BINGHAMTON — A Rochester man is facing multiple felony drug charges following a traffic stop performed by members of the Broome County Sheriff’s Strategic Response Group (SRG) in the City of Binghamton.
Shortly after midnight on Saturday, May 3, members of the SRG performed a routine traffic stop near the intersection of Clinton Street and Holland Street.
During the traffic stop, the SRG deputy observed a large plastic bag containing a white substance hanging from the pocket of the driver, Dana S. Baker, 58, of Rochester.
As the investigation continued, Baker became non-compliant and ignored verbal commands from deputies before becoming physically resistive and attempting to flee.
After a brief struggle, Baker was successfully taken into custody.
During the investigation, multiple plastic bags were found on Baker’s person containing a total of over 23 grams of white substances, which later tested positive for cocaine with an estimated street value over $1,000, along with $366 in cash.
Baker was arrested and charged with two counts of criminal possession of narcotics with intent to sell in the 3rd degree, class B felonies; two counts of criminal possession of narcotics in the 4th degree, class C felonies; criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 7th degree, a class A misdemeanor; criminal use of drug paraphernalia in the 2nd degree, a class A misdemeanor; obstruction of governmental administration in the 2nd degree, a class A misdemeanor; and resisting arrest, a class A misdemeanor.
Baker was arraigned at Central Arraignment Part and remains in custody at the Broome County Correctional Facility.
