Three charged after drug raid in Pike County

MATAMORAS, PIKE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — After a months-long investigation into alleged drug trafficking at a home in Pike County, police say they have arrested three people.

According to the Pike County District Attorney’s Office, on October 16, the following three people were arrested after a search warrant was served at a home on Tenth Street in Matamoras;

• John Cavalone, 39, of Matamoras
• Luke Cavalone, 42, of Matamoras,
• Tammy Holmes, 49, of Matamoras

According to court records, inside the house, investigators found cocaine, a scale, baggies, pills, and $1,865.00 in cash.

Police said they discovered two children lived in the home and they were taken to Pike County Children and Youth Services.

John Cavalone was charged with possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance and other related offenses. While Luke Cavalone faces several drug charges and endangering the welfare of children.

Holmes is charged with possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance.

The Pike County District Attorney’s Office worked in conjunction with the Orange County District Attorney’s Office in New York state in this investigation.

“As our partnership with the Orange County District Attorney’s Office and Port Jervis Police Department grows stronger in the fight against drug traffickers in the Tri-State Area, it means bad news and prison time for the traffickers and good news for the community that the traffickers are off the street are not peddling their poison and ruining the neighborhoods of our community,” Pike County District Attorney Ray Tonkin said.

Detectives urge anyone with information on drug dealing in Pike County should call 570-296-3482.

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