ROME — A joint law enforcement operation in the City of Rome has taken a significant quantity of drugs and a loaded handgun off the streets.
On Aug. 6, the New York State Police Troop D Violent Gang and Narcotics Enforcement Team, with assistance from the Special Investigations Unit, Counter Terrorism Intelligence Unit, Canine Unit, uniformed members, the Rome Police Department, and the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office, executed search warrants at a residence on 313 ½ W. Embargo Street and a business on 602 Calvert Street.
The searches resulted in the seizure of more than four ounces of cocaine, over one-half ounce of crack cocaine, a loaded Walther PK380 handgun, more than $2,000 in cash, and various drug packaging materials and scales.
Iabriel T. Sumter, 41, of Rome, was arrested and charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance 2nd degree (4 ounces or more) – Class A-II felony and criminal possession of a weapon 2nd degree – Class C felony.
Sumter was transported to the Oneida County Jail pending centralized arraignment.
This case was jointly investigated by the New York State Police and the Rome Police Department.
