Utica, NY – Police in Utica executed a narcotics search warrant Monday that led to the arrest of a city resident and the discovery of drugs, cash, and packaging materials.
According to the City of Utica Police Department, investigators with the Special Investigations Unit—assisted by the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit—searched a residence at 1137 Brinckerhoff Avenue on Monday, November 4, 2025. The warrant followed several citizen complaints about possible drug distribution in the area.
During the search, police allegedly found a felony quantity of cocaine, along with U.S. currency and packaging materials consistent with narcotics sales. Authorities identified the suspect as Justin Robinson, 39, of Utica, who was arrested at the scene.
Robinson was charged with:
- Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree (Intent to Sell)
- Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree (Weight)
- Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree
- Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia in the Second Degree
Officials said the investigation remains ongoing, and additional charges may be pending.
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