Seven arrested on narcotics charges after Task Force raid

Seven individuals are arrested on drug charges in the Amsterdam area after a six month investiagtion by police.

Tuesday morning, 50 members of the Montgomery County Task Force arrested the individuals in an attempt to curb what Det. Lt. Tom DiMezza calls an ongoing drug problem.

DiMezza says, "By taking these individuals off the street you cut off the supply to the buyer and also stop(ping) these individuals... It is not something we ever foresee stopping but we have to have continued pressure to remain on top of these criminals and keep our city safe." 

The following individuals were arrested and will be arraigned in Amsterdam City Court:

Joseph DePalma, age  48

         8 Hibbard Street, upstairs, Amsterdam, NY, 12010

 Charged with Criminal Sale of a controlled substance, 3^rd Degree, a "B" Felony.

Marie McNeil,  age  47

          8 Hibbard Street, upstairs, Amsterdam, NY 12010

 Charged with Criminal Sale of a controlled substance, 3^rd Degree, a "B" Felony.

Pedro Cruz, age  32

          8 McElwain Ave., Amsterdam, NY  12010

Charged with Criminal Sale of a controlled substance, 3^rd Degree, a "B" Felony.

Luis Barrera, age  28

           60 Division Street, R-1,  Amsterdam, NY  12010

Charged with Criminal Sale of a controlled substance, 3^rd Degree, a "B" Felony.

Jason Carmona, age  28

            28 Kline Street, Amsterdam, NY

 Charged with Criminal Sale of Marijuana,  4^th,  a class "A" misdemeanor.

Lisandro Garcia,  age  26

            37 Slater Street, Amsterdam, NY

Charged with Criminal Sale of a controlled substance, 3^rd Degree, a "B" Felony.

Angelo Dalmau,  age 38

            288 Florida Avenue, Amsterdam, NY  12010

Charged with Criminal Sale of Marijuana,  3^rd ,  a class "E" Felony.