Monticello man charged with possessing narcotic and hallucinogenic drugs
Troop F Commander
PRESS RELEASE
On June 11th, 2018, New York State Police at Liberty charged William Cartayas, Jr., 37 of Monticello, NY with three counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th, and one count of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 4th.
Troopers initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle on Forestburgh Rd in the village of Monticello, in which Cartayas was a passenger. Subsequent to an investigation, a probable cause search of the vehicle and both occupants lead to the discovery of Ecstasy, Alprazolam, Temazepam and Suboxone. Cartayas claimed ownership of the narcotics and was placed under arrest.
Caratayas was processed and arraigned before the town of Thompson Court, and was remanded to Sullivan County Jail pending a future court appearance.