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Police: Fire reveals secret drug lab in New Rochelle; Queens man arrested

Pedro Marte, 47, was found at a hospital in Queens being treated for burns. Police say his activities within the hotel room likely sparked the fire.

News 12 Staff

Apr 7, 2025, 4:26 PM

Updated 7 hr ago

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A fire at a New Rochelle hotel Sunday night revealed a secret drug lab inside the Marriott Residence Inn, police say.
Responders found materials used to make crack cocaine.
Pedro Marte, 47, was found at a hospital in Queens being treated for burns. Police say his activities within the hotel room likely sparked the fire.
Marte faces criminal possession of a controlled substance and arson charges.


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