photos of the trains in the area when he was struck. The victim did not have any identification on him. He was wearing blue shorts and shirt, and had on a light blue baseball hat. If anyone has any information they are asked to call Sheriff's Investigators at 315-765-2226. Sheriff's Investigators are being assisted in their investigation by CSX Police. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=659606409535363&set=a.233092632186745

The New York State Police Liberty and Wurtsboro are investigating numerous car thefts in Sullivan County. On July 21, 2023, a BMW was reported stolen from Falls Road in Rock Hill and located abandoned at 12th Ave and West 134 New York, NY. On July 22, 2023, a Chevrolet Equinox was reported stolen from State Route 42 in Forestburgh. The vehicle contained a purse with credit cards and personal items. The vehicle was located at 9:00 a.m., locked and abandoned at 12 Ave and West 134th New York, NY. On July 24, 2023, a Toyota Highlander was reported stolen from Youngs Road, Roscoe. The vehicle was located via Flock HIT at 22 Colonel Ledyard Highway, Ledyard, Connecticut. The operator of the vehicle, Omar Hernandez, was arrested by the Ledyard Police Department. Hernandez was charged with Larceny 2nd degree and held on $15,000 cash bond. On July 24, 2023, Troopers responded to Picadilly Circle in Rock Hill for a report of larcenies from vehicles. Investigation that three vehicles were broken into, a 2017 Land Rover Discovery, A Honda, and a 2009 Nissan Murano. The items stolen were credit cards and over $600.00. State Police are reminding residents to lock their vehicles and do not leave anything of value in the car. Anyone who recognizes the individual in the photos are asked to call the New York State Police at 845-344-5300 and reference vehicle thefts in Sullivan County

PRESS RELEASE On July 26, 2023, at approximately 1:31 a.m., New York State Police at Endwell arrested three teens after fleeing from law enforcement in a vehicle. Troopers were on Nanticoke Avenue in the village of Endicott they observed a Hyundai Elantra that was reported stolen out of the Syracuse area. The vehicle turned down North Street and the Troopers attempted to make a traffic stop. The vehicle accelerated and failed to comply. Numerous violations occurred in multiple villages, towns, and cities. Troopers were additionally assisted by Broome County Sheriff’s Deputies and Troopers from SP Binghamton. While on Interstate 81 near Exit 5, Troopers deployed a Stinger, which is a tire deflation device and it was effective. A deputy also deployed stop sticks after the vehicle continued to drive on Interstate 81. All four tires deflated and three juvenile occupants were taken into custody. They are two 16-year-old males from Syracuse, NY, and a 17-year-old male from Syracuse, NY. All three were charged with the class “D” felony of Criminal Possession of Stolen Property. The driver, which was one of the two 16-year-olds was also charged with the misdemeanor of Unlawfully Fleeing from a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle. All three were arraigned at Youth Part Court. https://www.nyspnews.com/teens-charged-after-fleeing-from-troopers-in-stolen-car.htm

PRESS RELEASE On July 23, 2023, State Police of Cobleskill arrested Melissa Johnson, 44, of Albany, and Jesus I. Lanauze, 58, of Albany, NY, each for Criminal Trespass in the second degree, two counts of Criminal Tampering in the third degree, and Conspiracy in the sixth degree. On July 23, 2023, at about 6:31 p.m., Troopers responded to a home on State Route 7 in Cobleskill, NY, for the reports of a trespass. The investigation determined Johnson and Lanauze had been residing in the unoccupied house without permission from the owner for approximately a week. Further investigation discovered the couple also caused damage to the home and outbuilding. Both were arrested at the scene and transported to SP Cobleskill for processing. They were both issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Cobleskill Town Court on August 15, 2023, and released. https://www.nyspnews.com/state-police-arrest-couple-living-in-someone-elses-cobleskill-home.htm

On Friday, July 21st, around 11:58 p.m. Officer Linnertz stopped a man in the 100 block of Congress Avenue for riding his bicycle in the street without lights. Officers Bush and Canestrare provided backup on the stop. When talking to the male, identified as 18-year-old Shymiere Boyd, the Officers learned he had an active arrest warrant. As Officers were speaking to Boyd, he kept reaching into his pocket for what he said was a phone and turning his body away from the officers. He was asked to stop but did not obey the officer's commands. Officers eventually ended up searching Boyd and found a loaded 9mm Beretta Nano, which had been previously reported stolen, as well as 30 Glassine envelopes containing heroin, and rolling papers with cannabis. Boyd was transported and booked into the Onondaga County Justice Center for his warrant. He was also charged with one count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, one count of Criminal Possession of a Firearm, one count of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree, and one count of Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Fourth Degree. We would like to thank our Officers for helping to get a stolen gun, as well as more illegal drugs off of City streets. Source: Syracuse Police Department

