Philmont man arrested for felony drug possession
NEW YORK STATE POLICE
Major Richard L. Mazzone
Troop K Commander
PRESS RELEASE
Claverack, New York – On June 24, 2019, the New York State Police from the Livingston barracks arrested Patrick N. Hampton, age 32, of Philmont, NY, for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 2nd degree, a class A-II felony, three counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd degree with intent to sell, a class B felony, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 4th degree, a class C felony, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 5th degree, a class D felony, and two counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th degree, a class A misdemeanor.
At approximately 1:15 a.m., Troopers conducted a vehicle and traffic stop on a 2019 Toyota Camry for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law on State Route 217 in the town of Claverack. Investigation found Hampton possessed approximately 42.1 grams of MDMA (Ecstasy), 11.5 grams of crack-cocaine, 3.3 grams of cocaine, 3.3 grams of oxycodone, and 21.6 grams of concentrated cannabis.
Hampton was arraigned before the town of Claverack Court, and remanded by the Honorable Judge Brandon to the Columbia County Jail without bail. Hampton is next scheduled to appear before the Court on July 16, 2019, at 6:30 p.m.