The Second Squad reports on an arrest for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance at 7:00pm on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, in Syosset.
According to Detectives, the Nassau County Police conducted an investigation that resulted in the arrest of defendant Juan Carlos Cruz, 50, of 105 E 198th Street 3C, Bronx. The defendant was found to be operating a 2003 Honda sedan with an expired Pennsylvania registration traveling westbound in the vicinity of 567 Jericho Turnpike in Syosset and approximately three kilos of what is believed to be Fentanyl was recovered from scene.
Defendant Juan Carlos Cruz is charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Sell 1st Degree and VTL violation Unregistered Motor Vehicle. He will be arraigned on Thursday, April 13, 2023, in First District Court 99 Main Street Hempstead.