Three-Time Felon Nabbed On Multiple Gun, Weapons Charges In Area, Police Say

A three-time convicted felon from the area was nabbed on numerous gun and drug charges following a warrant search.

Some of the items seized during the search.
Photo Credit: *New York State Police*

03/02/2022 12:00 p.m.

Sullivan County resident Malcolm Ford, age 57, of Liberty, was busted on Monday, Feb. 28, after the New York State Police Troop F Violent Gang and Narcotics Enforcement Team executed a search warrant at his home, said Trooper Steven Nevel.

During the search the following narcotics and weapons were seized including:

Approximately 110 grams of crack cocaine
92 grams of cocaine
379 grams of fentanyl
492 grams of liquid PCP
426 grams of crystal methamphetamine
12 grams of suboxone strips.
INT .45 caliber revolve
JMZ (Jiminez) semi-auto 9mm
Loaded Beretta semi-auto .25 caliber which was reported stolen.

Also seized were a bulletproof vest, digital scale, and over $6,000 in cash.

Ford was arrested and charged with the following:

Two counts of criminal possession of a weapon
Criminal possession of a controlled substance first-degree
Criminal possession of a controlled substance second-degree
Nine counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance third-degree
Five counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance third-degree
Three counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance seventh-degree
Possession of drug paraphernalia
Criminal possession of stolen property

Ford was remanded to the custody of the Sullivan County Jail without bail.

Also assisting during the search included the Bureau of Criminal Investigation, the Village of Liberty Police Department, and the Sullivan County District Attorney’s Office.

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