Six Arrested After Drug Investigation by County Drug Task Force – Crack Cocaine, Meth, Fentanyl, and Powder Cocaine Found
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The Cortland County Drug Task Force, a joint operation by the City of Cortland Police, Homer Police, New York State Police, University Police, and the Cortland County Sheriff’s Office, were conducting a narcotics investigation on Monday, March 31st with assistance from the NYS Police Community Stabilization Unit.
Around 9:30 Monday morning, a traffic stop within the City of Cortland was conducted as a result of the active investigation. It was during this traffic stop the Drug Task Force says officers found 297 bags that contained fentanyl, along with other bags containing crack cocaine, powder cocaine, and meth. The value of the drugs found had a street value of $1,500.
In total, 6 people were arrested and charged. Their identity and charges can be found below. All were transported to the Sheriff’s Office for processing.
The suspects arrested are:
- 42 year old Ibrahim Aden of Syracuse, who was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd, Conspiracy in the 4th, both Felonies, and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th, a Misdemeanor.
- 34 year old Alexander Temple of Cortland, who was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd, Conspiracy in the 4th, both Felonies, and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th, a Misdemeanor.
- 46 year old Harlan Caulkins of Cortland, who was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd, Conspiracy in the 4th, both Felonies, and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th, a Misdemeanor.
- 43 year old Charles Phillips of Cortland, who was charged with 2 Counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th, a Misdemeanor.
- 35 year old Ryan Conroy of Cortland, who was charged with 2 Counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th, a Misdemeanor.
- 46 year old April McCall of Cortland, who was charged with 2 Counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th, a Misdemeanor.
The Drug Task Force says Philips, Conroy and McCall, were all released on appearance tickets. They are due in Cortland City Court later this month. For Aden, Temple, and Caulkins, they were each arraigned via the Centralized Arraignment Process; Aden and Temple were released on their own recognizance. Caulkins was remanded to Cortland County Jail on no bail. Aden Tempe and Caulkins are due in Cortland City Court next week.
