Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney has announced the indictment of four individuals in connection with a narcotics distribution network involving carfentanil, fentanyl, and cocaine. The suspects, identified as John Sims, Tyeisha Kisswani, Robert Day, and Adrian Spooner, face charges including the criminal sale of controlled substances following a long-term investigation by the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office Gang Task Force.
District Attorney Tierney highlighted the danger posed by carfentanil: "As hard as it is to believe – Carfentanil is even more potent and more lethal than fentanyl. The influx of this drug in Suffolk County is alarming and poses a clear and present danger to the public," he stated. He further emphasized the commitment to prosecuting those responsible for distributing these drugs.
The investigation spanned from January 2024 to July 2024 and employed various techniques such as undercover operations, surveillance, and search warrants. It revealed that Sims, Kisswani, and Day were allegedly involved in selling significant amounts of carfentanil, fentanyl, and cocaine. Notably, on July 23rd, Sims allegedly sold over half an ounce of carfentanil to an undercover officer.
Additionally, Spooner was accused of selling quantities of cocaine on multiple occasions between January 2024 and July 2024.
Carfentanil is known for its potency as a synthetic opioid used primarily for tranquilizing large animals like elephants. Its strength surpasses that of morphine by 10,000 times and fentanyl by 100 times. This makes both carfentanil and fentanyl particularly hazardous for first responders who might come into contact with them.
On August 28th, law enforcement executed several search warrants at targeted locations. At one location shared by Sims and Kisswani in Freeport, authorities found a loaded .357 revolver along with other items related to drug distribution.
John Sims faces numerous charges including conspiracy in the second degree among others; he was remanded during his arraignment on September 30th with potential sentencing ranging from 12½ to 25 years if convicted on top counts. He will return to court on November 14th.
Adrian Spooner was charged similarly but released after posting bail; his next court date is set for November 6th where he could face up to 14 years imprisonment if convicted on top counts.
Tyeisha Kisswani's charges led her release without bail due under current New York State laws classifying them as non-bail eligible offenses; she returns before court November13th facing possible sentences between eight-and-a-third up-to twenty-five years upon conviction atop charges
Robert Day remains at large according information available October third anyone possessing knowledge whereabouts urged contact either Suffolk County Police Department Crime Stoppers via hotline number provided