The driver of the vehicle was found to allegedly be in possession of approximately 1.2 grams of cocaine. Further investigation developed information which led to the search of two residences in the city of Oswego.
A second person has been charged in connection with a drug bust late last month. On April 1, Oswego City Police arrested Tina L. Lucas, 38, of 143 Weller Road, Fulton.
The driver was stopped at West Fifth and Albany streets for aallegedly utilizing a cellular telephone while operating the vehicle. Further investigation reportedly discovered marijuana inside the vehicle; with more at his residence.
A West Third Street resident was arrested after a traffic stop Wednesday. He was charged with possession of marijuana and DWAI-Drugs. Police also seized nearly $4,000 in cash, as well as other property including a 50-inch plasma screen television, at his residence; all alleged to be the proceeds of illegal drug sales.
On Dec. 3, at about 2:08 p.m., as a result of a “sting operation” conducted by the Oswego City Police Department, three suspects were arrested on felony drug charges.
UPDATE: On June 25, the Oswego City Police Department, working on information obtained in the case, executed an additional search warrant at an undisclosed location in the city of Oswego and recovered $59,000 in suspected drug money.
As a result of a search warrant executed at a Middle Road residence, police seized 29.2 grams of crack cocaine (with an approximate street value of $2,900) and approximately $1,716 in cash. The resident is facing two felony charges.
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