OWEGO, NY — New York State Police arrested a Steuben County man following a traffic stop on March 15, 2026.
Brian W. Raymond, 43, of Bradford was charged with two counts of criminal possession controlled substance in the 3rd degree: intent to sell, class “B” felony.
He was also charged with two counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 3rd degree, class “B” felony.
Additional charges include criminal use of drug paraphernalia in the 2nd degree, a misdemeanor, obstructing governmental administration in the 2nd degree, a misdemeanor, and resisting arrest, a misdemeanor.
Just before midnight on March 15, 2026, troopers observed a Toyota Prius committing vehicle and traffic violations while traveling on the Southern Tier Expressway in the village of Owego and initiated a traffic stop.
During the investigation, troopers discovered Raymond in possession of approximately 101 grams of fentanyl, approximately 51.2 grams of cocaine and a digital scale.
At the time of his arrest, Raymond pulled away from troopers and attempted to flee but was unsuccessful.
Raymond sustained a cut to his forehead during the incident and was transported by Apalachin EMS to Wilson Medical Center.
Following his release from the hospital, Raymond was processed at SP Owego then turned over to the Tioga County Jail for centralized arraignment.
