Rockland County, NY – Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced the completion of a six-month investigation into crack cocaine sales in Nyack, Spring Valley, and the Town of Haverstraw, resulting in eight arrests.
Maurice “Rich” Jones, 30, of Nyack; Gregory “Braille” Diaz, 53, of Nyack; Tyrone “Black” Stewart, 34, of Nyack; Frantz “E” Beauvais, 38, of Nyack; Steve “Boogs” Barthole, 39, of Spring Valley; Tory “Cory” Means, 40, of Spring Valley; Larnell “Flea” Fortere, 34, of Valley Cottage; and Kim Vasquez, 45, of New York, New York, have all been indicted, arrested, and arraigned on charges of criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree and criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree.
Stewart, Beauvais, Barthole, Means, Fortere, and Vasquez were arraigned before the Honorable Kevin F. Russo. Jones and Diaz were arraigned before the Honorable Djinsad Desir.
“This investigation shows the continuing commitment of our Task Force in protecting our community,” said Walsh. “The success of these eight arrests is a testament to their hard work.”
The Drug Task Force includes investigators from the District Attorney’s Office and officers from the Clarkstown, Orangetown, Stony Point, Village of Spring Valley, and Town of Haverstraw Police Departments. The team works in partnership with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to combat drug distribution and related violence throughout Rockland County.
The case is being prosecuted by Senior Assistant District Attorney John Longo and Assistant District Attorney Eleanor Reilly.