SANGERFIELD, NY — A traffic stop on Craigfoot Road led to the arrest of a man wanted on a felony warrant, according to Oneida County Sheriff Robert Maciol.
A patrol deputy assigned to the Waterville Field Office conducted the traffic stop around 4:41 p.m. March 14, 2026.
The operator of the vehicle was identified as Joshua Buss, 43, of Leonardsville.
Buss was wanted by the Utica Police Department on a felony charge from 2024.
During the investigation, the deputy determined Buss’ driver’s license had five different suspensions imposed on five different dates.
A quantity of methamphetamine was also discovered in Buss’ possession.
Buss was arrested and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation in the first degree, a felony under Angelica’s Law, and criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree, a misdemeanor.
Buss was transported to the Kurt B. Wyman Law Enforcement Building where he was processed on the charges.
He was also issued multiple uniform traffic tickets related to the stop.
Buss was transported to Oneida County Central Arraignment Part for arraignment and was held on bail in the Oneida County Correctional Facility.
He is due in Sangerfield Town Court at a later date.
