Man arrested on drug charges in Utica

UTICA, NY — New York State Police arrested a man on drug charges following the execution of a search warrant Wednesday.

The New York State Police Troop D Violent Gang and Narcotics Enforcement Team, with assistance from the Community Stabilization Unit, Special Investigations Unit, and the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office, executed a search warrant at a residence on Cornwall Avenue in Utica on Nov. 12.

The search resulted in the seizure of more than 3 ounces of cocaine, more than 2 ounces of crystal methamphetamine, more than 1 ounce of crack cocaine, over 1/8 ounce of fentanyl, as well as cutting agents, various drug packaging materials, a scale, and cell phones.

Richard Brown, 52, of Utica, was arrested and charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the second degree, a class A-II felony, and criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree, a class B felony.

Brown was transported to the Oneida County Centralized Arraignment to await arraignment.