Police: 4 arrested in Central Islip, Bay Shore narcotics investigation

Large amounts of heroin, cocaine and marijuana, plus cash and firearms, were seized in Bay Shore and Central Islip from four people who were arrested Thursday after a lengthy investigation, officials said.

The defendants face a range of charges for the drug offenses, from felonies to criminal marijuana possession, State Police said in a news release. Officials said they expect more arrests in the ongoing investigation.

In addition to the drugs, two handguns — one evidently stolen from North Carolina — a shotgun with a pistol grip, and about $33,000 in cash were seized, State Police said.

“This investigation is another example of a successful, collaborated effort with our partner agencies that led to the removal of dangerous narcotics and firearms from our communities," Maj. David Candelaria, State Police Troop L Commander, said in a statement with Nassau County prosecutors and police.

Daniel Williamson, 33, of Bay Shore, was charged with felony criminal sale of a controlled substance and criminal possession of a weapon. Tristan Mitchell, 28, of Central Islip, was charged with unlawful possession of marijuana and felony and misdemeanor criminal possession of a controlled substance. Both also were charged with violating probation.

Stefan Mitchell, 32, of Central Islip, was charged with felony criminal possession of marijuana.

Christina Ali, 37, of Bay Shore, was charged with a misdemeanor, criminal possession of marijuana. She was released on an appearance ticket and is scheduled to be back in court on Jan. 2. It was not clear if she had retained legal counsel.

Tristan Mitchell was arraigned Friday. His bail was set at $250,000 bond or $100,000 cash, according to online court records. His attorney could not be reached for comment.

Stefan Mitchell also appeared in court Friday. His bail was set at $50,000 bond or $25,000 cash, according to online court records. His attorney could not be reached for comment.

Information about Williamson's arraignment was not available. It was not clear if he had retained legal counsel.

In a statement, Nassau District Attorney Madeline Singas said: “This joint investigation, with our partners in the New York State Police, is ongoing and we anticipate more arrests."

Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder hailed the confiscation of a "large amount of illegal and dangerous drugs."

"The combined interagency cooperation during this drug and weapons investigation is consistent with how law enforcement professionals continue to work cohesively to effect arrests of drug dealers which translates into making safer communities for our residents," Ryder said.