Cortland Mayor Commends Work of Cortland County Drug Task Force As Over $1.3 Million In Drugs Seized Over A Twelve Day Period

At last night’s Common Council meeting City of Cortland Mayor Scott Steve before getting to the agenda item spoke on all the major drug busts in the past 12 days. He commended the great efforts of the Cortland County Drug Task Force. The task force consists of members of all local law enforcement departments in Cortland County, including the Cortland County Sheriff’s Office, and City of Cortland Police Department.

Mayor Steve noted 6 major busts. Saying a total of 628 bags of fentanyl, which is over 3,140 fatal doses, 1430 grams of cocaine, over 25,413 grams of meth, all of which has a street value of over $1.3 million dollars. And a total of 14 arrests were made.

Steve also noted the narcotics seized were either in Cortland County or slated for delivery in Cortland.

On Monday, March 21st, members of the Cortland County Drug Task Force, along with members of the New York State Police Community Stabilization Unit were conducting a traffic stop after a week-long investigation. During the traffic stop, 6 individuals were arrested. Police seized a total of 297 bags of fentanyl, 3 grams of cocaine and one gram of meth. 6 felony charges and 6 misdemeanor charges were filed against those arrested. The seized narcotics have a street value of over $1,500.

On Thursday, April 3, 2025 members of the Cortland County Drug Task Force were conducting a several week long investigation, which culminated in a traffic stop in the City of Cortland. The traffic stop led to a short vehicle pursuit and a short foot pursuit, ending with the suspect being arrested without further incident. Approximately 7 ounces of meth, 31.5 grams of cocaine, 181 bags of fentanyl and US Currency were recovered as evidence. 3 felony charges, 7 misdemeanor charges and several Vehicle and Traffic charges were filed against the suspect. The seized narcotics have a street value of over $1,500.

On Tuesday, April 8, 2025 members of the Cortland County Drug Task Force were conducting an investigation, along with the Ithaca Police Department and Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office. This investigation resulted in a traffic stop, where two individuals were taken into custody. 150 bags of fentanyl, approximately 1 ounce of cocaine and approximately 100 Xanax pills were recovered as evidence. Felony charges were filed against the arrested individuals. The seized narcotics have a street value of over $4,500.

On Wednesday, April 9, 2025 members of the Cortland County Drug Task Force were conducting a months-long investigation, along with the New York State Attorney General’s Office. A search warrant was conducted in Onondaga County, which resulted in 448 grams of methamphetamine, 113 grams of cocaine, a loaded 9mm Glock and an AR-15 were taken as evidence. The seized narcotics have a street value of approximately $33,700.

On Wednesday, April 9, 2025 members of the Cortland County Drug Task Force were conducting an investigation with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). The investigation culminated in a traffic stop and subsequent search warrant, where over 55 pounds of methamphetamine and one kilogram of cocaine were seized as evidence. The seized narcotics have a street value of approximately $1.3 million.

On Friday, April 11, 2025 members of the Cortland County Drug Task Force were conducting an investigation with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). The investigation culminated in multiple search warrants being conducted, and approximately 2 ounces of cocaine being seized as evidence.