Seven Arrested in “Operation Clean Streets” Drug Bust

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Rockland County, NY – In a coordinated effort, the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force, following months of investigation into narcotics sales in several locations, announced the arrest of seven individuals. The operation, aptly named “Operation Clean Streets,” targeted alleged drug dealers in the Village of Spring Valley, Town of Clarkstown, and the Town and Village of Haverstraw. District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II released details of the arrests, which involve charges of selling cocaine, fentanyl, and prescription pills.

Those arrested in “Operation Clean Streets” include:

  1. Edwin Salazar Ramirez, 23, of Spring Valley, NY, facing multiple counts of Criminal Possession and Sale of a Controlled Substance.
  2. Oscar Palencia Lopez, 19, of Spring Valley, NY, charged with multiple counts of Criminal Possession and Sale of a Controlled Substance.
  3. Carlos Valle Cazares, 37, of Nanuet, NY, accused of multiple counts of Criminal Possession and Sale of a Controlled Substance.
  4. Refar Maisonneuve, 37, of Nanuet, NY, charged with multiple counts of Criminal Possession and Sale of a Controlled Substance.
  5. Rafael Olivo, 59, of Stony Point, NY, facing charges related to Criminal Possession and Sale of a Controlled Substance.
  6. Danielle Logan, 38, of Congers, NY, charged with Criminal Possession and Sale of a Controlled Substance.
  7. James Valle, 26, of Nyack, NY, accused of multiple counts of Criminal Possession and Sale of a Controlled Substance.

These arrests mark the latest action in the Rockland County District Attorney’s ongoing drug enforcement efforts. Recently, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced the recovery of over 100 pounds of narcotics, including cocaine, crack cocaine, fentanyl, heroin, and oxycodone, with an estimated street value of $4 million, from a Bronx pizzeria. In February, the District Attorney’s Office announced the arrest of a Congers resident and the seizure of five kilos of cocaine in a joint operation with the DEA.

Rockland County District Attorney Walsh expressed his commitment to battling the spread of narcotics and his dedication to collaboration with state and federal partners to pursue and prosecute those involved in drug trafficking.

It’s important to note that a criminal complaint is an accusation, and the defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.