Jason Michael Krasley, 47, was originally charged in January with theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property, and tampering with physical evidence. Prosecutors said he pocketed $5,500 from a stash of $16,000 seized during a cocaine trafficking bust at the Washington Barbershop on Hamilton Street.
As previously reported by Daily Voice, officers found the money hidden in a ceiling at the shop, which investigators said was being used as a front for drug dealing. A photograph of the original inventory form showed $16,000 was collected, but a second receipt later submitted by Krasley listed only $10,500. Prosecutors alleged he took the difference.
Krasley surrendered in November 2024 and was released on $100,000 unsecured bail. On Friday, the DA’s office confirmed all charges were withdrawn during a hearing before Judge Thomas M. Caffrey. The decision was made at the discretion of prosecutors. No further comment was provided…