Back on October 11th, members of the Cortland County Drug Task Force conducted a traffic stop on Peck Street in Marathon. Officers stopped 23-year-old Leandra Roden McCosker formerly of Jennings Creek Rd., Killawog.

 

During the stop McCosker was found with approximately 4 grams of methamphetamine and a small amount of marijuana. Police say that McCosker manufactured the drugs. McCosker was charged with a felony count of possessing of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of marijuana (violation), aggravated unlicensed operation a misdemeanor and vehicle and traffic violations including uninspected motor vehicle, unsafe tire, and no seatbelt. 

McCosker has a history of drug and other arrests in the state of Florida.

Yesterday, McCosker who now lists an address in the Broome County Town of Lisle plead guilty to the felony drug charge as part of a plea deal to resolve the charges against her.

 

In exchange for the plea to the top count, County District Attorney Mark Suben recommended that she be released from jail pending sentencing and also recommended that she be sentenced to no more than two years in prison.

 

McCosker is due for sentencing on March 14th.