Hempstead Man accused of fentanyl distribution, dog fights and arms charges

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Mineola, NY -A Hempstead man has been accused of drug trafficking, possession of weapons and charges of fighting animals after the authorities seized pills with fentanyl, a loaded gun and seven dogs allegedly used for dog fights, announced the Nassau County prosecutors.

Kevin Brown, 39, was prosecuted on March 12 before Judge Caryn Fink in an accusation of 34 positions that includes charges of criminal possession and sale of controlled substances, criminal possession of a weapon, conspiracy and multiple counts of serious crimes related to the fight against animals. Prosecutors claim that Brown was in possession of more than 1,000 pills with fentanyl, an illegal firearm and a team of dog fights when the police executed a search warrant in their residence in December 2024.

The authorities began investigating Brown after an overdose incident in their Hempstead residence in September 2024. After months of surveillance, police officers and drug control (DEA) from the Nassau County obtained a raid order and raided the property, recovering 1,053 pills, of which 771 gave positive for Fentanyl. The researchers also found a 9 mm Smith & Wesson loaded gun with an additional magazine, as well as other narcotics, including ketamine and hydrocodone.

Together with drugs and weapons, the authorities discovered seven Pit Bulls kept in unhealthy and confined conditions, many tied with heavy chains and showing scars consisting of the dog fight. Some of the dogs had fresh wounds, and others exhibited signs of having been raised to fight. The researchers also found a spring post, a modified running tape and another paraphernalia commonly used in dog fight operations. According to these conditions, a second order was obtained to confiscate dogs and related equipment.

The Nassau County District Prosecutor, Anne T. Donnelly, denounced the alleged crimes, emphasizing the mortal consequences of fentanyl distribution and cruelty of the dog fight. “Selling dangerous drugs is often associated with the cruelty of the dog fight, and this defendant allegedly owned and sold pills that contain enough fentanyl to kill more than 65,000 people while they also live, raised and trains seven Pit Bulls to fight,” Donnyly said. “Both crimes show a shameless contempt for life and neither will be tolerated in Nassau County.”

Brown declared himself innocent, and the bond was established at $ 100,000 in cash, a $ 200,000 bonus or a partially safe bonus of $ 500,000. The court also prohibited him from possessing or controlling any animal while the case is pending. If he is convicted, he faces up to 15 years in prison.

The investigation was carried out by the Nassau County Police Department and the Nassau County Society for the prevention of cruelty towards animals (NCSPCA). The authorities continue to investigate the case while prosecutors seek to hold Brown for the alleged crimes.