Brentwood Man Accused of Leading Drug Distribution Network; Nine Ounces of Cocaine, Cash, and Firearms Seized; Four Charged

BRENTWOOD, NY – On Thursday, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that Jose Morales, 44, of Brentwood, and three co-defendants – Erin Easop, 41, of Coram; Victoria Koehler, 55, undomiciled; and Russell Kiesche, 48, of Bohemia – have been indicted on multiple charges related to an alleged cocaine distribution enterprise operating throughout Suffolk County.

Thanks to our law enforcement partners, a dangerous criminal enterprise was identified, and more than nine ounces of cocaine, cash, and multiple firearms were seized from inside the alleged ringleader’s home,” said District Attorney Tierney. “Today’s indictments send a clear message that cocaine traffickers will be caught and prosecuted when they peddle these poisons in Suffolk County.”

According to investigators, between November 2024 and October 2025, Morales allegedly directed a large-scale cocaine trafficking network, employing Easop, Koehler, and Kiesche as “runners” who handled pickups, deliveries, and street-level sales on his behalf.

Prosecutors say Morales supplied his co-defendants with a shared cellphone used exclusively for coordinating cocaine sales. Customers allegedly called the number to reach whichever runner was carrying the phone at that time and arranged to meet for drug transactions. Morales allegedly set pricing and personally handled bulk cocaine sales.

On 11 separate occasions, the group reportedly sold cocaine to an undercover Suffolk County Police Officer. During one of those controlled buys, Morales allegedly sold more than two ounces of cocaine in exchange for cash, and on two other occasions sold over half an ounce to the undercover officer.

Search Warrant and Seizures

On October 10, 2025, Suffolk County Police executed a court-authorized search warrant at Morales’ Brentwood residence. Detectives allegedly recovered:

• Over nine ounces of cocaine
• Psilocybin mushrooms
• Amphetamine pills
• Two firearms: a loaded Smith & Wesson 9mm semiautomatic pistol with a high-capacity magazine and an Amadeo Rossi .38 Special revolver
• More than $34,000 in cash
• Scales, baggies, and a money counter believed to be used for drug distribution

Indictment and Arraignments

The defendants were charged in a 35-count indictment filed in Suffolk County Court.

Jose Morales, 44, of Brentwood

Arraigned October 29, 2025, before Supreme Court Justice John B. Collins on the following charges:

• Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree (Class A Felony)
• Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree (Class A Felony)
• Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree (Class C Violent Felony)
• Multiple Counts of Criminal Sale and Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Second and Third Degrees (Class A & B Felonies)
• Two Counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree (Class A Misdemeanors)
• Two Counts of Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia in the Second Degree (Class A Misdemeanors)

Justice Collins ordered Morales held on $300,000 cash, $600,000 bond, or $3 million partially secured bond. He faces up to 24 years in prison if convicted on the top count.

Erin Easop, 41, of Coram

Arraigned November 6, 2025, before Judge James A. McDonaugh and charged with:

• Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Second Degree (Class A Felony)
• Multiple Counts of Criminal Sale and Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree (Class B Felonies)

Easop was placed on supervised release and faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted.

Victoria Koehler, 55, undomiciled

Arraigned November 12, 2025, before Justice Collins and charged with:

• Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree (Class B Felony)
• Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree (Class B Felony)

Koehler was released on her own recognizance and faces up to nine years in prison if convicted.

Russell Kiesche, 48, of Bohemia

Arraigned November 6, 2025, before Judge McDonaugh and charged with:

• Two Counts of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree (Class B Felonies)
• Two Counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree (Class B Felonies)

Kiesche was also released on his own recognizance and faces up to nine years in prison if convicted.

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