New Lebanon, New York – On July 23, 2023, the New York State Police from the New Lebanon barracks arrested a sixteen-year-old for four counts of Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated Leandra’s Law, a class E felony. While patrolling State Route 20 in the town of New Lebanon, Troopers observed a 2019 Honda Civic traveling over 100 miles per hour in a 45-mile-per-hour zone. Investigation during the traffic stop determined that the driver was under the influence of an alcoholic beverage. The vehicle also contained nine juvenile passengers, four of which were under the age of sixteen. The driver was issued the appropriate tickets returnable to the town of New Lebanon court and all juveniles were turned over to their responsible guardians. https://www.nyspnews.com/drunk-driver-with-9-passengers-two-in-trunk-stopped-in-new-lebanon-for-going-over-100.htm

According to Oneida County Sheriff Robert Maciol, Monday afternoon, July 24th police were called to a residence on Marvin Street in the Village of Clinton for a burglary in progress. The homeowners, who were not home at the time were alerted by their security system that someone had broken into their residence. When police arrived they found that a door had been damaged. Kirkland Police entered the residence and the suspect exited through a second-floor window, onto a roof on the back side of the house, and then jumped from the roof. 39-year-old Justin Vanderhoof, also of Clinton, was taken into custody by a sheriff’ Deputy and a Kirkland Officer. After being taken into custody, Vanderhoof complained of leg pain. Clinton Fire Department along with Central Oneida County Ambulance responded to the scene. Vanderhoof was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The Sheriff’s ID unit responded and processed the scene. Sheriffs’ Criminal Investigators charged Vanderhoof with Burglary in the second degree, a class C felony. He was arraigned in a centralized arraignment court and is being held in the Oneida County Jail without bail. The State Police and Kirkland Police assisted at the scene.

On Tuesday, July 18th, around 8:38 p.m., Officers Omery and James responded to a suspicious person with a weapon complaint. A passerby observed an approximately 50-year-old black male occupying a red BMW waving around a handgun at the intersection of Second North Street and Kirkpatrick Street. Officers responded and stopped the vehicle, and the driver, Kenneth Davis. During a search of Davis’ vehicle, Officers discovered a clear knotted bag containing 15 grams of a beige chunky substance, a portable digital scale. two cell phones, sandwich bags, and $700 in U.S. currency. The chunky substance tested positive for the presence of crack cocaine. Officers determined that Davis was in possession of this substance with the intent to sell. Davis was booked into the Onondaga County Justice Center and was charged with one count of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, one count of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the third degree with Intent to Sell, and one count of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree. We would like to thank our Officers for their diligence in responding to this incident, and the resulting seizure of illegal drugs from our City streets. sources: Syracuse Police Department

On July 8, 2023, at 6:10 p.m., State Police Pulaski responded to a motorcycle crash on County Route 17 near Ohara Road in the town of Redfield, Oswego County. A 2003 Harley Davidson motorcycle, operated by Ronald G. Flower Jr., age 51 from Central Square, NY was traveling southbound on County Route 17 at a high rate of speed when he failed to negotiate a right turn, crossed the lane of travel, and struck an earth embankment. Flower was transported from the scene by medevac helicopter to Upstate University Hospital. On July 22, 2023, Mr. Flower succumbed to injuries he sustained in the crash. sources: https://www.nyspnews.com

On July 24, 2023, at 4:49 p.m., State Police responded to 134 Gale Road in the town of Constantia for a reported explosion and structure fire. When fire personnel arrived, they reported a fully involved barn fire with a person trapped inside. When the fire was extinguished, firefighters discovered and removed the deceased body from the barn. The victim has been identified as Benjamin D. Swistak, age 25 from Constantia, NY. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Oswego County Fire Investigations, Cause and Origin Team. State Police were assisted at the scene by the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office, Constantia Fire, Cleveland Fire, Central Square Fire, Sylvan Beach Fire, West Monroe Fire, and North Shore Ambulance, The investigation is continuing. sources: https://www.nyspnews.com

The Dollar Tree store located in Oneida NY is undergoing a transformation to become a Dollar Tree Plus store. This new initiative will expand the range of products available in stores to include items priced at $3 and $5, which is a departure from the company's traditional $1 to $1.25 price point. The store will be temporarily closed for 18 days starting from 7/26/23 to 8/12/23 to complete the project. Nationally In 2022, Dollar Tree increased its standard price point from $1 to $1.25 and plans to make even more changes with the introduction of Dollar Tree Plus. By the end of 2024, Dollar Tree plans to have at least 5,000 Dollar Tree Plus stores, offering products at three different price points: $1.25, $3, and $5. Although these stores are limited in number, the new products are also available for purchase online. The Dollar Tree Plus initiative aims to provide consumers with a wider selection of items at competitive prices, including cleaning products, household goods, clothing, and children's toys. However, customers should still compare prices before making a purchase to get the best deals, as some items may be a great bargain while others can be found cheaper elsewhere. Sources: Facebook , gobankingrates.com/