The scent of stale beer and desperation hangs thick in East Harlem, a familiar perfume to anyone who’s walked its streets looking for trouble. And trouble, it seems, is exactly what Richard Farquharson left behind. For three years, from 2022 to 2025, this man allegedly flooded the neighborhood with poison, a steady drip of controlled substances that fueled the fires of addiction and violence. Now, he’s vanished, a ghost in the concrete canyons, and the FBI is offering a substantial reward for information leading to his capture. They’re not just looking for a dealer; they’re looking for a man considered armed and dangerous.
Farquharson isn’t a whisper in the shadows, not exactly. He’s a solid presence, reportedly standing six feet tall and carrying a hefty 250 pounds. Witnesses describe a man with dark brown eyes and black hair, a face that likely blended into the crowds but left a mark on those he did business with. The feds say he didn’t just deal; he carried a firearm while doing it, escalating every transaction into a potential bloodbath. Aiding and abetting, they call it. We call it a recipe for disaster. The warrant went out December 12th, 2025, but so far, he’s slipped through the net, leaving investigators with nothing but the lingering echoes of his operation.
This isn’t a case of a small-time hustler caught in a sting. The charges—conspiracy to distribute, firearm violations—suggest a network, a coordinated effort to profit from misery. The question isn’t *if* he had help, but *who* is still shielding him? East Harlem doesn’t forget, and it doesn’t forgive. Those who enabled him, those who looked the other way, will eventually feel the heat. But right now, the focus is on bringing Farquharson to justice, before he can inflict any more damage.
The FBI isn’t releasing details about his origins, only that he was born October 28, 1990, and his nationality remains unknown. This isn’t a man who’s been living off the grid his whole life; he operated openly, brazenly, for years. That suggests a degree of confidence, or perhaps, protection. The streets are talking, but they’re also tight-lipped. Fear, and the promise of retribution, can silence even the most vocal informant.
If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Richard Farquharson, no matter how small, contact the FBI immediately. Don’t wait for someone else to step forward. A substantial reward is being offered for information leading directly to his arrest. The streets need cleaning, and this man is a stain that won’t wash away on its own. Call the FBI. Now.
🔠Key Facts
| Full Name | Richard Farquharson |
| Charges | Conspiracy to Distribute Controlled Substances; Using and Carrying a Firearm During and in Relation to, or Possessing a Firearm in Furtherance of, a Drug Trafficking Crime, and Aiding and Abetting |
| Aliases | None known |
| Date of Birth | October 28, 1990 |
| Race / Sex | black / Male |
| Nationality | Unknown |
| Height | 5’11” |
| Weight | 250 lbs |
| Eyes / Hair | brown / black |
| Scars & Marks | None reported |
| Location | New York |
📋 Source: FBI Most Wanted — Richard Farquharson
If you have information about this fugitive, contact your local FBI field office or submit a tip at tips.fbi.gov.
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