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DA: East Harlem Drug Gang Bragged About Crimes On Social Media

The alleged gang members charged with allegedly selling crack cocaine and marijuana in “Sour Power” candy wrappers were caught after bragging about their activities on social media sites.

2013/03/16

Prosecutors: Men Sold Drugs In ‘Sour Power’ Candy Wrappers In East Harlem

The defendants allegedly packaged and sold crack cocaine and marijuana in candy wrappers called “Sour Power” near East 118th Street and Lexington Avenue, officials said.

2013/03/15

Ex-Yankees Prospect Brien Taylor Sentenced In Crack Cocaine Distribution Case

Taylor has been sentenced to 38 months in prison after pleading guilty in August to distributing crack cocaine.

2012/11/07

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Dozens Charged In East New York Drug Trafficking Ring

There have been more than a dozen shootings in past year and a half at the Cypress Hills Houses, including two murders.

2012/08/14

19 Indicted As Cocaine Ring Busted In East Harlem

Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. said an open air drug market has been effectively closed down.

2012/08/02

Queens DA: 46 Charged In Undercover Drug Bust; 2 Allegedly Operated From Daycare

Hector Rodriguez and Donnell Burnhill are accused of selling undercover officers marijuana, crack cocaine and Ecstasy pills from Burke-Arthur Day Care Center.

2011/10/21

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NYC Robbery Suspect Stable After Being Shot In Leg By Cop

Police said a witness told them he was approached by a man who appeared to have a gun on a Brooklyn street. When officers located the suspect, Andrew Raphael, they told him to stop.

2011/06/01