Two Men arrested for heroin, suboxone, and marijuana possession

PRESS RELEASEAlbany, NY – On June 30, 2015 at approximately 8:01 p.m., State Police stopped a vehicle on I-87 for a traffic violation.  Both occupants of the vehicle were interviewed and during the investigation, Troopers seized approximately 10 grams of heroin, one suboxone* film strip, approximately 2 grams of marijuana, and a metal spoon with heroin residue.  The following individuals were arrested:

• Criminal Possession Controlled Substance 3rd Degree – Intent to Sell, Class B Felony
• Criminal Possession Controlled Substance 4th Degree, Class C Felony
• Criminal Possession Controlled Substance 7th Degree, Class A Misdemeanor
• Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia 2nd Degree, Class A Misdemeanor
• Unlawful Possession Marijuana, Violation

The passenger, Jose E. Agosto, 26, Bronx, NY was charged with:

• Criminal Possession Controlled Substance 3rd Degree – Intent to Sell, Class B Felony
• Criminal Possession Controlled Substance 4th Degree, Class C Felony
• Criminal Possession Controlled Substance 7th Degree, Class A Misdemeanor
• Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia 2nd Degree, Class A Misdemeanor
• Unlawful Possession Marijuana, Violation

Both subjects were arraigned at the City of Albany Court.  Faber was remanded to the Albany County Jail in lieu of $20,000 cash bail or bond.  Agosto was remanded to the Albany County Jail with no bail.

*Suboxone is used to treat opiate addiction, Schedule III Controlled Substance