Pair Facing Numerous Felony & Misdemeanor Charges After Crash on McGraw Marathon Road

The Cortland County Sheriff’s Office says two Massachusetts residents have been arrested and charged following a vehicle crash on Monday, April 21st. Around 6:30 Monday morning, Marathon Fire and the Marathon Area Volunteer Ambulance Corps (MAVAC) responded to a motor vehicle crash of a pickup truck into a tree on McGraw-Marathon Road in Marathon.

Both occupants of the vehicle, identified as 46 year old Rae Wilder of South Hadley Massachusetts and 54 year old Joseph Furtado Jr. of Greenfield Massachusetts, were transported to Wilson Hospital in Johnson City for treatment of their injuries.

An investigation into the cause of the crash by officers with the Cortland County Sheriff’s Office determined the driver, Raw Wilder, was driving while her ability was impaired by drugs. Furtado, who was a passenger, was found to be in possession of an undisclosed amount of controlled substances.

Both Wilder and Furtado Jr. were arrested on numerous charges that can be found below. They were later arraigned via the Centralized Arraignment Process and were both released on their own recognizance. They are due to appear in Marathon Town Court next month.

Charges on Rae Wilder:
Criminal Possession Controlled Substance in the 3rd, a Felony
Criminal Possession Controlled Substance in the 5th, a Felony
Criminal Possession Controlled Substance in the 7th, a Misdemeanor
Criminal Possession Drug Paraphernalia in the 2nd, a Misdemeanor
Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, a Misdemeanor
Speed Not Prudent, Infraction
Failed to Keep Right, Infraction

Charges on Furtado Jr.:
Criminal Possession Controlled Substance in the 3rd, a Felony
Criminal Possession Controlled Substance in the 5th, a Felony
Criminal Possession Controlled Substance in the 7th, a Misdemeanor
Criminal Possession Drug Paraphernalia in the 2nd, a Misdemeanor