On July 27, 2026, the New York State Police Special Investigations Unit, assisted by the Troop F Community Stabilization Unit, Homeland Security Investigations and the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, executed a search warrant at the BT/GT Family Halal Market, located at 201 South Street in the city of Newburgh.
The search warrant was part of an organized retail crime investigation into the alleged possession and sale of counterfeit consumer merchandise.
During the execution of the search warrant, investigators took Bobby R. Tillery, age 65, into custody and seized approximately 480 suspected counterfeit items, including:
- 205 pairs of Nike footwear and 127 Nike clothing items
- Apple AirPods, headphones, battery packs, Apple TV devices and keyboards
- Handbags, wallets, clothing, belts and accessories bearing the trademarks of Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Chanel and Christian Dior
- Clothing and outerwear bearing the trademarks of Burberry, Versace, Lacoste, ALO, Dolce & Gabbana, Moncler and The North Face
An investigator from IP House, a company that assists with the authentication of suspected counterfeit merchandise, was present during the search. The estimated total value of the seized goods is approximately $119,000.
Tillery was transported to State Police Newburgh, where he was processed and charged with Trademark Counterfeiting in the second degree, a class E felony.
He was released on an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear in the City of Newburgh Court on August 27, 2026.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Contact Sergeant Jack L. Keller
Contact us by phone:
PIO Office – Albany Headquarters 518-457-2180