New York State Police say that they responded to a report of a stolen vehicle early Sunday morning. Upon investigation, and a reported brief foot pursuit, police say they have arrested a 34-year-old suspect. State Police say the suspect was also in of possession of narcotics at the time.

The man from New York state is being charged with 3rd degree criminal possession of stolen property, and 2nd degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, according to New York State Police. The suspect is also facing one misdemeanor, says officials.

New York State Man Charged With Stealing Vehicle And Possessing Methamphetamine

New York State Police said in a press release that on January 26, troopers arrested a 34-year-old man from Cuba, New York, and charged him with two felonies and one misdemeanor.

Troopers say that on January 25, at 5:26 AM, they responded to an area on State Route 417 in Little Genesee for a stolen vehicle report. Officials say that an investigation determined that a 2005 Ford Excursion with the keys in the vehicle was stolen from a residence and was taken north on State Route 417.

Troopers report that they investigated the incident utilizing numerous surveillance tactics and interviews and located the stolen vehicle on State Route 417 in the town of Allentown, behind an abandoned school.

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The suspect was with the vehicle and allegedly ran when troopers identified themselves. The suspect was soon taken into custody and found to be in possession of methamphetamine, says State Police. The man was then transported for processing, and taken to county jail for centralized arraignment.

16 Of New York State's Most Wanted Criminals- January 2025

Below are individuals wanted by the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision's (DOCCS) Office of Special Investigations who have been designated as its Most Wanted Fugitives. They should be considered armed and dangerous. This list is current as of 1/01/2025:

NEVER attempt to apprehend a fugitive yourself. If you have information on the location of any of these fugitives, you can contact OSI 24 hours a day / 7 days a week to report it. All leads and tips are treated as confidential information.

If an immediate response is necessary, such as you see the wanted person at a location, please call “911” and report it to the police.

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