Yorktown Man Faces Federal Drug Charge Related to the Death of a White Plains Man

WHITE PLAINS, NY — A 20-year-old man has been indicted for selling heroin that caused a White Plains man’s death.

Preet Bharara, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced Wednesday the arrest of Anthony Delosangeles, formerly of Yorktown.

Delosangeles, also known as “Taco,” was charged with conspiracy to distribute heroin.

According to the Bharara, the indictment alleges that Delosangeles distributed heroin that resulted in the death of Thomas Cippollaro, 25, on November 9, 2015.

Delosangeles is currently serving a prison sentence on related state narcotics charges.

He appeared in federal court in White Plains Tuesday and was detained without bail.

Delosangeles faces a mandatory minimum term of 20 years in prison.

Bharara thanked the FBI and local law enforcement, including the Yorktown Police Department, for their efforts leading to the arrest.

“The epidemic of opioid abuse is devastating our communities,” he said. “Charges like those announced today strike at the heart of the problem—dealers who fuel the cycle of addiction and overdose.”

Yorktown Police Chief Robert M. Noble said he was proud of the role his department played in the arrest of Delosangeles.

“The residents of Yorktown and Westchester County are all a bit safer today, as an alleged heroin dealer is behind bars,” he said. “We hope that this arrest will bring a small bit of solace to the family of Thomas Cipollaro.”

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