BATH, NY — New York State Police arrested two people following a traffic stop that resulted in the seizure of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.
On May 10, 2026, at approximately 2:51 p.m., a state trooper observed a 2003 Suzuki traveling on County Route 11 in the town of Bath with an expired inspection.
A traffic stop was initiated near Interstate 86.
During the investigation, the driver and passenger provided conflicting accounts regarding their destination.
The driver, identified as Richard C. Eygabroat, 47, of Corning, consented to a search of the vehicle.
Troopers located approximately nine grams of suspected methamphetamine, packaging material and digital scales containing residue consistent with methamphetamine.
Eygabroat was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree, a class B felony, criminal use of drug paraphernalia in the second degree, a class A misdemeanor, and operating a motor vehicle without an inspection certificate, a violation.
The passenger, Julie B. Sweeney, 50, of Corning, was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree, a class B felony, and criminal use of drug paraphernalia in the second degree, a class A misdemeanor.
Both were transported to Steuben County Jail for centralized arraignment.
The Bath Police Department assisted with the investigation.
