Albany man arrested on felony drug possession charges
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)-- On Monday, the Albany County Sheriff's Community Oriented Policing Effort conducted a narcotics investigation near Broad and Schuyler Streets in Albany. Charles McCormick III, 31, faces multiple felony charges stemming from the investigation.
Around 12:32 p.m., police conducted an investigation into drug sales in the City of Albany. McCormick III was allegedly found to have approximately five grams of cocaine, three grams of fentanyl and around 2 grams of fake oxycodone pills, pressed with fentanyl. Police say they also found glassine envelopes, commonly used for packaging and the sale of drugs.
Charges:
- Criminal Possession of a controlled substance in the third degree, a class B felony
- Criminal Possession of a controlled substance in the fourth degree, a class C felony
- Tampering with Physical Evidence, a class E felony
- Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia in the second degree, a class A misdemeanor
- Obstructing Governmental Administration in the second degree, a class A misdemeanor.
After his arrest, he was transported to the Albany County Correctional Facility awaiting arraignment. According to the Sheriff's Office, McCormick III was scheduled for arraignment on Tuesday.
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