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Southern State Stop In Nassau Leads To Drug-Related Charges For 4 Men, 1 Woman From Long Island

Five people are facing drug charges in an investigation that stemmed from a traffic stop on the Southern State Parkway.

Southern State Parkway in Hempstead

Southern State Parkway in Hempstead

Photo Credit: Google Maps street view

Troopers pulled over a 2004 Volkswagen Jetta for speeding on the eastbound parkway in Hempstead near Exit 25 on Tuesday, Dec. 13, New York State Police reported.

The driver, identified as 48-year-old Damon Marinacci, of Syosset, was found to be driving with a suspended license and was in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia, authorities said. 

State Police said Marinacci was arrested and charged with:

  • Second-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance 
  • Seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance  
  • Second-degree criminal use of drug paraphernalia 
  • Second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation

Marinacci was arraigned and released on pre-sentencing supervision.

Following his release, police learned that Marinacci was in possession of narcotics in a Hauppauge hotel room, police reported. 

On Tuesday, Dec. 20, Marinacci was arrested again for possession of methamphetamine, along with Gamma-Butyrolactone (GBL), which is a precursor to Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate (GHB), authorities said. 

He was charged with additional drug possession offenses, police said.

The following individuals were also arrested in connection to the investigation:

  • Joshua Boston, age 23, of Shirley, was charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance
  • Daniel Davis, age 39, of Center Moriches, was charged with third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell
  • Nicole Kamer age 29, of Center Moriches, was charged with third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell
  • William Hurley, age 36, of Massapequa, was charged with third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell

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