Schenectady Man Charged After Police Seize 109 Drug Packages in Albany!
A Schenectady man was arrested on drug possession charges during a narcotics investigation conducted by the Albany County Sheriff’s Community Oriented Policing Effort. The suspect, identified as 47-year-old Tavio Fredericks, now faces multiple legal charges.
The arrest occurred on Tuesday around 11:29 a.m. near Central Avenue and Lexington Avenue in Albany. Authorities were conducting a narcotics trafficking investigation when Fredericks was reportedly found with a significant amount of drugs in his possession. According to the police, Fredericks had 109 individual packages containing cocaine and fentanyl.
According to the source, Further investigation revealed that Fredericks was in possession of 43 grams of cocaine and 5 grams of fentanyl. Police stated that the drugs were intended for sale or distribution, highlighting the severity of the charges against him.
As a result of the investigation, Fredericks was charged with two counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the third degree, both classified as class B felonies. Additionally, he faces one count of Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia in the second degree, which is classified as a class A misdemeanour.
Following his arrest, Fredericks was arraigned in the City of Albany Criminal Court. He was subsequently remanded to the Albany County Correctional Facility, where he awaits further legal proceedings.
This case is part of an ongoing effort by local law enforcement to address drug trafficking and reduce the availability of dangerous substances like cocaine and fentanyl in the community.
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