Ulster County Sheriff’s office announced the results of another sweep in Ellenville by the Ulster Regional Gang Enforcement Narcotics Team (U.R.G.E.N.T.), producing a slew of arrests and the capture of 80 grams of crack cocaine, about 42 grams of powder cocaine, weapons and other pharmaceutical controlled substances.

Assisting in the action were New York State Police Special Investigations Unit, and the United States Department of Homeland Security Investigations. Also involved was the Ulster Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division.

The operation was named “Operation Wrecking Ball” and worked through July and August this past summer, following complaints about an increase in drug sales in the village.

The following defendants were arrested and charged with the offenses listed below, and were subsequently released on an appearance ticket returnable to the Town of Wawarsing Justice Court on a future date and time:

Joseph F. Russell, 50, of Ellenville for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree.

Danielle Huffman, 43, of Ellenville for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree.

Chrystal K. Spencer, 50, of Ellenville for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree.

Michael J. Ortiz, 41, of Ellenville for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree.

Darryl McFarlan, 48, of Ellenville for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree.

Katrine H. Schwab, 40, of Ellenville for Criminal Nuisance in the First Degree.

Kelly Kiernan, 42, of Ellenville for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree.

Todd C. Bowen, 25, of Red Hook for Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree (2 counts).

Garrett R. Goodnough, 45, of Napanoch Driving While Intoxicated, Driving While Intoxicated with a Blood Alcohol Content above .08%, and Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated with a Blood Alcohol Content above .18%.

Denzel Jackson, 29, of Ellenville for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation in the First Degree.

Jonathan Guerrero, 40, of Ellenville, for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree and Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia in the Second Degree.

The following defendants were arrested and charged with the offenses listed below, and were subsequently arraigned at Centralized Arraignment Part Court and released on their own recognizance.

Shayla M. Mandiville, 37, of Kingston for Criminal Impersonation in the Second Degree, Resisting Arrest, and Obstructing Governmental Administration.

Michael B. Coddington, 45, of Ellenville for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree and Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree.

Michael J. McGriff, 33, of Ellenville for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree (3 counts) and Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree (3 counts).

Victor I. Pacheco, 45, of Ellenville for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree.

Shane Kenyon, 36 of Boiceville for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree.

Jonathan Guerrero, 40, of Ellenville for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree (2 counts), Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree (2 counts), Obstructing Governmental Administration in the Second Degree, and Harassment in the Second Degree.

Nicole Gangale, 41, of Ellenville for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree (4 counts) and Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree (4 counts).

Jonathan Guerrero, 40, of Ellenville for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree and Introducing Prison Contraband in the First Degree.

Angel Torres, 42, of Ellenville for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree (2 counts), Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree (2 counts), Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree, and Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree.

Joanna Richter, 51, of Ellenville for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree, Criminal Nuisance in the First Degree, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree, and Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia in the Second Degree.

The following defendants were arrested and charged with the offenses listed below, and were subsequently arraigned at Centralized Arraignment Part Court and remanded to the Ulster County Jail.

Quincy A. Mosby, 23, of Ulster for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree (2 counts).

Stephen W. Drake, 36, of Ellenville for Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree.

Christopher J. Defabry, 41, of Napanoch for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree.

Alexander Quick, 27, of Kerhonkson, was arrested and extradited to Essex County, pursuant to an arrest warrant for Menacing in the Third Degree, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, and Environmental Conservation Firearm Violations.

The Ulster County Sheriff’s Office and U.R.G.E.N.T. partners remain committed to addressing illegal drug activity and violent crime throughout Ulster County. Multi-agency operations such as Operation Wrecking Ball allow law enforcement agencies to combine resources, intelligence, and investigative expertise to identify and hold accountable individuals involved in criminal activity.

Members of the public are encouraged to report information regarding suspected drug activity, violent crime, or other criminal activity by contacting anonymous Crime Tip Line at 845-340-3599.

For individuals or families affected by substance use disorder, help is available. If you or someone you know is struggling with substance use and is ready to take the first step toward recovery, please call our ORACLE hotline at 888-996-0940.