OSSINING — A months-long investigation led by the Village of Ossining Police Department, in collaboration with New York State Police Troop K and Troop F Violent Gang and Narcotics Enforcement Teams, has resulted in the arrest of Djion Bentley, 29, of Ossining.
On May 22, officers executed a search warrant at 24 James Street in the Village of Ossining.
During the operation, authorities recovered a Jennings Firearms 9mm pistol and a quantity of suspected crack cocaine from the residence.
Bentley was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree with intent to sell, a Class B felony.
He was also charged with criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree, a Class D felony, and criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree, a Class C felony.
Following his arraignment in Village of Ossining Court, Bentley was remanded to Westchester County Jail in lieu of $15,000 cash bail or $75,000 bond.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Assistance in the operation was provided by the Peekskill Police Department and the FBI Westchester County Safe Streets Task Force.
