Alleged Queens Drug Dealer Arrested in Connection with Fatal Overdose of Nassau County Resident
The Major Case Bureau reports the arrest of a Queens man at 5:40pm on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 in Valley Stream.
According to Narcotics/Vice Squad Detectives, an investigation into a fatal overdose of a Nassau County resident, led to the arrest of Defendant Derrick Perry, 48, of 112-04 167th Street, Jamaica.
Detectives placed the defendant under arrest without incident.
Subsequent to the investigation, the following illegal drugs were recovered with the defendant: four pills believed to be Acetaminophen and Oxycodone Hydrochloride and eight pills believed to be Alprazolam.
Defendant Derrick Perry is charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd Degree, Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance 3rd Degree, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 5th Degree and Tampering with Physical Evidence.
He was arraigned on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at First District Court 99 Main Street Hempstead.