The Narcotics Vice Squad reports the arrest of a Roosevelt man for Criminal Possession of a Substance that occurred on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 8:50 p.m. in Roosevelt.
According to Detectives, a 2019 White Honda Pilot was observed failing to use a turn signal near the intersection of Underhill Avenue and Stevens Street. Detectives activated their emergency lights and attempted to initiate a Vehicle and Traffic Law stop. The vehicle continued driving and Detectives observed the passenger throw a dark item from the vehicle on Saint Francis Street, in the vicinity of Monroe Avenue.
The vehicle stopped on Monroe Avenue and after an investigation, the defendant Hugo Leon, 48, of 54 Carroll Street was taken into custody without further incident. Detectives recovered a white powdery substance believed to be Cocaine in a black Ziplock bag. Further investigation revealed that the defendant had an outstanding Warrant of Removal pending with US Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Defendant Hugo Leon is charged with Criminal Possession of a Substance 7th Degree. He was issued an Appearance Ticket and was taken into custody by Immigration Customs Enforcement Agents (ICE).