Drugs, BMW, Stolen Gun, Ammunition Seized In Area Raid, Police Say

A nearly 10-month investigation into the alleged distribution of cocaine resulted in the arrest of a 43-year-old man, according to New York State Police.

Man charged after 10-month investigation by NYSP results in recovery of cocaine, crack cocaine and other illicit substances
Photo Credit: *New York State Police*

Valerie Musson

05/06/2019 10:08 a.m.

Johnny Jones, 43, of New Paltz was arrested after a search warrant was carried out at his residence on Friday, May 3, New York State Police say.

The search resulted in the discovery and seizure of the following, according to police:

Approximately 850 grams of cocaine and crack cocaine
A .40 caliber handgun police say was stolen
Numerous rounds of ammunition
Scales
Drug packaging
A quantity of marijuana
Approximately $10,000 cash

Police say they also seized a 2006 BMW in regards to the investigation.

Jones was identified to be an individual responsible for the distribution of kilograms of both powder and crack cocaine, police say.

Jones was arrested and faces the following charges:

First-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a Class A felony
Second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, a Class C felony
Third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a Class B felony
Fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property, a Class E felony
Obstructing governmental administration, a Class A misdemeanor
Second-degree criminal use of drug paraphernalia, a Class A misdemeanor
Unlawful possession of marijuana, a violation

Jones was processed and arraigned in the Town of New Paltz. He was remanded to Ulster County Jail on $100,000 cash bail or $250,000 bond.

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