Xanax, Marijuana, Seized

In Dawn Raid on Elm Street

ONEONTA – Police are reporting that a raid in an Elm Street home at 6:45 this morning led to three arrests for possessing $1,500 worth of Xanax, $4,000 worth of marijuana and $100 in counterfeit bills.

Glen Carey, 21, Malverne, Gregory Garcia, 21, Franklin Square, and Nicholas P. Monaco, 21, Nyack, were charged with the class D felony of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 5th degree for possessing the Xanax pills at their 9-11 Elm Street residence in the City of Oneonta.  Using a search warrant, police also allege they uncovered a quantity of marijuana, $4,000 cash  and two counterfeit $50 bills. 

In addition, Carey was charged with the class D felony of Criminal Possession of Marijuana in the 2^nd degree for possessing over 16 ounces of marijuana and the class C felony of Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument in the 1^st degree for possessing two counterfeit bills.

Garcia and Monaco were also charged with the class A misdemeanor of Criminal Possession of Marijuana in the 4^th degree for possessing a quantity of marijuana that was more than 2 ounces but less than 16 ounces.

Oneonta Police executed the search in conjunction with state Bureau of Criminal Investigation, SUNY Oneonta University Police, and the Delaware County Sheriff’s Department K9, Ozzie.

All three subjects were held pending arraignment in the City of Oneonta Court.  If convicted, Carey faces 22 years incarceration, and Garcia and Monaco face eight years incarceration.