A multi-agency law enforcement action closed the doors on a massive, family-run drug ring.
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney, together with local, state, and federal law enforcement partners, announced the indictment of 10 individuals for allegedly operating an extensive cocaine trafficking network in Suffolk County.
The indictment came out of a joint investigation conducted by the Suffolk County District Attorney’s East End Drug Task Force along with members of the Suffolk County Police Department, the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office, the New York State Police, the Southampton Town Police Department, the Riverhead Town Police Department, the Southampton Village Police Department, the East Hampton Town Police Department, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Gang Violence Task Force, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Fentanyl Task Force, the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and the Freeport Police Department.
“This investigation demonstrates our unwavering commitment to dismantling drug trafficking operations that spew poison into our communities. The defendants in this case allegedly turned a residential neighborhood into an open-air drug market, bringing violence and addiction to the doorsteps of Suffolk County families,” said District Attorney Tierney. “I thank our dedicated law enforcement partners who worked tirelessly on this complex investigation, the success of which underscores the critical importance of collaboration between local, state, and federal agencies to combat the organized sale of illicit drugs.”
Chief James Kiernan of the Southampton Town Police Department, “Under the strong leadership of District Attorney Tierney, East End law enforcement has been working collaboratively to make cases like this possible. The resources required to build and prosecute these cases are enormous – far beyond the reach of any single agency working alone.”
Chief Ed Frost of the Riverhead Town Police Department. “Together, we remain committed to our shared goal of holding accountable those who peddle poison in our community and threaten the safety and well-being of our residents.”
New York Special Agent in Charge Frank Tarentino of the DEA, “This investigation, which resulted in the seizure of cocaine, illegal firearms, as well as other illicit narcotics, has significantly disrupted a source of violence and harm posed to Long Island’s East End. The DEA remains committed to making sure our communities are safe.”
Deputy Chief Donnie Ethier of the Freeport Police Department. “This successful multi-jurisdiction collaboration is one of the tools used to accomplish our crime reduction mission in the Village of Freeport.”
According to the investigation, beginning in July 2024, law enforcement launched an investigation into Timothy Mckay, Sr., and his residence located at 20 Brown Street in Riverside, which was allegedly operating a drug market where several defendants openly sold quantities of crack cocaine to customers who frequented the location throughout the day, seven days per week.
An undercover member of the Fentanyl Task Force purchased cocaine at this location on 26 separate occasions. The investigation revealed that Robert Love allegedly acted as the “head” of the operation, which employed several of his brothers.
Eighteen search warrants were executed across Suffolk County, Nassau County, and Queens County. Over 14 ounces of cocaine, over 100 pounds of illegal cannabis, eight operable firearms, ammunition, over $170,000 in cash was recovered.
The following defendants were arraigned on the indictment:
Robert E. “Boy” Love, 71, Of Riverhead
Timothy Mckay Jr., 36, Of Riverside
Joe Mckay, 52, Of Riverside
Prince Yellordy, 48 Of Freeport
Timothy “Booty” Mckay Sr., 56, Of Riverside
Ronald “Boo” Love, 59, Of Riverside
Aleatra Eleazer, 37, Of Northampton
Hallock “Hal” Luce V, 40, Of Riverhead